Program Manager - Aircraft Maintenance

SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here.

Are you ready to use your leadership and skills in a program management position? This is your opportunity! As a Program Manager I - Aircraft Maintenance, you will support the business objectives at SNC. In this role, you will be managing the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance scope of work as the Control Account Manager (CAM) for a large commercial derivative aircraft modification program at SNC through your skills and expertise. You will be accountable to the Director of Production and Manufacturing and the program leadership team for coordinating and negotiating the successful execution of all required aircraft and aircraft component inspections, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in accordance with the established OEM Maintenance/Inspection requirements in order to maximize aircraft availability. Represents the SAOC Program Management Organization (PMO) and collaborates with the Part 145 Repair Station Director of Maintenance (DoM) or delegate(s) as the prime technical contact for aircraft maintenance planning and scheduling during maintenance visits and/or modifications.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. https://www.sncorp.com/company/business-areas/

Some key responsibilities include:

• You will be the driver in ensuring program issues and problems are identified, tracked, and resolved and the overall success of the program.
• You'll be responsible for conducting routine meetings, interfacing on project/program status, developing proposals, researching/fact-finding, coordinating audits, and negotiating with project/program stakeholders to ensure the aircraft maintenance planning and scheduling initiatives meet cost, budget, and schedule constraints.
• Monitoring the compliance of all applicable Airworthiness Directives and Safety Bulletins.
• Coordinates with the DoM and Chief Inspector to develop and comply with SNC/FAA approved inspection programs as necessary
• Coordinates, plans and manages appropriate aircraft repair & maintenance schedules with stakeholders
• Continually reviews the overall maintenance plan and schedule to assure maximum safety and operating efficiency at a minimum cost.
• Performs regular analysis of unscheduled aircraft maintenance trends and recommend appropriate improvements to ensure overall program performance objectives are achieved.

Must-haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, or technical related discipline        
• Proven leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, holding people accountable, and conducting yearly reviews
• Mastery of the ability to manage complex situations, delegate authority, lead and inspire your team, drive innovative thinking, instill collaboration, drive for success, challenge status quo, and demonstrate the ability to adapt to dynamic situations
• Proven experience and skills in team building, time management, conflict resolution, communication, briefing, presentation, strategic thinking, marketing, and literacy in the program management disciplines.
• Strong analytical background with the evaluation of requests for pr