Aviation Program Manager

JOB SUMMARY

THE AVIATION PROGRAMS MANAGER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EXECUTION, COORDINATION, AND OVERSIGHT OF GOVERNMENT AVIATION OPERATIONS CONTRACTS SUPPORTING FUNCTIONAL CHECK FLIGHT (FCF), ACCEPTANCE FLIGHT, FERRY FLIGHT, AND RELATED FLIGHT OPERATIONS. THIS POSITION SERVES AS GMRE'S PRIMARY OPERATIONAL INTERFACE WITH GOVERNMENT CUSTOMERS, AIRCREW PERSONNEL, MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS, AND SUPPORTING AGENCIES TO ENSURE SAFE, COMPLIANT, AND EFFECTIVE EXECUTION OF FLIGHT OPERATIONS. THE AVIATION PROGRAMS MANAGER PROVIDES LEADERSHIP TO GEOGRAPHICALLY DISPERSED AIRCREW WHILE ENSURING CONTRACTUAL COMPLIANCE, OPERATIONAL READINESS, CUSTOMER SATISFACTION, AND MISSION SUCCESS. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE POSSESSES SIGNIFICANT MILITARY AVIATION OPERATIONAL EXPERIENCE, PREFERABLY WITHIN H-60G/W OR KC-130 AIRCRAFT, AND UNDERSTANDS THE UNIQUE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE, DEPOT OPERATIONS, AND FLIGHT OPERATIONS.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Aviation Operations

• Direct oversight of Functional Check Flight operations supporting Government aircraft maintenance and depot activities.
• Coordinate daily flight operations between Government maintenance personnel, aircrew, airfield management, quality assurance, and program leadership.
• Ensure compliance with applicable DCMA, Air Force, Navy, FAA, and local operating procedures as applicable.
• Provide operational oversight of geographically separated contractor aircrews.

Customer Relations

• Serve as GMRE's primary operational representative to Government leadership.
• Attend production meetings, scheduling meetings, and operational planning sessions.
• Resolve operational issues while maintaining positive customer relationships.

Contract Administration

• Ensure work is performed in accordance with the PWS, contract requirements, and company policies.
• Understand contract requirements sufficiently to identify potential scope changes and coordinate those changes through appropriate company channels.
• Coordinate with Contracts, Finance, HR, and Business Development as required.

Personnel Leadership

• Supervise site leads and flight crews.
• Conduct performance reviews.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and mentoring.
• Promote a strong safety culture.

Flight Operations

• Maintain situational awareness of daily flight operations.
• Coordinate with site leads for aircraft movement, ferry planning, and operational support.
• Support mishap response and safety investigations as required.
• Ensure operational risks are appropriately identified and mitigated.

WHY WORK FOR GMRE?

GMRE is a small veteran-owned company who cares about our employees. We offer health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), vacation, Paid Time Off (PTO), or Paid Sick Leave (PSL) based on state laws, paid holidays, and life insurance to all permanent full-time employees. GMRE’s mission is to provide high quality engineering and technical services to help our customers grow and succeed.

GMRE is an equal opportunity employer. GMRE is committed to making employment decisions based on valid requirements, without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local laws.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.