C-17 Operations & Maintenance Program Lead

CAE Inc; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CAE Inc. is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Program Manager to oversee the C-17 Training System Operations and Maintenance across CONUS and international sites, from concept through execution, ensuring cost, schedule, and performance goals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, C-17 experience, and strong leadership, with extensive travel. You will coordinate with engineering, logistics, and training staff, manage subcontractors, and drive program metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field.
• Military Air Mobility Management Experience.
• C-17 experience required. Experience in managing C-17 training at the Wing, Group and Squadron Level.
• Strong knowledge of C-17 flight simulator and training services market and experience in managing the development of training solutions.
• Excellent Knowledge of performance evaluation and change management principles.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office; working knowledge of program/project management software is a strong advantage.
• Outstanding leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Manage the C-17 Training System Operations and Maintenance Program across all C-17 Training Sites.
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate program staff at CONUS and OCONUS training sites.
• Collaborate with engineering, logistics, cybersecurity, and operations to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals.
• Prepare, conduct, and run medium to large technical and management meetings with internal and external customers.
• Provide leadership feedback on key program metrics and contract activities using existing tools.

Skills

C-17 Training

Military Air Mobility

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

MS Office

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

Program Management Software

MS Office

Job description

CAE Inc. is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Program Manager to oversee the C-17 Training System Operations and Maintenance across CONUS and international sites, from concept through execution, ensuring cost, schedule, and performance goals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, C-17 experience, and strong leadership, with extensive travel. You will coordinate with engineering, logistics, and training staff, manage subcontractors, and drive program metrics.