MV-22 Tiltrotor Aircraft Maintenance Program Manager Position Available In Onslow, North Carolina

MV-22 Tiltrotor Aircraft Maintenance Program Manager (17380)

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AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services. AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.
MV-22 Tiltrotor Aircraft Maintenance Program Manager – 17380
Description
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PENDING CONTRACT AWARD

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Oversees the MV-22 Tiltrotor Aircraft Maintenance Program and acts as the primary point of contact to the customer for all AAR Support provided to maintenance support to

VMMT-204.

The Program Manager provides all management and administrative functions necessary for the safe, efficient, effective operation of the MV-22 Tiltrotor Aircraft Maintenance Program.
What you will be responsible for: Manage a team of personnel engaged in supporting critical military missions as part of the MV-22 Tiltrotor Aircraft Maintenance Program. This role has four principle tasks:
Aircraft maintenance: The ideal candidate should have some technical knowledge of aircraft maintenance so that they can speak knowledgeably with the operators and maintainers about the aircraft systems and functions. The more knowledge the candidate possesses about MV-22 aircraft and Bell/Boeing technical manuals, the more productive they will be.
Support Equipment maintenance: Additionally, the site will be performing Support Equipment maintenance and calibration required to support the aircraft. The Program manager must ensure that all Support equipment is properly maintained and recalled for PM calibration in a timely fashion.

Supply Chain Management:

The candidate will manage the coordination with local squadron personnel to ensure parts and materials are ordered and available to support assigned aircraft. The program manager will ensure that components are received and processed in accordance with government procedures.
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
What you will need to be successful in this role: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Minimum 15 years military aviation maintenance experience. The desired candidate will have significant experience managing organizational level maintenance activities attached to a US Navy or US Marine Corps Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) or operational tactical aircraft squadron as a senior leader. The ideal candidate will have this experience in a USN or

USMC CV/MV-22

squadron.
Minimum 5 years military aviation maintenance control or quality control experience.
Capable of notifying and coordinating daily with the COR for any disparities
It is desired the PM has experience developing and maintaining contractor availability and non-availability schedules and providing them to the COR to identify any gaps in qualifications during shifts.
Ability to travel as required to the corporate offices in Wood Dale, Illinois and as directed by the customer.

Year One Critical Success Factors:

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Program Manager will lead a team of up to 70 personnel providing support. Three specific areas involve aircraft maintenance, warehouse/supply chain management, support equipment maintenance, administrative support personnel (e.g. Logs and Records).
Coordinate with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for all matters pertaining to successful execution of the contract.
Recommend changes to team structure to make more effective use of assigned personnel.
The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary: Competitive salary and bonus package
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Generous paid time off program
Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.
Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.
AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.
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Job:

Defense

Primary Location:

United States-North Carolina-Jacksonville

Schedule:

Full-time

Overtime Status:

Exempt
AAR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.