Aircraft Program Director

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security, and sustainability.

About the role

This position will report directly to the Vice President of Operations and will be responsible for all contractual and financial requirements while ensuring compliance and strategic objectives. The role requires exceptional program management skills to create change, implement best practices, and provide excellent customer service within the Sustainment and Analytics Business Unit.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement program strategies, objectives, and plans to ensure successful delivery of services to the customer.
• Identify issues and adapt program plans according to the customer’s feedback on the program’s cost, performance, quality, schedule, and risk.
• Develop and manage the program budget, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to meet program objectives.
• Address contractual and technical programmatic issues and work with functional units to prepare modifications and negotiate changes with the customer.
• Track performance metrics, develop report formats, and prepare reports that demonstrate contract performance for submission to management and the customer.
• Facilitate regular meetings and updates with stakeholders to monitor progress and address any issues.
• Monitor expenditures and financial performance, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Ensure that the program complies with all applicable regulations, standards, and contractual obligations.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize their impact on program performance.
• Ensure success in meeting key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all program-related inquiries and communications.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and innovations within the program to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead initiatives aimed at optimizing program performance and customer satisfaction.
• Analyze comprehensive maintenance evaluation results and make significant operational course corrections based on that data to ensure high-quality maintenance is consistently provided.
• Provide in-depth knowledge to evaluate and use continuous process improvement and program effective maintenance operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an associated discipline. Two years of experience in a related field can be substituted for each year of the four years of college.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• At least twenty years of aircraft maintenance leadership/managerial experience equivalent to an Aircraft Maintenance Program Manager, Group, or Squadron Commander.
• In-depth skills in analytical and evaluative techniques to identify, consider, and resolve issues or problems concerning efficiency and effectiveness of program operations.
• In-depth comprehension of large-scale aircraft maintenance organizations and the functions and operations of other Wing/base activities (e.g., Civil Engineering, Logistics, Operations) and interrelationships between the Maintenance Directorate, AETC/A4, 19 AF/LG, Air Force Materiel Command, and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).
• In-depth understanding of personnel management policies, practices, and procedures, including the ability to adjust work operations to meet emergencies and change program or production requirements within available resources.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with a detail-oriented, flexible, and organized approach to collaborating with multiple levels of stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Pay

Salary Range: $175,000 – $185,000

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.