Heavy Maintenance Center; MRO Operations Manager; Onsite

Location

US-OK-TINKER-AFB-CUST ~ 3001 Staff Dr ~ TINKER AFB (External Site)

United States of America

Onsite

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Not Required

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone.

Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight‑knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.
At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?
The Pratt & Whitney Oklahoma City Heavy Maintenance Center (HMC) Operations Manager will lead a cross‑functional team providing Production Coordination, Planning and Scheduling oversight to facilitate disassembly, repair, assembly, and testing of gas‑turbine engines at the MRO facility that operates within a Public‑Private Partnership between Pratt & Whitney & the United States Government (USG) with Pratt & Whitney providing managerial oversight and the USG providing touch labor.

• Manage the Operational value stream from asset induction to sale.
• Drive process efficiencies and overall cost reduction.
• Manage staffing and budgetary requirements.
• Deliver quality assets that meet customer delivery requirements.
• Proactively identify potential production constraints; work across enterprise to drive timely resolution.
• Ensure accurate recording and documentation of variances; identify and escalation systemic production issues.
• Communicate significant challenges and request appropriate leadership intervention as needed.
• Ensure standardized processes across the business.
• Collaborate with USG partner to align operational strategies with customer requirements.
• Lead and manage the operations team to achieve operational goals and drive team performance.
• Provide employee development through mentorship, continuous learning opportunities and regular performance feedback.
• Represent the HMC Operations in executive business discussions.

• Bachelor of Science in aerospace, engineering or technical field with 12+ years of combined program management, leadership, and technical experience required; OR an advanced Degree with 10+ years of combined program management, leadership, and technical experience required.
• At least 7 years of Managerial, supervisory and leadership experience required.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen. This position may require access to systems/tools that are restricted to individuals who possess US citizenship.

• MRO / Depot level jet engine maintenance.
• Technical and/or Logistics background.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (verbal, written, and presentation) with the ability to build strong relationships and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Adaptability and ability to prioritize in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work in cross‑functional teams on a wide variety of tasks and with limited supervision.

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:
Onsite. Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in‑person at one…