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Head Of Programs Legacy Aircrafts job at Eleven Recruiting in Chatsworth CA

Description, duties, responsibilities

Eleven Recruiting is seeking an experienced Head of Programs to lead a team of Program Managers supporting the transition sustainment and optimization of mature aerospace and defense product lines. This individual will be responsible for end-to-end program execution including cross-functional coordination P&L accountability and long-term customer satisfaction.

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the companys legacy products-many of which are acquired or licensed from OEMs-are sustained at the highest standards of quality compliance and profitability. The ideal candidate brings deep leadership capability production planning expertise and a sharp understanding of MRO or low-volume/high-mix manufacturing environments.

Our client specializes in OEM-endorsed support of mature aerospace technologies enabling global OEMs to divest non-core product lines while ensuring long-term availability of mission-critical components. The company serves both military and commercial aviation markets through:

• A global footprint of FAA/EASA-certified repair stations.
• A portfolio of 6500+ active part numbers across avionics hydraulics fuel systems and actuation.
• Licensed manufacturing and repair capabilities sourced from top-tier OEMs (including recent acquisitions from Tier 1 suppliers).
• Strategic growth driven by private equity backing and expansion into North America UK and Asia.

• Lead and mentor a team of 10+ Program Managers each responsible for multiple aviation legacy product lines and high-complexity programs.
• Oversee transition of licensed products ensuring proper onboarding IP integration and ramp-up through cross-functional collaboration.
• Guide the team in long- and short-term program planning issue resolution cost control and performance tracking.
• Ensure alignment with company P&L targets budgeting frameworks and operational KPIs.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering Quality Contracts Operations Procurement and Finance to support product delivery and strategic objectives.
• Maintain program compliance with applicable FAA/EASA standards quality systems and contractual obligations.
• Recommend and implement policy workflow or process enhancements to improve program execution and profitability.
• Drive effective new product hand-off processes and facilitate clean transitions to functional support departments.

• Bachelors degree in Business Engineering or Science.
• 10+ years of experience in technical or engineering-oriented program/project management.
• 5+ years of production planning in fast-paced low-volume/high-mix environments.
• 3+ years of P&L ownership and financial execution.
• Hands-on experience with MRP/ERP systems (SAP Oracle etc.).
• Deep understanding of aerospace product lifecycle and sustainment models.

• PMP Lean Six Sigma or equivalent program management certifications.
• Familiarity with OEM licensing models FAA/EASA regulatory requirements or aerospace sustainment contracts.
• Deep knowledge of program financials: earned value revenue forecasting cost modeling and margin optimization.
• Excellent written verbal and presentation skills-comfortable interfacing with customers suppliers and executive leadership.

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