Aviation Fleet Programs Lead

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 158,000 - 277,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars.

The Fleet and Deployment Services (FDS) team is seeking a Program Manager to lead the Future Operations group to improve aircraft and equipment utilization and coordinate with stakeholders for efficient project execution. The role covers all phases of operational projects from scope, budgeting, and initiation through completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor, Master or PhD in engineering, science or related technical field with 13+ years of program administration experience.
• Demonstrates program management principles and leadership skills, including planning, scheduling and coordinating workloads.
• Must develop solutions requiring cross-technology coordination across program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support GA-ASI projects with aircraft and assets within established company priorities.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to schedule and execute fleet operations with stakeholders.
• Create project plans and manage resources to meet schedule, budget, quality and specs.
• Improve aircraft and asset utilization by coordinating with all stakeholders.
• Oversee project schedules, timelines and milestones from initiation to delivery.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or related technical field

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars.

The Fleet and Deployment Services (FDS) team is seeking a Program Manager to lead the Future Operations group to improve aircraft and equipment utilization and coordinate with stakeholders for efficient project execution. The role covers all phases of operational projects from scope, budgeting, and initiation through completion.