-Previous supervisory experience managing technical personnel in an aerospace, aviation, or advanced manufacturing environment.
-Experience supporting prototype aircraft development, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), aircraft modifications, integration, or flight test operations.
-Strong understanding of aircraft assembly, maintenance, troubleshooting, and systems integration processes.
-Experience coordinating cross-functional activities with engineering, quality, supply chain, and program management organizations.
-Ability to anticipate and resolve technical, resource, and scheduling challenges to support critical program milestones.
-Familiarity with rapid prototyping environments, engineering changes, and evolving technical requirements.
-Knowledge of aerospace quality management systems, including tool control, AS9100 standards, and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention.
-Experience mentoring, developing, and evaluating technical personnel to improve workforce capability and performance.
-Strong interpersonal, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to lead teams in a dynamic, schedule-driven environment.
-Proficiency with workforce planning, labor tracking, and enterprise resource planning systems.
-Demonstrated ability to effectively manage workforce utilization, labor budgets, staffing requirements, and operational schedules.