MV-Tiltrotor Aircraft Maintenance Program Manager

Job Description - MV-22 Tiltrotor Aircraft Maintenance Program Manager (17380)

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AAR Corp. (NYSE: 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

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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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…