Aviation Search Group — Victorville, California
Estimated salary for Transportation, Storage and Distribution Managers (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025): $82,440–$146,770 per year, median $107,230. The employer did not provide a pay range for this listing.
PROGRAM MANAGER III Aviation & Aerospace | Program Management | Victorville, California Lead Complex Aviation Programs. Drive Results. Shape the Future. We are seeking an experienced Program Manager III to lead complex aviation and aerospace programs from initial planning through successful completion. This is a high-impact opportunity for a seasoned aviation professional who understands the technical side of aircraft operations and has the program management experience to coordinate people, resources, budgets, schedules, customers, and deliverables. This role is ideal for someone who has progressed from a technical aviation background—such as A&P, engineering, maintenance, or logistics—into program management and is ready to take ownership of some of the organization's most technically challenging and business-critical programs. The Program Manager will serve as a key point of contact for customers and internal leadership while coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality. WHAT YOU'LL DO Program Leadership & Execution • Own the overall direction, planning, coordination, execution, and completion of complex aviation and aerospace programs.
• Develop detailed project plans covering scope, schedule, manpower, materials, tooling, equipment, services, and other required resources.
• Establish priorities and coordinate cross-functional resources to meet customer commitments and program milestones.
• Manage multiple programs and competing priorities while maintaining visibility into schedule, cost, quality, and performance.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively address issues before they impact program execution.
• Maintain accountability for program performance and ensure commitments are met.
Customer & Stakeholder Management • Serve as a primary point of contact for customers throughout the life of assigned programs.
• Conduct regular customer meetings and provide clear updates regarding program status, schedule, requirements, risks, and concerns.
• Build strong customer relationships through professionalism, transparency, responsiveness, and technical credibility.
• Manage customer requests and additional work, including preparing proposals and ensuring appropriate approvals are obtained before work begins.
• Ensure contractual obligations, invoicing requirements, technical documentation, and customer deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
Financial & Schedule Management • Track program budgets, forecasts, and actual expenditures to ensure programs remain financially healthy.
• Monitor labor and non-labor costs and identify opportunities to improve program profitability.
• Develop and maintain project schedules from initial planning through completion.
• Anticipate material, tooling, parts, equipment, and service requirements well in advance to prevent schedule delays.
• Support manpower planning and resource allocation based on program requirements.
• Assist with proposals, bids, estimates, high-level schedules, and new business opportunities.
Aviation & Technical Oversight • Apply strong technical knowledge of aircraft, engines, maintenance, engineering, logistics, and/or aerospace operations to program execution.
• Understand customer aircraft and technical requirements and continually expand aviation and technical knowledge.
• Review work plans and program documentation to ensure requirements are clearly communicated and properly executed.
• Conduct regular audits of applicable aircraft or engine programs to ensure compliance with established requirements and schedules.
• Work closely with maintenance, engineering, production, purchasing, scheduling, quality, and other functional teams.
Reporting & Continuous Improvement • Develop and maintain program reports, metrics, forecasts, and management dashboards.
• Utilize Microsoft Office, Excel, Microsoft Project, and other program management tools to effectively manage complex projects.
• Identify process improvements and communicate opportunities to leadership.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, professionalism, safety, and continuous improvement across all areas of responsibility.
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