Deputy Service Manager – Sustainment

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. Oversee activation activities for new Line Replaceable Units (LRU) components, repairs, and service limits at F135 Controls and Accessories Repair locations .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeWindsor Locks • Connecticut • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in overseeing repair activation activities and managing complex projects within aerospace manufacturing, ensuring alignment with customer needs and operational goals. Proficient in program management, risk assessment, and stakeholder collaboration to drive successful project execution.

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Program Management ExperienceEngineering Project ManagementEarned Value Management (EVMS)Aerospace Manufacturing KnowledgeCustomer-Facing Experience

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementRepair Activation PlanningBudget ManagementRisk ManagementSupply Chain Oversight

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Ground Support EquipmentService Engineering

Industry Keywords

Line Replaceable Units (LRU)Aerospace Manufacturing TechniquesOperations Process ManagementMilitary Program Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee activation activities for new Line Replaceable Units (LRU) components, repairs, and service limits at F135 Controls and Accessories Repair locations
Develop and execute repair activation plans through closure
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external stakeholders to ensure Repair Center capability meets customer needs
Work with Ground Support Equipment, Service Engineering, Oklahoma City Supplier Management, and Contracts teams
Assess and mitigate the impact of design and process changes on Repair Center operations
Identify and evaluate future LRU candidates for depot activation
Manage repair activation project budgets, sales commitments, resources, and milestones
Support proposal development and contract negotiations for future repairs
Identify and manage risks and opportunities affecting the sales plan and activation project execution
Stay current on engineering activities related to F135 Controls and Accessories designs and processes
Ensure customer expectations and supportability goals for Collins C&A components are met

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
U.S. citizenship required
Program or product management experience
Engineering or Operations project management of multiple complex projects with competing priorities
Military Program Earned Value Management (EVMS) experience preferred
Customer-facing experience, particularly with the U.S. government, preferred
Manufacturing and/or repair/field operations process experience preferred
Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing techniques and technical requirements preferred
Experience in operations and production flow management, including supply chain oversight, preferred
Willingness to travel up to 10%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution
Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and ID theft protection insurance
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
Carrot Health for hormonal health, fertility, and family building
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program
Potential relocation eligibility
Flexible work schedules
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off and holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available