Transient (T-Line) Production Superintendent at Amentum in Lamu, Kenya

    Amentum logo

    Transient (T-Line) Production Superintendent

    AmentumLamu, Kenya

    Posted

    4 days ago

    Apply by

    2 Sept

    Full Time
    On Site
    Senior
    Engineering & Technical Services
    Engineering & Technology

    Build your CV in minutes! Tailored for the Kenyan job market.

    Build My CV

    Job Description

    This position oversees the T-Line annex operations, ensuring aviation safety compliance and managing a 10-person shop. The role involves developing aircraft parking plans, coordinating with multiple military entities, and fulfilling AGE requests. The superintendent also facilitates training and acts as the primary point of contact for contract requirements.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Providing training for all contractor employees performing tasks assigned in the T-Line annex and documenting this training appropriately.
    • Overseeing aviation safety compliance and ensuring tasks are conducted per established safety, regulatory, and operational standards.
    • Acting as the single source of information for the T-Line annex and Base Operating Support Contractor (BOSC) contract requirements.
    • Developing, coordinating, and implementing parking plans for a diverse range and volume of aircraft on two ramps, working with multiple entities including the Navy, United States Air Force (USAF), Coalition forces, and AMC (Air Mobility Command) contract flights.
    • Managing and overseeing a 10-person T-Line shop, including the facilitation of on-the-job training (OJT) and annual training for assigned personnel.
    • Coordinating with the AMC annual maintenance contract to fulfill non-organic Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) requests.
    • Working closely with Fuels and Air Traffic Control Officer (ATOC) units to support and schedule aircraft refueling and cargo requirements.
    • Notifying Air Operations, AMC, ATOC, and T-Line management of any aircraft maintenance delays or operational issues to minimize disruptions.
    • Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and level of the position.

    Required Qualifications

    • Six (6) years of production experience in aviation maintenance or operations, as defined within Air Force Instruction (AFI) 21-101_Air Mobility Command Supplement (AMCSUP) 1, Chapters 3 & 4, or equivalent Department of Defense (DoD)/civilian experience.
    • Experience with large-body aircraft is highly preferred.
    • High school diploma or equivalent.
    • Current and valid driver's license (U.S. or International).
    • Proven capability in developing and coordinating aircraft parking plans for diverse aircraft and working collaboratively with multiple agencies.
    • Experience in managing a shop of up to 10 personnel, including providing OJT and annual training.
    • Familiarity with coordinating and fulfilling non-organic AGE requests through the AMC annual maintenance contract.
    • Ability to work closely with Fuels and ATOC to ensure aircraft refueling and cargo requests are supported.
    • Must be able to generate direct communication and coordination with Air Ops, AMC, ATOC, and T-Line to resolve maintenance delays or operational issues.
    • Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally. Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
    • Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
    • Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance throughout the duration of deployment.
    • Employees must read, speak, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract requirements and comply with installation emergency procedures.
    • Bachelor's degree or equivalent training in aviation management, logistics, or a related technical field.
    • Prior experience in OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) operations or austere environments with a multi-national workforce.
    • Familiarity with Air Mobility Command processes and procedures.
    • Knowledge of military and civilian aviation safety standards.
    • Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Engineering & Technology

    Minimum Experience

    6 years

    Education Level

    Bachelor’s Degree

    Area of Study

    Engineering

    Field of Study

    Aviation Management

    Languages

    English

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Visit the application link provided on this page to submit your application.

    Master the T-Line Coordination Puzzle

    This role sits at the nerve center of transient aircraft operations, where parking plans, fuel requests, and maintenance schedules collide. Hiring managers will probe how you've juggled multiple stakeholders and kept operations flowing under pressure.

    1. Show your parking plan playbook: Be ready to walk through a specific example where you coordinated parking for diverse aircraft types. Explain how you balanced ramp space, turnaround times, and competing priorities. Quantify the volume and variety you handled.

    2. Prove your training track record: Highlight how you've delivered OJT and annual training to a team of up to 10. Mention any documentation systems you used to track training compliance. Show you can build a training schedule that doesn't disrupt operations.

    3. Speak the military language: Familiarize yourself with AFI 21-101, AMCSUP 1, and AMC processes. Use the acronyms correctly in your CV and interview. Demonstrating fluency in this vocabulary signals you'll hit the ground running.

    4. Emphasize safety compliance: Prepare examples of how you've enforced safety standards in a high-pressure environment. Discuss any incident reports you've managed or safety audits you've passed. Show you can balance speed with safety.

    5. Highlight cross-agency collaboration: This job demands working with Navy, USAF, Coalition forces, and contract flights. Share stories of coordinating with external agencies to solve problems. Emphasize your communication and negotiation skills.

    6. Address the austere environment factor: If you have OCONUS or remote site experience, feature it prominently. Talk about how you've adapted to limited resources and diverse workforces. If not, explain how your background prepares you for such conditions.

    7. Prepare for scenario questions: Expect questions like "How would you handle a sudden ramp congestion?" or "A maintenance delay is about to ripple—what do you do?" Practice structured responses that show your decision-making and escalation process.

    8. Polish your leadership story: As a superintendent, you'll manage a 10-person shop. Have concrete examples of how you've motivated teams, resolved conflicts, and developed your people. Show you can lead by example and foster a safety-first culture.

    CareerSasa Safety Alert: Never pay employers or agencies for interviews, training, or job placement. Does a job request payment? Report it immediately using the "Flag" button. While CareerSasa vets job postings thoroughly, always verify opportunities independently.
    Share this job:

    Boost Your Application Success

    1. 1

      Expert CV help that gets you noticed. Build Your CV

    2. 2

      A personalized cover letter for this role. Write Cover Letter

    3. 3

      Attract recruiters with a stronger profile. Boost LinkedIn

    Tags

    aviation
    safety compliance
    aircraft parking
    AGE
    OJT