Combat Aircraft Advisor

Description

• Provide consultation on complex projects and be a top-level contributor/specialist
• Participates in program reviews and readjusts resources and schedules to accomplish programs
• Plans and adjusts work operations to meet changing and/or emerging program requirements using available resources with minimal impact on work quality or quantity
• Interface with your team leads and senior Government personnel
• Squadron Commander or other senior leadership positions with responsibility for Aviation systems including Training, maintenance, and employment
• Ensure full compliance with all contract requirements
• Interact with your team leads and SMEs to resolve project or technical issues
• Implements and provides guidance related to processes and policies, oversees the work of staff, and prioritizes projects and programs.
• Provide verbal and written reporting to senior Government personnel
• Routinely meet with the Prime Contractor's Project and/or Program manager
• Allocates resources and sets schedules to accomplish program objectives including the quality, timelessness, and costs
• Facilitates continuous improvement in the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the services provided and integrates problem resolution into ongoing work without loss of workforce efficiency
• Implements associated risk mitigation strategies
• Review and certify financial reports and invoices

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business Management, Aviation or a related field of study
• Demonstrates expertise in a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures and may provide consultation on complex projects as a top-level contributor/specialist. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Minimum of ten years of experience with complex systems engineering and/or testing efforts
• Combat aircraft certification
• Understanding of the ITAR processes for military equipment sales and support
• Active Secret clearance is required to be considered for this position
• Experience with DoD program management practices, reporting, quality guidelines, and financial management
• Experience and qualification in the employment of combat aircraft(s).
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Experience managing multi-million dollar DoD programs
• Demonstrated success in working with diverse teams of Aviation professionals, Foreign Military Sales Programs, US State Department and analysts and business development professionals
• Requires Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or equivalent such as the Government’s Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III PM Certification.
• Very Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of large complex DoD programs that support foreign military aviation sales, development and modification of aircraft, training and sustainment mission support
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Experience as a F/A-18 Instructor pilot
• Ability to cultivate and sustain excellent long-term customer relationships including Allied Nation’s Military Officers

Benefits

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance