Engineering Group Manager - Flight

About the role

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity to contribute to the mission of our Flight Branch in the role of Group Manager supporting the Test Operations and Sustainment contract at Arnold Engineering Development Complex at Arnold AFB, TN. The Group Manager will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for maintaining and sustaining the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise DBA maintenance and investment activities from both technical and resourcing perspectives
• Direct the test and sustainment mission requirements for the TOS contract, including long-term planning for facility modernization
• Develop and review project plans, schedules, and resource estimates
• Partner closely with the Capital Improvements Team to successfully execute projects that improve facility capability, capacity, and integration
• Perform technical reviews and approve critical asset documentation, including Hazard Analyses, risk assessments, and work instructions
• Standardize work processes to ensure consistency in Operations and Maintenance, Sustainment, and Asset Health Assurance
• Team Management & Talent Development
• Forecast staffing requirements across engineering, skilled craft, and support teams
• Set clear expectations for performance and hold teams accountable
• Develop a technically agile team by assigning targeted tasks and providing regular ongoing performance feedback
• Provide clear direction and support to area supervisors and craft superintendents
• Safety & Workplace Culture
• Champion a collaborative, innovative, and empowering work environment built on trust and open communication
• Exemplify the company’s core covenant of safety, ensuring strict compliance with all safety protocols, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Requirements

• BS Degree in Engineering or other technical discipline
• A minimum of 10 years’ progressive and relevant experience; In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 15 years’ progressive and relevant experience in dynamic engineering environments
• Must be able to maintain a Department of Defense Secret level security clearance and access to the AEDC local area network
• S. Citizenship is required for employment at AEDC

Qualifications

• Active Department of Defense Security Clearance (minimum Secret Clearance classification)
• Ability to work under schedule pressure and manage the team’s workload
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing priorities and adjustments to test & facility conditions and requirements
• Ability and desire to mentor, develop, and lead diverse talent across disciplines and experience levels
• Prior experience/familiarity in ground test operations and maintenance processes or complex, dynamic industrial operations
• Advanced certifications (PE, PMP, CMRP, etc.)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English with ability to effectively convey complex technical information to a variety of audiences
• Experience leading continual improvement culture

Skills

• Technical leadership and oversight
• Project management and coordination
• Team management and development
• Facility maintenance and modernization
• Technical documentation and approval
• Workforce forecasting and planning
• Operational and maintenance process standardization
• Safety protocol adherence and enforcement

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Pay

$134,000 - $170,000 / year at location Arnold AFB, TN

Schedule

N/A