JOB SUMMARY

The Vice President of Programs is member of the senior leadership team, responsible for implementing floor level efficiency and operational excellence initiatives to include; Production Control, Manpower Allocations, Planning, Material Control & building out Program Leadership Team at an enterprise level.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• The VP of Programs will be a key leader of the senior leadership team that executes tenants of a 5-year strategy.
• This role will lead an organization that is designed to drive process improvements and operational efficiencies across the enterprise.
• The role will engage operational and support group organizations at all levels to ensure operational changes are enabled and maintained.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong operational background in MRO operations, continuous improvement, change management coupled with strong analytical and consulting skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leadership & Strategy:
  • Develop & implement strategies to drive improvement initiatives across the enterprise
  • Maintain a collaborative approach to identify, prioritize and execute improvement initiatives
  • Collaborate with other key peer groups & stakeholders to conduct analysis to help prioritize initiatives
  • Facilitate workshops with operational leaders gain understanding a consensus on the development of execution plans
• Technology Deployment(s)
  • Lead key technology deployments within Operations
  • Evolve existing tools to support 5-year strategic initiatives
  • Identify and evaluate other technology systems needed to support key improvements.
• Process Improvement:
  • Align current operational processes to meet the evolving technology roadmap
  • Utilize best practice methodologies to streamline processes to support key strategic initiatives
  • Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to align processes to evolving technology roadmap
  • Align cross departmental KPIs towards common outcomes to support key strategic initiatives
• Operational Alignment:
  • Collaborate with Peer Business Unit Leaders / General Managers to align capacity requirements.
  • Build out Program Execution Team that will collaborate with site program leaders by make / model, driving enterprise alignment, accountability and narrowing execution variability
  • Leverage an enterprise mindset when establishing initiatives that are tangible, repeatable & scalable
• Performance Management
  • Utilize key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Monitor and report on operational performance, using data-driven insights to inform decision-making.
  • Utilize KPI’s and analysis to drive accountability and ownership for achieving performance targets and sustaining results.
• Change Management:
  • Lead change management efforts to ensure successful implementation of technology & process improvements.
  • Engage and communicate with stakeholders to gain buy-in and support for operational changes.
  • Development and implement training and support to teams to ensure smooth transitions and adoption of new processes.

KEY RESULTS

• Implementing tenants of the 5-year strategy:
  • Improved Application of Labor Hours
  • Improved Billing Efficiency of applied labor hours thru process & standards
  • Increased ELR (Effective Labor Rate) across a programs/locations
  • Support of Centralized Scheduling and optimization initiatives through collaboration
  • Implementation of Planning System and aligned processes across sites
  • Implementation of a standard Production Control System
  • Implement Resource Planning for manpower allocations
  • Lead Materials Control across locations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or equivalent licensing and operational experience.
• Strong background in analytics & change management; i.e. Consulting, and/or Project Management Office (PMO), etc.
• 20+ years in Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) environment(s)
• Proven abilities to optimize work processes, navigate challenging situations and meet operational targets.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Advanced computer experience or training required.

SUPERVISION

• Will work under supervision of President & COO.
• Direct supervision of Production Control, Planning, Material Control & Program Leadership Team
• Partner with other Business Unit Leaders (VPs/GMs), Program Managers and Team Leads on multiple projects in a cooperative manner.
• Partner with other key enterprise stakeholders (FP&A, IT, PMO, Facilities, HR, etc.) in brining along ideas and gaining support for initiatives

Compensation & Benefit Information

The following information is disclosed according to state specific requirements. If the position applied to is not in a state with these requirements, the following information may not apply. The salary range for this position generally ranges between $230,000-$275,000. Actual rate will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package. Other forms of compensation include a semi-annual discretionary bonus, as well as medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), paid holidays and vacation time.

West Star Aviation’s Benefits

• Benefits Effective Day One for Eligible Employees
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage with Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Life Insurance, Disability Benefits & Supplemental Benefits
• 401(k) Plan with Employee Contributions & Employer Match
• Paid Company Holidays & Weekly Paid Time Off Accruals
• Flexible Work Schedules include 5x8, 4x10 and 3x12
• Weekly Competitive & Industry Leading Pay means you are paid more often
• Bonus Opportunity based on Company and Site Performance
• Internal Mobility & Career Advancement opportunities