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Aery Aviation, LLC · 2 months ago

Program Manager – Navy HEEWJ and Future Programs

Newport News, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Aery Aviation, LLC is an aviation services organization focused on engineering, certification, and production related to aircraft modifications. They are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the Navy HEEWJ program and manage additional aviation programs, ensuring technical, schedule, and financial performance in alignment with company standards.

AerospaceMechanical EngineeringProcurementProduct Design

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary program lead for the Navy HEEWJ contract and future aviation programs

Manage all aspects of program performance, including cost, schedule, quality, and risk

Oversee daily program operations, ensuring alignment with NAVAIR and Aery contract requirements

Maintain close coordination with Engineering, Production, and Quality to ensure timely execution of modification and mission readiness milestones

Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and AS9100D standards in all program activities

Manage program P&L performance and financial reporting in coordination with Accounting and the COO

Track budgets, revenue forecasts, labor utilization, and earned value performance

Identify and mitigate cost and schedule risks; implement recovery plans where necessary

Support contract change management (CCOs, REAs, and modifications) to protect program margin and scope integrity

Act as the primary point of contact for government contracting officers, NAVAIR program representatives, and commercial clients

Conduct recurring program reviews, status briefings, and milestone meetings

Maintain effective communication channels across internal and external stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability

Support proposal development, cost estimating, and technical volume inputs for new opportunities

Provide input on Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), project schedules, and staffing plans during pursuit phases

Contribute to capture strategies and program transitions for new awards

Maintain program data in Microsoft Project, Teams, and SharePoint for collaboration and visibility

Generate weekly and monthly progress reports detailing key performance indicators (KPIs), risks, and mitigation actions

Maintain Revolving Action Item Logs (RAILs) and ensure all program documentation is complete and properly archived

Model Aery’s safety-first and compliance-driven culture; ensure all directives uphold the company’s safety and ethical standards

Lead by example in promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across teams

Provide mentorship and guidance to emerging project managers and coordinators

Qualification

Program ManagementAerospace ExperienceNAVAIR ExperienceMicrosoft ProjectFinancial ManagementPMP CertificationAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical discipline

Minimum of five (5) years of program management experience in aerospace or defense

Proven success managing complex aviation or modification programs, ideally exceeding $50M+ in scope

Experience working with NAVAIR or other U.S. Department of Defense agencies

Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Teams, and SharePoint

Strong analytical, financial management, and communication skills

Familiarity with PMI PMP principles (PMP certification preferred or attainable within 12 months)

Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)

Preferred

Prior Naval Aviation or Electronic Warfare (EW/SIGINT/ELINT) program experience

Direct experience supporting or managing aircraft modification programs

Working knowledge of FAA, AS9100D, and FAR/DFARS compliance requirements

Background in cost-plus and firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract execution

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Company

Aery Aviation, LLC

Aery Aviation is an aviation services organization whose focus is on the engineering, certification, and production associated with aircraft modifications.

Founded in 2015

Newport News, Virginia, USA

51-200 employees