Program Manager IV

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Aircrew Operations Manager at our Flight Test Facility near Palmdale, California!

This position reports to the Aircrew Operations Technical Director and is responsible for the planning, managing and execution of flight test operations at multiple locations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Functional management of up to five (5) direct report supervisors and assisting the technical director in overseeing a flight test department consisting of up to 40 test aircrew and 15 support staff. Flight test aircrew crew support flight test operations at Gray Butte, El Mirage, Desert Horizon, Yuma Proving Grounds, AZ and Dugway, Utah. Local test aircrew support flight test, training and production flight test of all company and customer aircraft.
• Develop and track department performance metrics to assess department effectiveness. Set short- and long-term goals and report on same.
• Participate with technical / engineering staff and / or Division / Group executive management to ensure flight test aircrew support of current, annual, and long-term technical, schedule, quality, business, and financial objectives for the various flight test program(s). May also contribute to the development of Group / Company objectives.
• Participate with the engineering department to establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, testing, and integration.
• Interact with internal and external representatives at various levels concerning resolution of technical and scheduling issues. Act as primary contact for program issues.
• Provide firm and consistent leadership and ensure technical leadership and excellence is maintained by participating in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required management, professional, and technical talent.
• Act as the primary customer contact for program activities and may lead program review sessions with customers to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Identify program issues and provide leadership in developing solutions such as re-allocation of resources or modifying contract specification.
• Responsible for ensuring all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations are observed wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Responsible for ensuring work is accomplished in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices. Ensure all departments comply with applicable service guidance. Work directly with the government flight representative to ensure a healthy working relationship exists between the company and the government to support company priorities.
• Make daily risk management decisions to ensure incident free operations. Develop short and long term operational risk management plans / goals working directly with the aviation safety officer

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.