Program Manager - Flight School Next (FSN)

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the client and internal stakeholders.
• Drive program execution to meet cost, schedule, and technical requirements.
• Develop and manage program budgets, forecasts, and resource plans.
• Define long-term program goals and implement strategies to achieve them.
• Establish and enforce program procedures, standards, and best practices.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Provide regular program status updates and executive-level briefings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Aviation Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Proven experience managing complex aviation or training programs.
• Strong background in cost, schedule, and technical performance management.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in high-pressure environments.

Preferred Background

• Background with military or government aviation training programs.
• Familiarity with Flight School Next (FSN) or similar pilot training initiatives.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication and customer service; able to coordinate across multiple teams and disciplines.
• Detail oriented with high accuracy in data entry and documentation.
• Strong organizational, time management and follow up skills.
• Able to prioritize competing demands.
• Problem-solving mindset; budgetary management.
• Professional judgement, discretion, and results oriented.

Clearance Requirement

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance as required by the contract (Public Trust or Secret level, as applicable).