About Us:
AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.
The Worldwide Aviation Support Services (WASS) program, an AAR business, headquartered in Rockledge, FL, provides global, world-class expeditionary and conventional aviation solutions to the US Department of State Air Wing.
Role Description:
The Program Director is responsible for the overall program operations and financial success of AAR WASS Program. Ensures overall performance, strategic planning, resource management, and alignment with corporate goals and customer expectations. Provides oversight to all management and administrative functions necessary for the safe, efficient, effective operation of the program. Sets broad program policy and direction in planning, evaluating, directing, tracking, analyzing and coordinating large, complex programs and projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensures operational requirements are safely accomplished in accordance with customers established standards and operating procedures.
- Oversee development and implementation of comprehensive business plans to grow the business and facilitate achievements via cost-effective operations.
- Directs support to domestic and international air movements and aerial operations within the assigned countries.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, vendors, partners, stakeholders, and shareholders.
- Primary face to the customer at the most senior levels in the program.
- Ensures that mission orders are consistent with and in support of contract obligations.
- Demonstrates strong customer focus and ensures customers needs are being met and exceeded where possible.
- Lead and motivate subordinates to advance positive employee engagement and develop and maintain a high performing managerial team.
- Ensure all program activities align with AARs mission and vision.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Preferred: