Program Manager (Aerospace)

Location: Eglin Air Force Base, Valparaiso, Florida, United States; onsite office setting with travel required, including CONUS and potential OCONUS travel.

Company

hirify.global is an aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company supporting commercial and government customers through Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering, and Expeditionary Services.

What you will do

• Lead contractor operations for the fighter aircraft backshop maintenance opportunity supporting the 96th Maintenance Group and 96th Test Wing.
• Oversee fighter aircraft maintenance operations across production management, scheduling, Maintenance Operations Center functions, supply, quality, training, safety, documentation, and Government interfaces.
• Integrate flightline and backshop activities to support sortie generation, aircraft availability, production priorities, and resolution of mission-limiting discrepancies.
• Coordinate avionics, egress, fuels, electrical/environmental, hydraulics, wheel and tire, NDI, structural repair, corrosion control, propulsion, armament, reclamation, and related maintenance functions.
• Manage staffing, supervision, certifications, shift coverage, workforce planning, onboarding, training, performance management, and subcontractor coordination for 24/7 and surge requirements.
• Oversee contract transition, plans and reports, Government surveillance, corrective actions, property and supply controls, technical-order compliance, and continuous improvement in safety, quality, readiness, and schedule performance.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; US citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or 15+ years of related experience.
• Retired USAF Colonel, Lieutenant Colonel, or Chief Master Sergeant with demonstrated fighter aircraft maintenance leadership experience.
• Minimum of 20 years of USAF fighter aircraft maintenance experience, preferably spanning both flightline and equipment/component maintenance or squadron operations.
• Prior senior leadership as an Equipment or Component Maintenance Squadron Commander/Superintendent, Maintenance Operations Officer, Accessories, Maintenance or Propulsion Flight Commander/Flight Chief, Production Superintendent, or similar senior fighter maintenance leader.
• Experience leading large organizations covering avionics, egress, fuels, electrical/environmental, hydraulics/pneudraulics, wheel and tire, NDI, structural repair, corrosion control, propulsion, armament, scheduling, supply, and quality functions.
• Deep understanding of fighter maintenance production, sortie generation, scheduling, quality assurance, supply chain support, Maintenance Operations Center functions, and performance-based maintenance execution.
• Familiarity with DAFI 21-101 maintenance management principles and related Air Force maintenance leadership responsibilities.
• Ability to establish credibility with Air Force leaders and work effectively with senior Government, military, and contractor stakeholders; excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice to have

• Senior flightline and backshop maintenance leadership experience with the 96th Maintenance Group at Eglin AFB, 57th Maintenance Group at Nellis AFB, or 412th Maintenance Group at Edwards AFB.
• Experience with F-15C, F-15E, F-16, UH-1, F-35, or comparable USAF fighter or test aircraft operations.
• Experience supporting fighter operational or developmental test, T-2 modification, TCTO, SPO, or special program operations.
• Knowledge of the 96th Test Wing, 96th Maintenance Group, AFMC test maintenance, Air Combat Command, and Eglin AFB operating environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, exempt position with competitive salary and bonus package.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage plus a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off and professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Traditional business and office environment requiring the ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move around the facility.
• Travel may include CONUS and potential OCONUS assignments as directed and approved by the Government.