Program Manager - Teams

LAUNCH Technical Workfo•Wichita, KS

1d•$130,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Manager is responsible for leading a specific customer program or project type and managing the production resources required to deliver a quality program safely, on time, and within budget. This role plans, organizes, schedules, and manages production manpower across the program to ensure each project has the right skills assigned at the right time to meet operational and budget goals.

Requirements

Strong leadership attributes
Quality and safety mindset required
Communication, coordination, and collaboration skills in a multitasking environment
Project management skills with the ability to multitask across several projects
Computer software skills, including Microsoft Office products and industry planning and production software
Policy and procedure compliance discipline
Working knowledge of FARs and FAA 145 Repair Station Certificate requirements and obligations
A&P certificates
5 years of technical hands-on experience
3 years of supervisory experience leading and directing aircraft maintenance technicians on transport category aircraft
LEAN continuous improvement experience

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred

Responsibilities

Minimize work stoppages on my Program
Ensure the timely completion of work documents for my program
Ensure that all known impact items are processed immediately
Mentor, develop my supervisor’s organizational skills
Support variable staffing requirements
Ensure skill cross – utilization as required on my Program
Ensure that aircraft visit plans/milestones are created and followed
Ensure that the aircraft Status boards/Milestone boards are maintained daily
Ensure the 24/48/72-hour plans are created and followed
Provide daily aircraft status to the customer and FAS management
Ensure the team’s vacation liability, sick time and the FAR requirements are tracked for my program
Ensure plans are in place for weekends Manpower/Milestones to accomplish
Ensure the budgets on my program are monitored daily and if off track I will assist the Supervisors to ensure Production Efficiency is met
Monitor and report forecasted budget hours by project assigned
Ensure Empower MX is utilized correctly and effectively on my program as required
Ensure that estimate updates and settlement processes are maintained in a timely and cost-effective manner by getting approval for T&M work in advance of assigning task cards
Ensure all team members assigned will be productive and efficient with their time
Minimize and manage OT by planning it on my program
Be responsible for invoicing labor, materials and outside services correctly
Manage Return to Stock (Leftovers) for my Program
Lead the continuous improvement process through those assigned to me
Ensure all work is in compliance with work documents and FAA Regulations
Ensure all follow the customer CAMP and our 145 Policies and Procedures
Set and monitor high standards for my team regarding quality and compliance
Ensure that all employees assigned are properly trained
Ensure the work area is maintained in a clean, productive and efficient manner
Mentor my Project Managers and leadership team on the importance of Quality and Compliance
Communicate any potential quality problems and issues with the DOM and executive leadership
Ensure that all employees always follow safety rules
Ensure all employees always follow Process and Procedures
Notify the DOM or GM if an unsafe condition or behavior cannot be corrected
Ensure fall protection is used properly when required
Ensure spotters are utilized as required around aircraft
Ensure accidents, aircraft damage and injuries are reported, and reports are complete, accurate and turned immediately
Ensure the work area (Hangar/aircraft) is monitored for cleanliness and safe working conditions
Communicate to the DOM and Executive leadership if an emergency occurs