FlightSafety International Inc

Deputy Program Manager - Field Operations

FlightSafety International Inc • $90K — $120K *
De Pere, WI 54115In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business management or related field, or 15 years of relevant experience.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in management and administration, ideally in an Air Traffic Control facility.
  • Experience managing programs of similar size and complexity to this contract.
  • PMP certification is desirable.
  • Strong leadership background with experience in training management.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations of field training personnel at FAA facilities.
  • Ensure compliance with contract requirements and operational consistency.
  • Monitor performance metrics and manage resource allocation effectively.
  • Support strategic execution and performance management as directed by the Program Manager.
  • Identify risks and implement corrective actions for operational improvements.
  • Maintain relationships with FAA field leadership and stakeholders.
  • Lead and develop field program managers and support workforce development efforts.

Benefits

  • Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
  • Contribution to enterprise initiatives and strategic planning efforts.
  • Support for recruiting and staffing activities for field operations.
  • Collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders in the FAA.
  • Travel opportunities as required for the role.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Deputy Program Manager - Field Operations

Location: Washington, DC

Position contingent upon award of contract

Position Purpose:

The Deputy Program Manager for Field Operations serves as the primary operational leader for nationwide field training activities under the FAA program contract. Operating at a Director level, this role provides day-to-day oversight of all field-based contract personnel, ensuring consistent execution, performance, and compliance across geographically dispersed FAA facilities. This individual partners closely with the Program Manager, to implement enterprise training strategies, drive operational excellence, and maintain alignment with customer expectations. The Deputy Program Manager assumes full program leadership responsibilities when the Program Manager is unavailable. This position must be based in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities, and Authorities:
  • Oversee and direct the daily activities of field contract personnel delivering training services across all FAA field facilities.
  • Ensure operational consistency, adherence to standard processes, and compliance with contract requirements nationwide.
  • Monitor field performance metrics, resource allocation, and workload distribution to maintain service-level commitments.
  • Support the Program Manager in executing program strategy, operational plans, and performance management across the enterprise.
  • Identify operational risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities, and implement corrective actions.
  • Assist in governance, reporting, audit readiness, and contractual compliance related to field operations.
  • Maintain effective working relationships with FAA field leadership, including facility managers, supervisors, and regional stakeholders.
  • Serve as liaison between field sites and central program leadership, ensuring timely communication, issue escalation, and customer satisfaction.
  • Provide leadership and support to field program managers and supervisors, ensuring consistent application of performance management, coaching, and workforce development.
  • Support succession planning and career development for field personnel.
  • Contribute to recruiting, onboarding, and staffing activities for field operations.
  • Support budget execution related to field operations.
  • Participate in enterprise initiatives, process improvements, and strategic planning efforts.
  • Travel as required.


MINIMUM EDUCATION:
  • Minimum of a bachelor's degree in business management or a comparably relevant field from an accredited institution, in addition to what is listed below. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, at least 15 years of relevant management and administration experience.


MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
  • At least 10 years of relevant experience in the management and administration of efforts comparable to those under this contract. Prior management experience in an Air Traffic Control facility or comparable experience relevant to the management of this effort.
  • Demonstrated experience managing a program or organization of similar size, scope, and complexity to that anticipated under this contract.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
  • PMP certification desired.
  • Fluent in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills;
  • Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and/or pivot tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to interact professionally with various levels of management in a matrixed environment
  • Ability to adapt to changing schedules and high-pressure situations
  • Knowledge of management principles and their applications
  • Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
  • Ability to manage multiple projects under tight timelines and provide status updates, including course redirection, along the way
  • Demonstrated agent of change, and skilled at balancing functional/departmental initiatives in tandem with organizational objectives
  • Solid knowledge of military standards and specification practices
  • Fundamental understanding of earned value management system principles, procedures and practices
  • Experience in training leadership positions
  • Experience in leading large functional staffs
  • Experience in writing training doctrine and strategy
  • Experience in joint training operations to include multi-national
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office suite or related software, in particular Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project

About FlightSafety International Inc

FlightSafety International is a provider of professional aviation training, simulation equipment and software, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. FlightSafety operates the world's largest fleet of full-flight simulators at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, South Africa and the United Kingdom. The company's customers include commercial airlines, business aviation operators and aircraft manufacturers, as well as military and government agencies. FlightSafety was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
Learn more about FlightSafety International Inc
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1951
* Ladders Estimates

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