C12 Program Manager - Pax River, MD

Amentum•Lexington Park, MD

23h•$165,000 - $195,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of experience managing DoD aviation maintenance or CLS programs.
10 or more years managing multiple-site aircraft maintenance programs
Demonstrated experience with FAA Part 23/43/145 requirements and commercial derivative aircraft.
Strong understanding of Navy/USMC aircraft maintenance programs (NAMP 4790.2E).
Demonstrated ability to manage large technical teams, subcontractors, OEM stakeholders, and international personnel.
Experience with risk management, quality systems, CDRLs, and government technical reporting.
5 or more years directly management of aircraft maintenance operations
Navy or Marine Corps Military Service
Ability to obtain and maintain a United States DoD Secret Security Clearance. NOTE: US Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a United States DoD Secret Security Clearance.
Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS worldwide as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience on UC‑12, King Air 200/300/350 aircraft or PT6A-series engines.
Familiarity with NAVAIR, PMA‑207, and Utility Lift IPT practices.
Experience in configuration management (SAE/EIA‑649), cybersecurity (DFARS 252.204‑7012), and CUI/NIST 800‑171 compliance.
Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Engineering, Logistics, Program Management, or related field; Master’s preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead Overall Program Execution: Ensure all contract, maintenance, logistics, and operational requirements for the UC‑12 fleet are carried out correctly and on schedule.
Serve as Primary Government Interface: Act as the main point of contact for the PCO, COR, IPT, and site TPOCs. Participate in required meetings and provide updates regularly.
Manage Personnel & Key Staff: Ensure all required positions are staffed, certified, and compliant with FAA, Navy, and PWS requirements. Oversee site leads and A&P-certified mechanics.
Oversee Performance Metrics: Monitor and ensure aircraft Mission Capable rates, maintenance turnaround times, and logistics responsiveness meet contract performance standards.
Direct Quality & Airworthiness Compliance: Maintain a compliant Quality Assurance Program, ensure proper maintenance documentation, and enforce FAA/NAVAIR standards for airworthiness.
Manage Logistics & Property: Oversee aircraft parts, support equipment, inventory accuracy, freight forwarding, hazardous material handling, and GFP accountability.
Coordinate Depot-Level & Engineering Activities: Support depot repairs, ACIs, engine/propeller overhauls, technical directives, and engineering investigations or modifications.
Ensure Accurate Reporting & Data Management: Deliver all required CDRLs, maintain WIS accuracy, and submit mission capability, aircraft status, safety, funds status, and configuration reports.
Lead Transition-In & Transition-Out: Manage personnel onboarding, inventories, audits, and turnover activities during contract start-up and close-out.
Manage Risk & Program Improvements: Identify risks early, implement mitigation plans, and drive continuous improvement across maintenance, logistics, and operational processes.