ADAIR Program Lead & F-16 Adversary Pilot

Top Aces Inc.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Aces Corp. in Mesa, Arizona seeks an experienced ADAIR Program Manager to lead the US program, ensuring successful execution, revenue targets, and compliance. You will coordinate across departments, manage hiring for the program, and maintain P&L responsibilities.

The role includes acting as the primary POC with contracting authorities and contributing to the growth of the ADAIR program through collaboration with business development. F-16 adversary instructor pilot duties may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, business management or related field, or 10 years of applicable experience.
• Minimum of five years supervisory experience with US Armed Forces in aviation roles.
• Ability to obtain CAC and security clearance as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the ADAIR program management in the US, ensuring program success and profitability.
• Coordinate cross-functional hiring and HR processes for program personnel.
• Collaborate with Directors to meet customer requirements while managing P&L.
• Advocate for safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across the program.
• Serve as primary POC to contracting authorities and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Attend PRMs and coordinate communications with customers to resolve deficiencies.
• Support business development and pursuit of new revenue opportunities for US ADAIR.

Skills

Project management

Flight operations supervision

Budgeting & finance

Airworthiness knowledge

US DoD procurement / ITAR

Contract management

Communications (verbal & written)

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

10 years progressive program/aviation experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Top Aces Corp. in Mesa, Arizona seeks an experienced ADAIR Program Manager to lead the US program, ensuring successful execution, revenue targets, and compliance. You will coordinate across departments, manage hiring for the program, and maintain P&L responsibilities.

The role includes acting as the primary POC with contracting authorities and contributing to the growth of the ADAIR program through collaboration with business development. F-16 adversary instructor pilot duties may be required.