Aviation Defense Program Lead – Flight School Next

Robinson Helicopter Co Inc; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Robinson Helicopter Company in Torrance, California seeks a Program Manager for the U.S. Army Flight School Next initiative. You will own cost, schedule, and performance, coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and field teams to deliver the training fleet on time and within budget.

The role requires 10+ years in program management, defense experience, and strong leadership. Travel to Fort Rucker and headquarters work are expected; PMP is preferred and U.S.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of program or project management experience, including defense or aerospace programs.
• Experience managing cost, schedule, and performance on government or DoD contracts.
• PMP certification or equivalent program management credential preferred.
• Experience with Robinson helicopters or rotary-wing platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall cost, schedule, and technical performance for the Flight School Next program.
• Develop and maintain the integrated master schedule, program plans, and performance baselines.
• Lead program reviews, milestone gates, and executive status briefings.
• Manage program risk, opportunity, and corrective action planning to ensure mission success.
• Coordinate contract modifications, renewals, and option-year exercises with the contracting prime.
• Oversee subcontract and supplier performance in support of program objectives.
• Direct and integrate engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and customer success teams.
• Prepare program status reports, executive briefings, and performance dashboards.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Program management

Stakeholder management

Verbal and written communication

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Project

ERP software (Epicor/SAP)

Jira

Job description

Robinson Helicopter Company in Torrance, California seeks a Program Manager for the U.S. Army Flight School Next initiative. You will own cost, schedule, and performance, coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and field teams to deliver the training fleet on time and within budget.

The role requires 10+ years in program management, defense experience, and strong leadership. Travel to Fort Rucker and headquarters work are expected; PMP is preferred and U.S.