Project Lead II

About the role

Join the flight operations and training team at JT4, where you will collaborate with a diverse group of JT4 employees, Government Civilians, and Active-Duty Air Force service members at the Test Pilot School. In this Project Lead II role, you will be pivotal in managing, developing, and executing comprehensive aircrew training and standardization/evaluation (Stan/Eval) programs. This position requires a strategic and detail-oriented leader to ensure crew readiness, regulatory compliance, and mission alignment amidst evolving training requirements and test environments.

Responsibilities

• Training Program Management: Direct and oversee the lifecycle of ground and flight training requirements. Manage training folders through the formal signature process, secure formal training tracks, coordinate higher headquarters (HHQ) waivers, and facilitate seamless onboarding and qualification processing for new students and staff.
• Standardization & Evaluation (Stan/Eval) Policy: Develop and implement standardized flight operations policies and procedures for aircrew and test control personnel. Ensure strict alignment and compliance with Air Force guidance on flight manual developments and squadron standards.
• Qualifications & Readiness Review: Meticulously review training and Stan/Eval records to recommend acceptance of prior qualifications. Design customized basic and mission qualification training plans to ensure crew members are fully prepared for operational missions.
• High-Level Stakeholder Coordination: Serve as a key liaison to secure approvals for non-standard test requirements from Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) representatives and higher headquarters, directly enabling the successful execution of unique mission profiles.

Required Skills

• Program & Training Leadership: Proven experience managing structured training programs, personnel onboarding, or professional qualification pipelines within high-consequence operational environments.
• Adaptability: High level of organizational skill with the ability to manage detailed administrative workflows, execute custom readiness plans, and adapt to evolving program requirements.
• Communication Proficiency: Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse team members.

Requirements

• Must have a bachelor’s or higher degree, or any combination of formal education, training and experience equivalent to eight years involvement in technically demanding program or project assignments.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and skills in resource organization and allocation, planning and budgeting, continuous quality and process improvement, configuration management, setting and measurement of program goals.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must possess a valid, state-issued driver’s license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is $105,000 to $115,000 annually.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (Active on Day 1)
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts/FSA's
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match (JT4 will match 50%, up to an 8% contribution; 100% Immediate Vesting)
• Tuition Reimbursement