Program Manager, AST OPM

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Program Manager for our Air Systems Training Operations Program Management (AST OPM) located in Poway, CA. The candidate must have prior military aviation maintenance training unit leadership experience to lead a new service offering with significant growth potential. In this role, the candidate will report to a Senior Program Manager and is responsible for the planning, institution, and management of newly created global training services that will become a key offering to domestic and international MQ-9 customers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the establishment of regional training activities in step with customer fleet growth and training demand.
• Manage the development and delivery of training programs for customer aircrew and maintenance personnel.
• Develop business plans to establish training services as a profitable GA-ASI business area.
• Lead all phases of assigned program(s) from initiation through delivery.
• Responsible for program(s) which represent new growth potential.
• Applies established technologies using standard principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to provide solutions to a variety of technical and business problems.
• Typically accomplishes objectives through matrixed support managers.
• Responsible for decisions that could impact outcomes where erroneous decisions could cause serious schedule delays and expenditure of additional time and resources.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.