Please note this position is contingent on contract award:
The Program Manager (PM) serves as the senior leader responsible for overall execution, compliance, and performance of the UC‑12 CLS program supporting the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps’ global fleet of UC‑12F/M/W aircraft. The PM oversees all contractual, management, technical, operational, logistics, and reporting requirements defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), ensuring aircraft mission readiness, schedule adherence, and full regulatory compliance across multiple domestic and OCONUS Main Operating Bases (MOBs).
The PM is the primary interface with the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO), Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), Utility Lift IPT, and government site Technical Points of Contact (TPOCs), ensuring transparent communication, timely reporting, and continuous performance improvement.
As the PM, you will manage the effort for operating and maintaining the fleet of aircraft, aircraft subsystems, and support equipment. The Program Manager will develop and maintain systems to oversee all aircraft maintenance and personnel, materials and inspections, launch and recovery of the aircraft, supply of all Contractor owned spares and support equipment through a Contractor Owned and Maintained Parts (COMP); repair and overhaul of all repairable spares at Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified repair stations; maintenance and repair of all support equipment; aircraft paint; engine repair and overhaul.
Ensure all contract, maintenance, logistics, and operational requirements for the UC‑12 fleet are carried out correctly and on schedule.
Act as the main point of contact for the PCO, COR, IPT, and site TPOCs. Participate in required meetings and provide updates regularly.
Ensure all required positions are staffed, certified, and compliant with FAA, Navy, and PWS requirements. Oversee site leads and A&P-certified mechanics.
Monitor and ensure aircraft Mission Capable rates, maintenance turnaround times, and logistics responsiveness meet contract performance standards.
Maintain a compliant Quality Assurance Program, ensure proper maintenance documentation, and enforce FAA/NAVAIR standards for airworthiness.
Oversee aircraft parts, support equipment, inventory accuracy, freight forwarding, hazardous material handling, and GFP accountability.
Support depot repairs, ACIs, engine/propeller overhauls, technical directives, and engineering investigations or modifications.
Deliver all required CDRLs, maintain WIS accuracy, and submit mission capability, aircraft status, safety, funds status, and configuration reports.
Manage personnel onboarding, inventories, audits, and turnover activities during contract start-up and close-out.
Identify risks early, implement mitigation plans, and drive continuous improvement across maintenance, logistics, and operational processes.
Additional Responsibilities:
Assisting in the growth of Amentum's revenue in Navy/Marine Corps Aviation sector.
Compensation Range $165K - $225K
165000 - 225000
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
09/09/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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