Site Lead ​/ Formal Training Unit (FTU) Manager

C-17 Formal Training Unit (FTU) Manager

Under the direction of the Program Manager, the C-17 Formal Training Unit (FTU) Manager oversees all FTU operations and ensures the effective execution of C-17 Training System activities. This role supports CAE USA Academic Services and Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) for Aircrew Training Devices (ATDs). The FTU Manager provides leadership to simulator and classroom instructors, maintenance technicians, and associated staff, ensuring full contract compliance.

The position provides oversight and daily operational control over site subcontracted staff. The position directly supervises the site administrator.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages daily site operations and all personnel supporting C-17 ATD maintenance and aircrew instruction.
• Serves as the primary liaison between the Government Program Office/Quality Assurance Representative (PO/QAR) and the CAE USA Program Manager.
• Act as principal liaison between Government Contractor Officer's Representatives (CORs) and the Government CLS Project Officer (PO) on FTU related activities.
• Ensures full contract compliance and fosters strong working relationships with USAF and other stakeholders.
• Oversees timely submission of device utilization/maintenance/status, FTU student throughput reports, and all FTU related contract deliverables.
• Establishes and maintains robust safety and security standards.
• Plans and participates in conferences, coordination meetings, and reviews with USAF customers.
• Ensures annual student throughput and contracted ATD/academic training requirements are met.
• Manages execution of annual, monthly, and weekly training schedules.
• Provides oversight of training programs for all site personnel and ensures sufficient staffing, materials, and resources.
• Observes and evaluates instructor performance in both academic and device environments, as required.
• Manages the site's quality assurance program to ensure compliance with AS9100D standards.
• Ensures accurate and timely monthly CDRL data submissions.
• Attends weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings as required by the Program Manager.
• Represents the company during day-to-day site operations, local USAF base engagements, and community activities.
• Coordinates with the Training System Support Center (TSSC) Manager regarding site-related support and facility requirements.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provides guidance to management, staff, and internal stakeholders on technical matters related to training systems, facility capabilities, and cost considerations that influence quality and process improvements.
• Oversees personnel scheduling and manages labor and material expenditures.
• Maintain a safe and secure work environment

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum four (4) years of flight operations and/or flight training management experience
• Minimum eight (8) years total flying experience, including five (5) years military experience, with at least two (2) years as a flight instructor and within training management.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Word.
• Ability to effectively deliver oral presentations to management and customers.
• Ability to work independently while directing subordinate staff.
• Ability to work overtime and adapt to varying shift schedules as required.

Security Responsibilities

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.

• Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Work Environment

• This position primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
• While most work is performed in this climate controlled setting, the role may at times require work in subassembly shops, final assembly labs, customer sites, and occasionally outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• During these activities, individuals may be exposed to risks such as electrical shock, moving mechanical parts driven by high pressure hydraulics, extreme heat, airborne particles, and loud noise.

Physical Demands

• Extensive domestic and international travel as required.
• Must be able to walk and/or climb stairs and ladder into a simulator or airplane cockpit.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, and crawl on top of or under machinery.

Other Duties

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