Senior Navy Aviation CLS Program Manager

Amentum

Lexington Park, Northern (MD, KY)

Hybrid

USD 165,000 - 225,000

Full time

31 hours ago

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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.