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Essential Functions:

• Assists the Program Manager with aircraft modification programs and supporting projects "from beginning to end" to ensure projects meet Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Schedule, Budget, and Team Development factors for success
• Supports the Program Manager with all programmatic aspects of assigned projects with specifically focused responsibility for customer relationship, cost, schedule, technical planning, tracking and reporting, technical execution, and ensuring overall program performance objectives are achieved
• Reviews contract requirements and associated statement of work (SOW) with the Program Manager to help determine required manpower, schedule, budget, and risks to accomplish program objectives
• Collaborates with the Program Manager to assist with the development of an effective Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to properly plan, organize, and manage assigned projects
• Supports the development and maintenance of individual project schedules and program integrated master schedules from initial planning through delivery
• Assists with the creation of resource-loading charts to forecast man-power requirements and demand by required skill set
• Supports the timely execution and ensure program cost, schedule, and performance objectives
• Proactively solves problems (takes initiative, exhibits critical thinking, and "owns" managed projects and results)
• Works with the Program team to identify and manage risks and develops risk mitigation strategies
• Works with subcontractors/vendors to support project requirements
• Collaborates with the Program Manager to assist with the development of program status reports in accordance with contractual and internal requirements
• Supports responses to Request for Proposal (RFP) to include solutioning, schedule and WBS development, basis of estimate (BOE) generation, development and review of technical proposals, and pricing
• Coordinates with management team to identify and track vital factors for success
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in engineering, business, or technical field required, bachelor's degree preferred.
• Equivalent documented work experience in lieu of degree may be acceptable
• 1-3 years' experience supporting aerospace or equivalent projects.
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification desired, but not required
• Project coordination/management experience a must
• Experience in aviation/aerospace required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Previous scheduling/planning experience is required
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment; able to manage project tasks, scope change, and schedules to keep projects on-track
• Self-starter demonstrating solid judgment; understands when to seek guidance but has strong ability to think and act independently under limited oversight and direction
• Detail-oriented, organized, and possess a strong work ethic
• High level of stress tolerance and ability to work long hours
• Working knowledge with Microsoft Office suite including Microsoft Project
• Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance or demonstrate eligibility to possess clearance

The Assistant Program Manager performs functions, or is immediately available to perform functions that are considered safety sensitive for the purpose of maintenance or preventive maintenance as defined by 14 CFR 121. Therefore, employment and continued employment with the company is conditioned upon full compliance with the company's Antidrug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program as required by 14 CFR Part 120, 135, 145 and 49 CFR Part 40.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits.

About AEVEX Aerospace

AEVEX Aerospace, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Massachusetts, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

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