Project Manager Licensing (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with employer mat

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, part of RTX, is seeking a Program Manager to support Aftermarket Licensing programs within AMTS in Chula Vista, CA. You will oversee licensed programs, coordinate with customers, and lead cross‑functional teams to ensure contract and technical obligations are met.

The role requires a strong background in program management, licensing, and compliance, with travel up to 10% for audits and reviews.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
• An Advanced Degree in a related field with at least 5 years of experience
• Experience working directly with licensed repair programs, MRO networks, or global aftermarket service providers
• Familiarity with licensing agreements, IP protection requirements, and compliance processes
• Experience conducting on-site audits, supplier assessments, or compliance reviews in aerospace or regulated environment
• Background supporting cost management, forecasting, or financial reporting for technical/aftermarket programs
• Experience developing program scorecards, dashboards, or performance metrics for customers or suppliers
• Strong ability to drive cross-functional initiatives and collaborate with engineering, supply chain, commercial, and customer-support teams
• Ability to interpret and apply aircraft maintenance manuals, service bulletins, specifications, and repair station requirements
• Lean or continuous improvement training or certifications
• Demonstrated success supporting global customers and navigating regulatory differences across regions
• Exceptional organizational skills managing multiple complex programs simultaneously
• Experience presenting technical content or program status to senior leadership, external customers, or licensee management teams

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day program management oversight for licensed programs ensuring successful execution of all contractual and technical obligations
• Coordinate with customers and licensees to manage milestones, deliverables, and routine communications aligning with licensing agreements
• Serve as the focal point for case management across Collins MROs with timely technical guidance and issue resolution
• Lead cross‑functional coordination with AMTS, Spares, Warehouse, CAE, AMP, Licensing, and repair engineering teams
• Manage contractual compliance of global MRO network licensees through planning, scheduling, and on‑site audits
• Facilitate creation, routing, and oversight of IWAs and purchase orders to support engineering and licensed repair development
• Research within Team Center and Collins/Airbus portals for manuals, specs, and aftermarket documentation
• Monitor program performance and drive issue tracking, corrective actions, and continuous improvement
• Develop, maintain, and present monthly customer scorecards focusing on IP protection, quality, operations and payments
• Manage program‑level forecasting, budget activities, and monthly CoNP reporting across licensed programs
• Prepare and lead program leadership reviews with internal and external licensees
• Support development and maturation of GSE/MRO License programs and processes
• Respond proactively to customer inquiries ensuring delivery of best‑in‑class service levels
• Travel up to 10% domestically and internationally to support audits, reviews, meetings and execution

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional coordination

Customer communication

Leadership

Audits

IP protection

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Team Center

Collins/Airbus portals

Job description

Location: US-CA-CHULA VISTA-B107 ~ 850 Lagoon Dr ~ BLDG 107, Mail Zone 1-C

Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world‑class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Collins Aerospace is looking for a Program Manager to support the Aftermarket Licensing programs within Aftermarket Technical Services (AMTS).

This position will be onsite in Chula Vista, CA.

What You Will Do

• Provide day‑to‑day program management oversight for licensed programs ensuring successful execution of all contractual and technical obligations


• Coordinate directly with customers and licensees to manage milestones, deliverables, and routine communications, maintaining alignment with licensing agreements and program expectations


• Serve as the focal for case management across Collins MROs, providing timely technical guidance, repair support, and issue resolution


• Lead cross‑functional coordination with AMTS, Spares, Warehouse, CAE, AMP, Licensing, and one‑off repair engineering teams to ensure cohesive and proactive program execution


• Manage contractual compliance of global MRO network licensees through planning, scheduling, and conducting on‑site audits, ensuring adherence to licensing requirements and IP protection standards


• Facilitate creation, routing, and oversight of Internal Work Authorizations (IWAs) and purchase orders to support engineering efforts and licensed repair development


• Conduct research within Team Center and the Collins/Airbus portals to access engineering manuals, specifications, and aftermarket documentation required to support licensed programs


• Monitor program performance and drive issue tracking, corrective action coordination, and continuous improvement activities to ensure high‑quality customer support and operational excellence


• Develop, maintain, and present monthly customer scorecards focused on IP protection, quality, operations, communication, quarterly reporting, and payment performance


• Manage program‑level forecasting, budget activities, and monthly reporting of Cost of Non‑Performance (CoNP) across assigned licensed programs


• Prepare and lead program leadership reviews with internal and external licensees, ensuring cadence alignment with licensing agreements and communication of program health and priorities


• Support development and maturation of GSE/MRO License programs and processes, contributing to improved efficiency, consistency, and customer satisfaction


• Respond proactively to customer inquiries ensuring delivery of best‑in‑class service levels


• Travel up to 10% domestically and internationally to support licensee audits, technical reviews, customer meetings, and program execution needs

Qualifications – You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience

Qualifications – We Prefer

• Experience working directly with licensed repair programs, MRO networks, or global aftermarket service providers


• Familiarity with nacelle systems across multiple platforms, including 787, A350, A320 NEO, A220, and E2


• Strong understanding of licensing agreements, intellectual property protection requirements, and compliance processes


• Demonstrated experience conducting on‑site audits, supplier assessments, or compliance reviews in an aerospace or regulated environment


• Background supporting cost management, forecasting, or financial reporting for technical or aftermarket programs


• Experience developing program scorecards, dashboards, or performance metrics for customers or suppliers


• Strong ability to drive cross‑functional initiatives and collaborate with engineering, supply chain, commercial, and customer‑support teams


• Ability to interpret and apply aircraft maintenance manuals, service bulletins, specifications, and repair station requirements


• Lean or continuous improvement training or certifications


• Demonstrated success supporting global customers and navigating cultural, regulatory, and technical differences across regions


• Exceptional organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple complex programs simultaneously


• Experience presenting technical content or program status to senior leadership, external customers, or licensee management teams

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees


• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option


• Tuition reimbursement program


• Student Loan Repayment Program


• Life insurance and disability coverage


• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection


• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits


• Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building


• Adoption Assistance


• Autism Benefit


• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions


• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program


• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits


• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services


• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program


• And more!

Maybe eligible for relocation

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best‑in‑class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter‑weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in‑person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on‑site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 118,300 USD - 224,900 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.