Who YOU are and what You can become:  

Are you ready to join the largest airframe MRO solution provider in the world as a Aviation Program Manager.  Do you thrive at leading teams where precision, efficiency, and safety are paramount while navigating the challenge of providing a great employee experience to your team while balancing the demand of on time delivery?  If so, your are the leader we are looking for!  Join us at San Antonio Aerospace as an Aviation Program Manager and be at the forefront of innovation and excellence. 

Who WE are and where WE are going:  

At ST Engineering North America, we don't just keep planes flying safely in the sky – we elevate careers! As a leading force in the aviation industry, we are committed to maintaining excellence in aircraft maintenance for some of the world’s largest commercial airlines. We continuously invest in and incorporate smart technologies into our MRO work to serve employees and customers better and contribute to the safety and success of the aviation industry. Making our MRO solutions and process smarter also help to optimize the use resources, which helps to reduce wastage, operating costs and our carbon footprint.

SUMMARY:

The Program Manager will be responsible for the overall operation of the specific aircraft maintenance as assigned by the Director of Maintenance to minimize delays and increase production and efficiency.   He/she shall plan, direct, lay out and coordinate the activities of departments to minimize delays. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ensure that each individual aircraft project is managed for maximum efficiency and quality.
2. Train and assist subordinates in the use of proper procedures, methods and practices to be followed in each respective duty.
3. Ensure that all shop equipment and tools are available and maintained in a serviceable and working condition.
4. Maintain the premises of the Repair Station in a clean and orderly manner.
5. Be directly responsible for the proper and efficient use of all APG mechanics.
6. Evaluate departmental operations recommending improvements in quality, productivity and employee relations. Implement programs and/or procedures that strive for excellence in quality as maintained by VT SAA‘s Quality Assurance program.  Resolve departmental problems by identifying the problem, researching alternatives, analyzing the costs and benefits, implementing the best alternative and evaluating the end results.
7. Evaluate the performance of the Project Managers that were assigned under his/her supervision.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Good working knowledge or the ability to acquire skills in the following: The ability to  communicate, both orally and in writing, by presenting ideas and giving instructions/guidance to subordinates, co-workers, supervisors and outside agencies in a manner that instructions are carried out and requested information is obtained; ability to motivate and lead a staff or team of subordinates to obtain goals, higher productivity and quality work; the ability to delegate and prioritized work effectively; creatively; persuasively.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

            SUPERVISION:  The incumbent normally performs the duty assignment at his or her discretion and is limited only by policies set by administrative or legislative authority. Total end results determine the effectiveness of job performance.

            INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS:  A strong level of interpersonal skills is required to maintain an effective relationship among employees, various departments, management and the public.

            PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:  Essential responsibilities are performed in a climate controlled office but not limited to the office.  Must be able to cope with stress and mental exhaustion due to the pressures of accomplishing set goals, meeting short deadlines, maintaining numerous projects simultaneously, employee confrontations and long work hours.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: 

EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATIONS: 

• 2 years college preferred
• Current FAA A&P License Required.

EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years commercial avaiton maintenance or 5 years of military equivilent aviation experience.
• 3 years supervisory capacity.

YOU get more than Just compensation with ST Engineering: 

• 401K with company match
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance 

• Disability 
• PTO  
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance  
• Development and Career Growth Opportunities

It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems.  ST Engineering is deeply committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed.  We’re proud to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected grounds. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made.