MV-22 Tiltrotor Aircraft Maintenance Program Manager at AAR Corp.

Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Aircraft Maintenance, Support Equipment Maintenance, Supply Chain Management, Program Management, Team Management, Military Aviation Maintenance, Maintenance Control, Quality Control, Contract Administration, Logs and Records, Customer Coordination, Technical Manual Interpretation, Hiring, Training, Performance Appraisal

Industry

Airlines and Aviation

Description

*PENDING CONTRACT AWARD* Oversees the MV-22 Tiltrotor Aircraft Maintenance Program and acts as the primary point of contact to the customer for all AAR Support provided to maintenance support to VMMT-204. The Program Manager provides all management and administrative functions necessary for the safe, efficient, effective operation of the MV-22 Tiltrotor Aircraft Maintenance Program. What you will be responsible for: Manage a team of personnel engaged in supporting critical military missions as part of the MV-22 Tiltrotor Aircraft Maintenance Program. This role has four principle tasks: Aircraft maintenance: The ideal candidate should have some technical knowledge of aircraft maintenance so that they can speak knowledgeably with the operators and maintainers about the aircraft systems and functions. The more knowledge the candidate possesses about MV-22 aircraft and Bell/Boeing technical manuals, the more productive they will be. Support Equipment maintenance: Additionally, the site will be performing Support Equipment maintenance and calibration required to support the aircraft. The Program manager must ensure that all Support equipment is properly maintained and recalled for PM calibration in a timely fashion. Supply Chain Management: The candidate will manage the coordination with local squadron personnel to ensure parts and materials are ordered and available to support assigned aircraft. The program manager will ensure that components are received and processed in accordance with government procedures. All other duties as assigned. What you will need to be successful in this role: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Minimum 15 years military aviation maintenance experience. The desired candidate will have significant experience managing organizational level maintenance activities attached to a US Navy or US Marine Corps Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) or operational tactical aircraft squadron as a senior leader. The ideal candidate will have this experience in a USN or USMC CV/MV-22 squadron. Minimum 5 years military aviation maintenance control or quality control experience. Capable of notifying and coordinating daily with the COR for any disparities It is desired the PM has experience developing and maintaining contractor availability and non-availability schedules and providing them to the COR to identify any gaps in qualifications during shifts. Ability to travel as required to the corporate offices in Wood Dale, Illinois and as directed by the customer. Year One Critical Success Factors: Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Program Manager will lead a team of up to 70 personnel providing support. Three specific areas involve aircraft maintenance, warehouse/supply chain management, support equipment maintenance, administrative support personnel (e.g. Logs and Records). Coordinate with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for all matters pertaining to successful execution of the contract. Recommend changes to team structure to make more effective use of assigned personnel. The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary: Competitive salary and bonus package Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. 401(k) retirement plan with company match Generous paid time off program Professional development and career advancement opportunities Physical Demands/Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility. The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment. AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources. #LI-VR1 #LI-ONSITE

Responsibilities

The Program Manager oversees the MV-22 Tiltrotor Aircraft Maintenance Program, serving as the primary customer contact, and manages all administrative functions for safe and efficient operations. This role involves leading a team of up to 70 personnel across aircraft maintenance, support equipment maintenance, supply chain management, and administrative support.