Operations Manager - Aircraft Modification

Overview

On Site
Contract - W2

Skills

Apache Flex
Production control
Inventory control
Quality assurance
Lifecycle management
Proposal writing
Collaboration
Design
Manufacturing
Workflow
Budget
Program management
Operations
Continuous improvement
Professional development
Aviation
Supervision
Management
Avionics
ISR
SAP BASIS
Estimating
Adobe AIR
Communication
Customer relationship management (CRM)
DoD
MES
Plant lifecycle management
Product lifecycle management
Material requirements planning
Microsoft Power BI
Scheduling
Forecasting
Capacity management
Life insurance
Aerospace
FOCUS
Innovation
Leadership
Art
Law
SNC

Job Details

Are you looking to advance your career and flex your leadership and aviation operations expertise in a fast-paced and rewarding organization? Join us! As an Operations Manager - Aircraft Modification, you'll support the development of the strategic goals for one or more areas in operations by overseeing and managing the modification of aircraft, production control, inventory control, and materials functions.

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our team in modifying Corporate Jets with cutting edge ISR capabilities. You'll improve technologies and resolve problems in conjunction with manufacturing, quality assurance, and engineering. With a strong technical background and excellent leadership skills, you will be instrumental in driving SNC's growth in this exciting and rapidly evolving field

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains - air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage the entire Operations life-cycle of aircraft modification projects, from contract proposal to final delivery
  • Collaborate with engineering and technical teams to develop innovative solutions to ensure design is focused for efficient manufacturing
  • Ensure all modifications meet stringent quality, safety and regulatory requirements
  • Establish and maintain efficient project schedules and workflows, effectively managing resources to meet milestones and budgets
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with Customer, Vendor support, Program Management and Leadership, ensuring their satisfaction with Operations
  • Foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and professional development within the team

Must-haves:
  • Bachelors Degree in Aviation Management or related discipline and typically 8-10 years of relevant experience
  • Related experience in aircraft modification may be considered in lieu of required education.
  • 3 or more years of supervisory experience; the ability to recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence
  • Structural or avionics experience with ISR aircraft modifications
  • Experience with ROM (Rough order of Magnitude), BOE (Basis of Estimates) and IMS (Integrated Master Schedule)
  • Experience on Bombardier, Gulfstream, or King Air aircraft
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong interdepartmental and client relationships.

Preferred:
  • Experience with DOD customers and/or partners
  • Proficient with MES, PLM, MRP, PowerBI
  • Competent with scheduling, forecasting and capacity planning
SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more .

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SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We're known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation's most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.
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