Senior Aerospace Program Lead: Aircraft Dev & Certification

SOGECLAIR

Wichita (KS)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

SOGECLAIR is seeking a Senior/Lead Aerospace Development Program Manager in Wichita, KS. The role requires steering complex aircraft development programs across engineering, certification, suppliers, finance, customers, and executives.

The successful candidate will integrate the entire development effort, drive from technical definition through certification and delivery, and possess demonstrated leadership and aerospace program credibility.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in aerospace/defense, ideally supporting aircraft development programs.
  • Technical depth to credibly lead engineering and challenge teams.
  • Experience with aircraft development and certification, especially 14 CFR Part 25.
  • Experience in FAA ODA environments and cross-functional leadership.
  • Budgeting, forecasting, and financial governance experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a complex aircraft development program across engineering, certification, suppliers, finance, customers, and executives.
  • Drive the program from technical definition through certification and customer delivery.
  • Coordinate schedule, cost, risk, and technical performance with multiple stakeholders.
  • Guide programs from definition/design through delivery with strong cross-functional influence.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership
Program management
Aerospace industry experience
Certification knowledge
Stakeholder management
Budgeting / EVM
PLM familiarity
ERP familiarity
Influence without authority
Customer-facing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

PLM systems
ERP systems

Job description

SOGECLAIR is seeking a Senior/Lead Aerospace Development Program Manager in Wichita, KS. The role requires steering complex aircraft development programs across engineering, certification, suppliers, finance, customers, and executives.

The successful candidate will integrate the entire development effort, drive from technical definition through certification and delivery, and possess demonstrated leadership and aerospace program credibility.

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