Manager, Project Management - Site Lead

About the role

The Site Lead for the Sky Raider II program will oversee and manage all personnel and operations at Davis-Monthan AFB. This role serves as the primary point of contact and main program representative on site for all internal and external operational aspects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site leader and main POC for the Sky Raider II program at Davis-Monthan AFB for all internal and external operational aspects.
• Report to the Program Manager on site operations, performance metrics, and strategic initiatives.
• Provide direct oversight and leadership to the Maintenance Manager and all site personnel.
• Lead and direct site operations including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and servicing of OA-1K aircraft and equipment.
• Coordinate site operations, resource allocation, and strategic planning.
• Ensure aircraft airworthiness, safety, and mission readiness across all maintenance operations.
• Schedule maintenance and inspections to maximize efficiencies and aircraft availability for program flight schedule.
• Ensure site personnel meet and maintain assigned training and certification requirements (C3 ISR-M-008 TCM).
• Coordinate OJT training for newly assigned personnel as required.
• Determine corrective actions for deficiencies affecting aircraft airworthiness.
• Ensure compliance with scheduled and unscheduled inspections in accordance with OEM requirements and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness.
• Oversee and review aircraft maintenance records and historical document entries.
• Monitor and review deficiency reports for adverse trends and implement corrective measures.
• Monitor in-progress and follow-up inspections during and upon completion of maintenance actions.
• Ensure compliance with established L3 Harris Corporate policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensure 8210.1D compliance for Ground Operating Procedures (C3ISR OA-1K GOP ISR-M-003).
• Conduct briefings with senior leaders, customers, and end-users on site operations and program status.
• Cook up operational requirements.
• Aid personnel in researching and requisitioning aircraft parts and components, determining their reparability and serviceability.
• Participate actively in and promote the Safety Program across the site.
• Discuss controversial discrepancies with aircrews to ensure adequate troubleshooting information and flight data.
• Recommend procedure changes to improve the maintainability of aircraft and required inspections.
• Ensure strict compliance with all required Communications Security (COMSEC) policies and procedures.
• Operate authorized vehicles, both special purpose and regular.
• Conduct CONUS and OCONUS deployments as required.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Passport for OCONUS travel, as needed.
• Willingness and ability to work dayshift, nightshift, and weekend duty and travel as part of maintenance recovery team as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years prior related experience.
• Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum 5 years demonstrated experience in management and supervision of aircraft maintenance organizations and site-level operations.
• Minimum 5 years demonstrated leadership experience managing experienced professionals and/or lower-level supervisors.
• Must meet all physical requirements associated with deployment OCONUS and CRC.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Active Secret security clearance.
• FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) is preferred.
• Work experience on Air Tractor 802 / P&WC PT6 associated engines highly desired.
• Previous experience as a site lead or facility manager for aircraft maintenance operations.
• Experience with military contract operations and customer interface.
• Valid Passport.