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Top Aces is a privately owned, Montreal-based global leader in aerospace and defence founded in 2000 by three former Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 fighter pilots. We provide advanced adversary (Red Air), air-defense and Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) training services to allied forces around the globe, including Canada, Germany and the USA.

Top Aces is changing the face of air combat training with our innovative technology, highly experienced team and an unparalleled safety record of more than 125 000 operational training hours flown in support of our customers worldwide. Our dynamic team contributes to delivering on our purpose of training the next generation of combat leaders by living our values of Service, Integrity, Excellence, and Together every day!

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Program Manager

The Program Manager is responsible to oversee all aspects of the German SFZD program. As the person accountable for this program, they will coordinate all activities related to the Contract scope and will hold the authority to develop and implement specific courses of action for the program to be successful and profitable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Accountable for the Profit and Loss of the program
• Accountable for delivery of service, team composition and performance; and customer satisfaction
• Act as the primary contact to BAAINBw for Top Aces GmbH and Top Aces Inc.
• Complete understanding of SFZD Contract, SOW, and Annexes
• Respond to BAAINBw meetings and represent Top Aces at such meeting. Responsible to resolve any deficiencies identified.
• Continuously analyze the program performance, propose and execute changes required to maintain and grow performance.
• In conjunction with the Director Operations, supervision of Flight Ops, ensuring schedule is optimized and compliant with flight and duty time regulations;oversight of Ops co-ord functions to ensure operational readiness (e.g. det manning, a / c & equipment scheduling, load control);manage qualifications of Ops Coord personnel;manage sortie reporting to facilitate billing;
• In conjunction with the Director of Maintenance (or Maintenance Manager) supervision of SFZD MOB facilities and technicians;oversight of Maintenance functions to ensure SFZD fleet readiness;
• In conjunction with Lead Pilots and D / CP Germany, supervision of pilots;ensure adherence to Top Aces and DND flying regulations / standards;manage qualifications of pilots;maintain a current operations library;
• Support Flight Safety and Quality Management Systems;
• Participate in activities associated with winning future contracts.
• Support BD team, especially related to German growth opportunities
• Tasks and responsibilities as per Company Operations Manual (COM)
• Cooperate with HQ Top Aces in Canada and cross-company functions HR, Finance, Operations, BD. and other programs to ensure balanced coordination of leadership (Program vs. Functional Leadership and Reporting)

Education / Work Experience Requirements :

Working Conditions

Some travel is required

Supervisory, Training and Advisory Responsibilities :

Direct reports

Occupational Health and Safety Responsibilities :

You will have the following responsibilities in order to comply with the company's Occupational Health and Safety program :

Managers are responsible for :

Security Clearance Requirements / CGP / ITAR :

A security clearance in secret protection according to the German Sicherheitsüberprüfungsgesetz is mandatory for the function but can be obtained upon arrival.

By joining Top Aces, you will find :

Come share your passion with us! Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered, and challenged to be your best self.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Top Aces, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age. The masculine form may be used in this job description solely for ease of reading but refers to men, women and gender diversity.

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