Senior Program & Operations Manager – Aerospace

Location: Calgary, AB
Engagement: Independent Contractor
Duration: 6 months, with potential for extension

About the Mandate

We are seeking an experienced Senior Program & Operations Manager for a consulting mandate supporting aircraft modification programs, new aircraft production, and the establishment and operation of a Final Assembly Line (FAL).

This is a hands-on senior leadership assignment requiring strong aerospace manufacturing experience and the ability to coordinate across Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Methods, Quality, Supply Chain, customers, and suppliers.

Scope of Services

The Contractor will provide program and operational leadership to support safe, efficient, and on-schedule aircraft production and delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

- Support aircraft modification programs, including STC and as-designed-build compliance
- Lead and support FAL launch, stabilization, ramp-up, and production activities
- Drive cross-functional coordination across Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Methods, Quality, and Supply Chain
- Manage program schedules, milestones, risks, mitigation plans, and recovery actions
- Identify and resolve operational and production issues impacting aircraft delivery
- Coordinate with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and senior management
- Lead program status reviews, operational reviews,



and risk assessments
- Develop and improve operational processes, governance, documentation, tools, and best practices
- Facilitate explicit roles, accountability, and effective cross-functional execution
- Support additional program and operational priorities as required

Ideal Background

We are looking for a senior aerospace professional with:

- Significant experience in aircraft manufacturing, final assembly, modification, or production operations
- Strong program management and operational leadership experience
- Experience supporting FAL launch, ramp-up, production recovery, or aircraft delivery
- Knowledge of aircraft modification programs and STC environments
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex schedules, risks, dependencies, and cross-functional issues
- Strong understanding of aerospace Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations
- Proven ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers, technical teams, and senior leadership
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder-management skills

Pay: $80,000.00-$130,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

- The position is on site in Calgary and will need you to travel or relocate there during the mandate, will you be able to work in Calgary for this role?

Work Location: In person

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