Mobility Programs LPM Technical Fleet Manager - (On-site)
About The Position
The Mobility Logistics Program Management (LPM) team provides comprehensive fleet management services for fielded F117 engines powering the global C-17 fleet. The Fleet Manager for the Hot Section is responsible for managing assigned components, addressing sustainment challenges, and improving processes, durability, cost efficiency, and fleet performance. The role reviews part disposition reports, monitors component scrap trends, coordinates material and supply-chain responses, and analyzes maintenance and depot data. It evaluates engine build standards, partners with Engineering and Aftermarket Sustainment Engineering on engineering changes and repair opportunities, and coordinates implementation with vendors and depot partners. The Fleet Manager also supports engine teardowns and safety-related investigations, and provides component health, trend, risk, and sustainment updates in customer program meetings. This is an onsite, U.S.-based role in East Hartford, Connecticut. U.S. citizenship is required to support government contracts. Relocation assistance is not provided. No security clearance is required, though the preferred qualifications include the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. The salary range is $107,500–$204,500. Eligible applicants may receive benefits and incentive compensation, subject to business-unit and position terms.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 8 years of experience in aviation or propulsion maintenance, logistics, or design/project engineering; alternatively, an advanced degree with at least 5 years of experience in those areas.
- At least 2 years of experience using Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Access.
- U.S. citizenship is required to support government contracts.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with commercial or military propulsion systems, particularly in depot-level or overhaul repair environments.
- Experience with hot-section components in gas turbine engines.
- Experience in engine overhaul shops, engine testing, or Air Force depot/flight-line maintenance.
- Knowledge of jet-engine repair and overhaul maintenance practices.
- Familiarity with the USAF G081 system, Maintenix, and SAP.
- Ability to interpret engineering directives and communicate updates to end users.
- Project management knowledge to plan and drive tasks to completion.
- Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
Responsibilities
- Review part disposition reports and determine appropriate actions, including repair development, limit expansion, or scrap approval.
- Monitor scrap trends for assigned components, engage vendors for detailed analysis, and coordinate corrective actions.
- Collaborate with Material Managers to address material shortages, obsolescence risks, and supply-chain constraints.
- Analyze maintenance and depot data to identify durability trends, cost drivers, and opportunities for fleet-wide improvements.
- Evaluate engine build standards and recommend updates to improve time on wing and reduce program costs.
- Partner with P&W Engineering on Engineering Changes (ECs) and coordinate with depots to ensure sustainment impacts are understood.
- Work with Aftermarket Sustainment Engineering (ASE) to identify and prioritize new repair opportunities, including proprietary repairs.
- Collaborate with vendors and depot partners to implement new repairs, ECs, and process improvements.
- Support engine teardowns for durability issues and safety-related investigations.
- Participate in customer program meetings and provide updates on component health, trends, risks, and sustainment initiatives.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
