Technical Program Manager (Military Aviation / GSE Tooling)
A global aerospace support solutions organization is seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to support military engine tooling and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) programs. This role combines deep technical expertise with customer support, OEM coordination, and cross-functional program leadership supporting complex aviation maintenance operations.
Based in the greater Boston area, this position plays a critical role in supporting military engine programs, technical issue resolution, tooling configuration management, and consultative customer support initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain customized tooling and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) recommendations based on customer operational and maintenance requirements
- Review and validate tooling configurations, part number updates, work scope changes, and operational readiness data
- Serve as a technical liaison between customers, suppliers, internal teams, and OEM engineering organizations
- Support technical issue resolution processes involving tooling specifications, blueprint interpretation, maintenance practices, and OEM documentation
- Conduct technical reviews related to design changes, tooling compatibility, and operational impacts
- Provide technical support for sourcing, quality, aftermarket services, and sales teams
- Support certification-related activities including CE/UKCA documentation and product data validation
- Assist with customer visits, OEM campaigns, and tooling support initiatives as required
Technical Focus Areas
- Military aviation engine maintenance operations
- Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and aviation tooling
- OEM technical publications, blueprints, and maintenance documentation
- Technical issue resolution and configuration management
- Cross-functional engineering and customer support coordination
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent hands-on industry experience
- 10+ years of progressive experience in aviation tooling, GSE, engine maintenance, or related technical environments preferred
- Prior experience supporting military turbofan or turbojet engine programs strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of aviation maintenance operations, tooling applications, and support equipment
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, technical specifications, and OEM manuals
- Demonstrated technical problem-solving and project coordination experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple stakeholders
- Experience with Microsoft Office and ERP systems required
- U.S. Citizenship required
Ideal Candidate Profile
Successful candidates are:
- Customer-focused and solutions-oriented
- Detail-driven with strong technical accuracy
- Self-directed and capable of managing multiple priorities
- Comfortable collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, and customer teams
- Strong communicators who can influence through technical credibility and sound judgment
Additional Information
- Based onsite in the greater Boston / Lynn, MA area
- Approximately 10% travel supporting customer and OEM initiatives
- Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement match, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, wellness resources, and more
This opportunity is ideal for aviation professionals with military engine maintenance and tooling expertise who want to play a strategic role supporting advanced aerospace operations and customer programs.