Mechanical Maintenance Lead

FWG Solutions is a rapidly growing systems integrator and premier small business provider of technology services to government and commercial clients. We are a trusted provider of cybersecurity, logistics, advanced engineering and operational support services to the United States Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community and Federal Civilian agencies.

We are a quality driven organization that leverages its ISO 20000-1:2011, ISO 27001:2013 and CMMI Level 3 quality standards, certifications and service delivery expertise to support all of our clients.

The Mechanical Maintenance Lead is responsible for overseeing, coordinating, and executing mechanical maintenance, repair, and modification activities on complex systems associated with air

‑ cushion vehicles, aircraft, or naval mechanical platforms. This role provides hands

‑ on technical leadership while ensuring maintenance work meets safety, quality, documentation, and operational readiness standards.

• Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive quality control programs supporting maintenance, repair, and modification activities
• Lead the daily execution of mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities for air

‑ cushion vehicles, aircraft systems, or shipboard mechanical equipment.

Supervise maintenance technicians and mechanics, ensuring technical accuracy, adherence to procedures, and safe work practices.

Assign and monitor tasks, provide technical direction, and ensure maintenance actions are performed correctly and efficiently.

Conduct and oversee corrective and preventative maintenance, component replacements, system inspections, alignments, and operational tests.

Diagnose complex mechanical issues and guide the team through resolution using established technical methods and best practices.

Validate work completion through functional checks, inspections, and documentation.

Implement and enforce mechanical maintenance quality control measures.

Ensure maintenance activities comply with applicable workmanship and technical standards, including J

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610, IPC

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620, NAVSEA Welding Certification practices, Non

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Destructive Testing (NDT) procedures

Identify maintenance discrepancies, perform root

‑ cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to sustain high-quality maintenance outcomes.

Utilize the Navy 3

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M Preventative Maintenance Program to plan, document, and validate maintenance requirements.

Ensure accurate and complete maintenance recordkeeping, including logs, system documentation, and maintenance index system entries.

Ensure that preventative maintenance schedules are followed, documented, and updated in accordance with procedural requirements.

Train personnel on proper use of 3

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Enforce strict adherence to safety practices, hazard controls, and maintenance worksite protocols.

Identify risks involving equipment, tooling, maintenance processes, or personnel, and implement risk mitigation strategies.

Conduct worksite inspections to ensure compliance with safety policies and mechanical system maintenance standards.

Mentor and train junior technicians in mechanical maintenance procedures, quality requirements, and proper documentation practices.

Support qualification tracking, skills development, and certification maintenance for assigned personnel.

Foster a culture of technical excellence, safety, and pride in workmanship.

Other duties as related to the business functions of FWG Solutions, as assigned

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: High School Degree Required
• Licenses & Certifications: Active Secret Security Clearance
• Experience: Five (5) or more years performing maintenance, repair, or modification of air
• ‑ cushion vehicles, aircraft, or U.S. Navy shipboard mechanical systems.
• Five (5) years of concurrent experience supervising mechanical maintenance and repair of air
• ‑ cushion vehicles or aircraft.
• Strong technical background in mechanical systems, component
• ‑ level maintenance, and operational restoration.
• Proven experience implementing and enforcing quality control measures within a mechanical maintenance environment.
• Essential familiarity with: J
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• 001, IPC
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• 610, IPC
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• 620, NAVSEA Welding Certification standards and Non
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• Destructive Testing methods
• Demonstrated ability to apply these standards to mechanical maintenance activities to improve processes and ensure quality
• Extensive experience using the Navy 3
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• M Preventative Maintenance Program, including: Proper documentation and record keeping, Maintenance scheduling, Verification and reporting
• Ability to train others in 3
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• Skills & Abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience directing maintenance teams in operational environments.
• Excellent communication, organization, time management, and decision
• ‑ making skills.
• Ability to maintain documentation, interpret technical data, and ensure accuracy in maintenance records.
• High level problem-solving and communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Project management principles and practices
• Ability to work with various levels of personnel including senior leadership
• Use of Microsoft Office software applications to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Other:

This position includes physical activity, personnel must be able to work in environments with the following conditions: repetitive motion, ventilated spaces, heavy lifting, traversing ladders and inclines/declines, climbing/crawling/navigating small and confined spaces, working in kneeling positions, frequent standing, working in hot workspaces due to natural or manmade environments

This opportunity offers career development and growth, competitive compensation, and a robust benefits package with generous PTO w/ rollover, 11 paid holidays, company paid events and training, and 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

FWG Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

In addition, FWG Solutions takes affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce.

FWG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email howard.robinson@fwgsolutions.com or call: 202-998-7791. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.