Director, Connectivity Programs

RAVE Aerospace LLC; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 168,500 - 189,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A home allowance to elevate your home 

Discretionary bonus program

401(k) with company match

Paid time off; year‑end shutdown

Flexible 9/80 work schedule with every

Job summary

RAVE Aerospace LLC in the United States seeks a Director of Connectivity Programs to provide strategic leadership for planning, execution, and performance of connectivity initiatives across customer, product development, and supplier engagements.

You will lead cross‑functional teams to manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk while serving as a senior point of contact for aircraft OEMs and key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in program management, product development, or delivery of complex technical products and services, including leadership of cross‑functional teams.
• 10+ years of experience in connectivity, inflight connectivity, satellite communications, avionics, or related aerospace systems
• 7+ years of experience in a senior program management or leadership role, with demonstrated success driving execution and strategic decisions
• Proven success leading customer‑facing programs with aircraft OEMs, suppliers, or strategic partners
• Strong understanding of aerospace development lifecycles, certification/qualification requirements, and DO-160/DO-254/EASA Part 21
• Experience managing program financials, budgeting, forecasting, change control and performance reporting
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program management certification is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee connectivity program management across assigned customer programs and supplier engagements
• Act as the senior customer‑facing leader for aircraft OEMs, suppliers, and internal stakeholders on scope, priorities, schedule, cost, and risk
• Lead cross‑functional planning and execution across engineering, product management, operations, quality, certification, supply chain, and customer support
• Establish governance, performance metrics, executive reviews, and decision‑making processes aligned with objectives
• Own program financial performance including budget planning, forecasting, change control, and variance escalation
• Direct risk, issue, and dependency management including mitigation planning and executive communication
• Drive alignment between customer programs and product roadmaps for growth and delivery readiness
• Mentor program managers and promote best practices in program execution and stakeholder management
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Governance

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, Systems Engineering, Business, or a related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Job Summary:

The Director of Connectivity Programs provides strategic leadership for the planning, execution, and performance of connectivity programs across customer, product development, and supplier engagements. This role leads cross‑functional teams to deliver against business objectives and customer commitments while managing program scope, schedule, budget, and risk. The Director serves as a senior point of contact for aircraft OEM customers and key stakeholders, drives governance and escalation processes, and supports long‑term growth through disciplined execution, roadmap alignment, and operational excellence.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee connectivity program management across assigned customer programs, internal development initiatives, and supplier engagements
• Act as the senior customer‑facing leader for aircraft OEMs, suppliers, and internal stakeholders regarding program scope, priorities, schedule, cost, and risk
• Lead cross‑functional planning and execution across engineering, product management, operations, quality, certification, supply chain, and customer support
• Establish governance, performance metrics, executive reviews, and decision‑making processes to ensure alignment with business objectives and customer commitments
• Own program financial performance, including budget planning, forecasting, change control, and escalation of variances
• Direct risk, issue, and dependency management activities, including mitigation planning, contingency actions, and executive communication
• Drive alignment between customer programs and product roadmaps to support strategic growth, delivery readiness, and long‑term portfolio objectives
• Mentor program managers and promote best practices in program execution, stakeholder management, and continuous improvement
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, Systems Engineering, Business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• 15+ years of experience in program management, product development, or delivery of complex technical products and services, including leadership of cross‑functional teams
• 10+ years of experience in connectivity, inflight connectivity, satellite communications, avionics, or related aerospace systems
• 7+ years of experience in a senior program management or leadership role, with demonstrated success driving execution, influencing technical direction, and supporting strategic decisions
• Proven success leading customer‑facing programs with aircraft OEMs, major suppliers, systems integrators, or comparable strategic partners
• Strong understanding of aerospace development lifecycles, certification and qualification requirements, and applicable industry standards such as DO-160, DO-254, or EASA Part 21
• Experience managing program financials, including budgeting, forecasting, change control, and performance reporting
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program management certification is preferred

The starting pay range for this position is $168,500 - 189,500 per year however, the base pay offered may vary depending on the level of the position, skills, experience, job‑related knowledge, and location.

In addition to a comprehensive package of health benefits that include company contributions, RAVE Aerospace offers a variety of additional benefits and perks to enhance your work‑life balance experience including but not limited to:

• A home allowance to elevate your home workspace
• Discretionary bonus program
• Future financial security with a 401(k) program with a company match
• Paid time off covering vacations, personal time off, and sick days, capped off by an exciting year‑end holiday shutdown
• Embraced flexibility with our alternative work schedule (9/80) to navigate your workweeks with every other Friday off