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Pratt & Whitney · 1 month ago

Sr Regional Manager, USAF Fleet Support Services (Onsite)

East Hartford, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$124K/yr - $250K/yr

10+ years exp

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Senior Regional Manager to support the F135 Fleet Support and Services for the U.S. Air Force. The role involves managing field support engineers, overseeing fleet management plans, and ensuring effective communication with key stakeholders to enhance customer support for the F-35A aircraft fleet.

Aviation & Aerospace

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support the F135 Fleet Support and Services, USAF Customer Focal leadership team in managing and overseeing all activities related to the U.S. Air Force’s F-35A aircraft fleet and F135 engine propulsion systems

Lead, develop, and support Pratt & Whitney Field Support Engineers (FSE's) stationed at USAF F-35 bases

Coordinate with field sites to ensure personnel are properly trained and equipped to deliver the highest level of customer support

Monitor propulsion system performance metrics, oversee fleet management plans, and coordinate retrofit and modification activities

Ensure customer perspectives and needs are incorporated into sustainment planning and maintain proactive, positive communication with key stakeholders, including the F-35 Joint Program Office, HQ Air Combat Command (ACC), and operational JSF Wings, Groups, and Squadrons

Track and prioritize propulsion system non-mission capable drivers, ensuring appropriate visibility and action within the F135 Sustainment organization

Collaborate with the F-35 Site Activation Team to support the stand-up of new USAF F-35 squadrons and bases

Coordinate with the Control Account Manager to ensure appropriate staffing levels for current and future operations, and to oversee labor and travel requirements in support of the F135 program throughout its lifecycle

Qualification

USAF logistics experienceProgram/Project ManagementDefense Acquisition CertificationF35F135 experienceMaster’s DegreeALISMXI experienceOperational leadershipStakeholder managementCommunication skillsTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's Degree in engineering, logistics, or management from an accredited university

10+ years of operational leadership experience, preferably with USAF organizations

Candidate must possess a US Govt. Secret Clearance or have the ability to secure one for position requirements

Must be a US Citizen

Preferred

Master's Degree

USAF logistics experience

Program/Project Management experience

Defense Acquisition Certification or DFAR experience

F35 and F135 experience

ALIS and MXI experience

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Company

Pratt & Whitney

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Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is a global leader in propulsion systems, powering the most advanced aircraft in the world, and we are shaping the future of aviation.

Founded in 1925

East Hartford, CT, US

10001+ employees