Branch Manager / 110524 Columbus in Columbus , Mississippi This position is for a Branch Manager with a company located in Columbus, MS. Duties and Responsibilities Include: Responsible for the successful management of all maintenance activities in the Maintenance Branch IAW the Performance Work Statement; Ensures all maintenance activities are accomplished in accordance with the Performance Work Statement, Air Force Instructions, Technical Orders, and company policies; Reports to the Deputy Director of Maintenance; Ensures safety, operational excellence and the optimization of fleet readiness; Manages, directs, and supervises Branch activities to achieve high performance and success; Ensures personnel have obtained the necessary training and instructions to perform assigned duties; Interfaces with internal and external customers, and higher headquarters; Ensures that the contract is executed in a safe and efficient manner acceptable to the Government; Provides guidance for workforce management on matters pertaining to employee hiring, termination, transfer, evaluation, training and disciplinary actions; Attends applicable meetings as required; Directs, plans, coordinates, controls, and evaluates operations and personnel; Supports company business development efforts as needed; Must deal with the customer and company employees in a courteous, professional and effective manner; Represent the company in an appropriate professional manner in terms of attire, business courtesies, ethics, and customer culture. Requirements and Qualifications Include: Bachelor's/Associate's Degree in an associated discipline is desired. High School required; Thorough understanding of USAF aircraft maintenance processes required; Minimum 10 years of related experience in an aircraft and maintenance support environment, including 6 years in a managerial capacity; Must fully understand quality control procedures; Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills are required; Must have a working knowledge of computers (input/extract data) and basic computer software programs such as Word, Outlook, Power Point, and Excel; Must speak, read, write, and understand English; Able to obtain and maintain any security clearance and/or base access as required by the contract; Current valid U.S. Driver's License; Environment ranges from office-like to hangar and flight line; Extensive sitting to climbing, standing, stooping, bending, pushing, kneeling, stretching, and walking demands. An Equal Opportunity Employer