Airborne Operations Program Lead

Tenax Aerospace; Virginia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenax Aerospace is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to lead and coordinate airborne operations and aviation support programs in a dynamic environment. You will partner with the Program Manager to ensure readiness, logistics, staffing, and customer engagement across programs.

The role requires experience in aviation programs, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to travel domestically and internationally while maintaining security clearances.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting aircraft operations, aviation logistics, ISR operations, or related aviation programs.
• Experience coordinating multiple priorities and stakeholders in an operational environment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport and applicable travel documentation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day management and execution of airborne operations programs.
• Support operational readiness, personnel scheduling, deployment planning, and training compliance activities.
• Coordinate with Flight Operations, Maintenance, Procurement, Material Logistics, Finance, and customer stakeholders to achieve program objectives.
• Monitor program performance, operational metrics, schedules, deliverables, and contractual requirements.
• Prepare and deliver program status updates, operational reports, customer briefings, and leadership communications.
• Maintain strong working relationships with government customers, operational personnel, vendors, and leadership teams.
• Assist in managing aircraft logistics support, mission equipment, spare parts inventories, and ground support equipment.
• Support aircraft readiness and response activities, including Aircraft on Ground (AOG) situations and other mission-impacting events.
• Participate in Program Management Reviews, operational planning meetings, and customer engagements.
• Support vendor management activities, procurement coordination, and cost control initiatives.
• Assist with employee onboarding, training coordination, deployment communications, and operational support activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and overall program performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of business and mission requirements.

Skills

Aircraft operations experience

Operational coordination

Organizational & analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Travel readiness (domestic & Intl)

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aviation Management, Logistics, Program Management, Business Administration, or related field

PMP, PgMP, or DAWIA Program Management certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tenax Aerospace is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to lead and coordinate airborne operations and aviation support programs in a dynamic environment. You will partner with the Program Manager to ensure readiness, logistics, staffing, and customer engagement across programs.

The role requires experience in aviation programs, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to travel domestically and internationally while maintaining security clearances.