Program Manager - C-12 - Pax River, MD

Amentum; Lexington Park, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum seeks a Program Manager to lead the UC‑12 CLS program for Navy/USMC aviation. You will ensure execution, regulatory compliance, and performance across domestic and international bases, interfacing with PCO, COR, IPT, and TPOCs.

Responsibilities include directing personnel, monitoring metrics, and maintaining quality and safety standards, while driving continuous improvement and managing logistics, maintenance, and depot activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience managing DoD aviation maintenance or CLS programs.
• 10+ years managing multiple-site aircraft maintenance programs.
• Experience with FAA Part 23/43/145 requirements and commercial derivative aircraft.
• Strong understanding of Navy/USMC aircraft maintenance programs (NAMP 4790.2E).
• Experience with risk management, quality systems, CDRLs, and government technical reporting.
• 5+ years directly managing aircraft maintenance operations.
• Navy or Marine Corps Military Service.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance (US Citizenship required).
• Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Overall Program Execution and ensure contract, maintenance, logistics, and operations meet schedule.
• Serve as primary government interface with PCO, COR, IPT, and site TPOCs; provide updates.
• Staff and manage FAA, Navy, and PWS compliance; oversee site leads and mechanics.
• Monitor Mission Capable rates, maintenance turnaround times, and logistics responsiveness.
• Maintain QA program and enforce FAA/NAVAIR airworthiness standards.
• Oversee parts, SPARES, GFP accountability, and depot-level backups.
• Coordinate depot repairs, engine/prop overhauls, directives, and investigations.
• Deliver CDRLs, maintain data accuracy, and report status on mission capability.
• Lead onboarding, inventories, audits, and turnover during start-up/close-out.
• Identify risk, implement mitigations, and drive continuous improvements.
• Assist in growing Navy/MC aviation revenue.

Skills

DoD aviation maintenance

Program management

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Team supervision

Contract administration

Foreign travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Engineering, Logistics, PM

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

FAA knowledge

SAE/EIA-649 configuration management

Cybersecurity DFARS 252.204-7012

Job description

Please note this position is contingent on contract award:

The Program Manager (PM) serves as the senior leader responsible for overall execution, compliance, and performance of the UC‑12 CLS program supporting the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps’ global fleet of UC‑12F/M/W aircraft. The PM oversees all contractual, management, technical, operational, logistics, and reporting requirements defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), ensuring aircraft mission readiness, schedule adherence, and full regulatory compliance across multiple domestic and OCONUS Main Operating Bases (MOBs).

The PM is the primary interface with the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO), Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), Utility Lift IPT, and government site Technical Points of Contact (TPOCs), ensuring transparent communication, timely reporting, and continuous performance improvement.

As the PM, you will manage the effort for operating and maintaining the fleet of aircraft, aircraft subsystems, and support equipment. The Program Manager will develop and maintain systems to oversee all aircraft maintenance and personnel, materials and inspections, launch and recovery of the aircraft, supply of all Contractor owned spares and support equipment through a Contractor Owned and Maintained Parts (COMP); repair and overhaul of all repairable spares at Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified repair stations; maintenance and repair of all support equipment; aircraft paint; engine repair and overhaul.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Overall Program Execution

Ensure all contract, maintenance, logistics, and operational requirements for the UC‑12 fleet are carried out correctly and on schedule.

Serve as Primary Government Interface

• Serve as Primary Government Interface

Act as the main point of contact for the PCO, COR, IPT, and site TPOCs. Participate in required meetings and provide updates regularly.

Manage Personnel & Key Staff

• Manage Personnel & Key Staff

Ensure all required positions are staffed, certified, and compliant with FAA, Navy, and PWS requirements. Oversee site leads and A&P-certified mechanics.

Oversee Performance Metrics

• Oversee Performance Metrics

Monitor and ensure aircraft Mission Capable rates, maintenance turnaround times, and logistics responsiveness meet contract performance standards.

Direct Quality & Airworthiness Compliance

• Direct Quality & Airworthiness Compliance

Maintain a compliant Quality Assurance Program, ensure proper maintenance documentation, and enforce FAA/NAVAIR standards for airworthiness.

Manage Logistics & Property

• Manage Logistics & Property

Oversee aircraft parts, support equipment, inventory accuracy, freight forwarding, hazardous material handling, and GFP accountability.

Coordinate Depot-Level & Engineering Activities

• Coordinate Depot-Level & Engineering Activities

Support depot repairs, ACIs, engine/propeller overhauls, technical directives, and engineering investigations or modifications.

Ensure Accurate Reporting & Data Management

• Ensure Accurate Reporting & Data Management

Deliver all required CDRLs, maintain WIS accuracy, and submit mission capability, aircraft status, safety, funds status, and configuration reports.

Lead Transition-In & Transition-Out

• Lead Transition-In & Transition-Out

Manage personnel onboarding, inventories, audits, and turnover activities during contract start-up and close-out.

Manage Risk & Program Improvements

• Manage Risk & Program Improvements

Identify risks early, implement mitigation plans, and drive continuous improvement across maintenance, logistics, and operational processes.

Additional Responsibilities:

Assisting in the growth of Amentum's revenue in Navy/Marine Corps Aviation sector.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 10 years of experience managing DoD aviation maintenance or CLS programs.

• 10 or more years managing multiple-site aircraft maintenance programs.

• Demonstrated experience with FAA Part 23/43/145 requirements and commercial derivative aircraft.

• Strong understanding of Navy/USMC aircraft maintenance programs (NAMP 4790.2E). Demonstrated ability to manage large technical teams, subcontractors, OEM stakeholders, and international personnel.

• Experience with risk management, quality systems, CDRLs, and government technical reporting.

• 5 or more years directly managing aircraft maintenance operations.

• Navy or Marine Corps Military Service.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a United States DoD Secret Security Clearance. NOTE: US Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a United States DoD Secret Security Clearance.

• Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS worldwide as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on UC‑12, King Air 200/300/350 aircraft or PT6A-series engines.

• Familiarity with NAVAIR, PMA‑207, and Utility Lift IPT practices.

• Experience in configuration management (SAE/EIA‑649), cybersecurity (DFARS 252.204‑7012), and CUI/NIST 800‑171 compliance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Engineering, Logistics, Program Management, or related field; Master’s preferred.

Compensation Range $165K - $225K

Compensation Details:

165000 - 225000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara‑O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

09/09/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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