Aery Aviation LLC
Program Manager
Newport News, VA · Contract
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About the role
- About Aery Aviation LLC Aery Aviation, LLC is an aviation services organization whose focus is on the engineering, certification, and production associated with aircraft modifications. Our team has significant experience spanning everything from single engine ISR aircraft for government utilization to widebody VVIP interior completions. From design to
- delivery, Aery provides turnkey, bespoke solutions for our clientele.
Nice to have
- About Aery Aviation LLC Aery Aviation, LLC is an aviation services organization whose focus is on the engineering, certification, and production associated with aircraft modifications.
- Our team has significant experience spanning everything from single engine ISR aircraft for government utilization to widebody VVIP interior completions.
- Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and AS9100D across program activities and deliverables.
- Track budgets, revenue forecasts, labor utilization, and earned value.
- Identify, forecast, and mitigate cost/schedule risks
- 3) Stakeholder Communication & Customer Leadership Act as the primary point of contact for government contracting officers, NAVAIR program representatives, and commercial clients.
- Contribute to pursuits through development of WBS inputs, project schedules, and staffing plans.
- Provide input to capture strategies and program transition planning for new awards.
Benefits
- We offer the right candidate the chance to join a forward-thinking organization, supported by a competitive compensation and benefits package.
Company info
- Looking For Aery Aviation, LLC is seeking an experienced Program Manager (PM) to lead a major contract as the Prime contractor interface and to manage additional government and commercial aviation programs as awarded.
- The Program Manager will own overall program execution-from award through delivery and sustainment-driving technical excellence, schedule reliability, and financial performance in alignment with Aery's operational standards, quality requirements, and safety culture.
- This role reports to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and serves as a primary partner to the Prime Contractor and internal teams including Engineering, Quality, Flight Operations, Production, and Finance.
- Ideal candidates are proactive, structured leaders who communicate clearly, manage risk early, and thrive in a fast-moving aerospace/defense environment-while building a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- What You Will Be Doing 1) Program Leadership & Execution Serve as primary program lead for the contract and future aviation programs.
- Own program performance across cost, schedule, quality, and risk.
- Lead daily program execution to ensure alignment with Prime contract requirements and Aery standards.
- Coordinate closely with Engineering, Production, and Quality to deliver modification and mission readiness milestones on schedule.
- 2) Financial & Contract Oversight Manage P&L performance and program financial reporting in coordination with Accounting and the COO.
- Identify, forecast, and mitigate cost/schedule risks; implement recovery actions when needed.
- Lead contract change management (CCOs, REAs, and modifications) to protect margin and scope integrity.
- Lead recurring program reviews, status briefings, and milestone meetings.
- Maintain clear, transparent communication across internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment, accountability, and execution discipline.
- 4) Business Development & Growth Support proposal development, cost estimating, and technical volume inputs for new opportunities.
- 5) Program Management Tools & Reporting Maintain program visibility using Microsoft Project, Teams, and SharePoint.
- Maintain accurate RAILs (Revolving Action Item Logs) and ensure program documentation is complete, controlled, and archived.
- Lead with a modern, people-centered approach-fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Mentor emerging program managers and coordinators; help strengthen organizational program execution capabilities.
- You Must Have Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical discipline.
- 5+ years of program management experience in aerospace or defense.
- Demonstrated success leading complex aviation/mission or modification programs, ideally $50M+ scope.
- Experience supporting government contracting and/or DoD agencies.
- Experience in government ISR Operations Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Teams, and SharePoint.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Secret Security Clearance (U
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