Senior Fighter Aircraft Backshop Operations Lead – Eglin

AAR Corp; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AAR Corp is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead the Eglin Fighter Aircraft Backshop Maintenance Support initiative. You will oversee a large USAF maintenance enterprise, coordinating production, scheduling, supply, quality, and flightline integration to maximize aircraft availability and readiness.

This role requires a credible leader with experience across maintenance disciplines and strong liaison with government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• US Citizenship is required for Secret Clearance.
• Minimum of twenty (20) years of USAF fighter aircraft maintenance experience, with leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the contractor’s senior Operations Lead for the Eglin fighter aircraft backshop maintenance opportunity.
• Provide leadership and oversight of a large USAF fighter maintenance enterprise.
• Coordinate production management, maintenance operations, scheduling, and quality control.
• Direct daily activities across supply, training, safety, and documentation functions.
• Lead multiple backshop disciplines across avionics, hydraulic, propulsion, and more.
• Establish credibility with Air Force and Government stakeholders and ensure compliance with requirements.

Skills

Operations Leadership

Program Management

Maintenance Oversight

Scheduling

Quality Control

Staffing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

20+ years USAF fighter maintenance experience

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

Job description

AAR Corp is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead the Eglin Fighter Aircraft Backshop Maintenance Support initiative. You will oversee a large USAF maintenance enterprise, coordinating production, scheduling, supply, quality, and flightline integration to maximize aircraft availability and readiness.

This role requires a credible leader with experience across maintenance disciplines and strong liaison with government stakeholders.