Readiness Program Manager Jobs in Covington, LA (NOW HIRING)

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $4.5B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and supervise day-to-day operations supporting the F-5 aircraft program at the assigned site.
• Establish necessary working relationships with Navy counterparts and maintain a close liaison with the program manager on matters affecting site operations and/or personnel.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, company policies, safety standards, and federal regulations.
• Direct maintenance operations, logistics, quality assurance, and personnel to meet program and customer objectives.
• Provide for the welfare of the personnel and the enhancement of the contract, to include optimizing the balance between resources of manpower, equipment, time, and materials across multiple locations supporting the contract.
• Serve as the site liaison with military, government, and contractor personnel.
• Maintain readiness and availability of aircraft in support of training and mission requirements.
• Provide leadership to site personnel including hiring, scheduling, performance reviews, and professional development.
• Meets or exceeds all performance requirements. Effectively manages employee issues that may arise. Communicates new requirements, concerns, and issues to the PM for resolution.
• Ability to communicate knowledgeably and effectively at senior management levels.
• Responsible for personnel, operational support, GSE, tool control, training, supply chain and support services
• Strong leadership skills with ability to manage a large and diverse workforce. Knowledgeable in operations, logistics, and resource management.
• Monitor and report operational performance metrics, including maintenance turnaround times and aircraft availability.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and safety.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and safety regulations.
• Manage site budgets, procurement, and inventory of parts, tools, and equipment.
• Plan and coordinate off-site detachment requirements for up to sixteen weeks a year of detached support responsible for on-aircraft servicing and maintenance.
• Support audits, inspections, and reporting requirements as directed by V2X leadership and customer.
• Exhibits positive courteous behavior with customers, businesses and coworkers.
• Prepare and submit reports and briefings to V2x program leadership and government stakeholders.

This classification’s activities range from an office-like environment with extensive sitting demands to a flight-line environment with extensive climbing, standing, stooping, bending, pushing, kneeling, stretching, and walking. May occasionally be required to lift objects whose weight exceeds 30 pounds. Special vision abilities to perform this job are close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.

The diversity of work conditions may range from an office environment where there is little or no physical discomfort to a flight line environment where inclement weather may subject the individual to severe changes in temperature, wind, rain, etc. May be required to work in areas where high noise hazards prevail. May be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and electrical shock hazards. Occasional travel may be required. May require extended working hours, weekends, or holidays to meet mission requirements.

Must be willing to travel. Travel is occasional in this role; approximately 25% of the time.

• Shall have 15 years of aircraft maintenance experience to include 5 years in a supervisory position managing high performance aircraft during high temp operations.
• Must understand the mission of the F-5 and be able to coordinate all Contractor resources to achieve the contract objective related to aircraft maintenance.
• Shall possess previous experience in managing a fluctuating workload, military maintenance plans and procedures.
• Strong background in military aircraft maintenance and operations -F-5 aircraft experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of U.S. Navy or DOD maintenance procedures (e.g. NAMP, COMNAVAIRINST 4790.2).
• Working knowledge of Maintenance documentation and reporting. (e.g. OOMA, VIDS MAFS, AMSRR).
• Working knowledge of EKMS policy and procedures for Navy Electronic Key Management system Tiers 2&3.
• Working Knowledge of DCMA 8210.1 (series) Contractor’s Flight and Ground Operations
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Must be a US citizen and complete high school or equivalent.
• Active or eligible for a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.
• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.

What We Bring:

• At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.
• The successful candidate’s starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.

 Employee benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.

• Shall have 15 years of aircraft maintenance experience to include 5 years in a supervisory position managing high performance aircraft during high temp operations.
• Must understand the mission of the F-5 and be able to coordinate all Contractor resources to achieve the contract objective related to aircraft maintenance.
• Shall possess previous experience in managing a fluctuating workload, military maintenance plans and procedures.
• Strong background in military aircraft maintenance and operations -F-5 aircraft experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of U.S. Navy or DOD maintenance procedures (e.g. NAMP, COMNAVAIRINST 4790.2).
• Working knowledge of Maintenance documentation and reporting. (e.g. OOMA, VIDS MAFS, AMSRR).
• Working knowledge of EKMS policy and procedures for Navy Electronic Key Management system Tiers 2&3.
• Working Knowledge of DCMA 8210.1 (series) Contractor’s Flight and Ground Operations
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Must be a US citizen and complete high school or equivalent.
• Active or eligible for a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.
• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.

What We Bring:

• At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.
• The successful candidate’s starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.

 Employee benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.