POSITION SUMMARY: The Director of Aircraft Modification – Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) Programs is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational execution, and financial performance of aircraft conversion programs. This role oversees the end-to-end modification process, including engineeri
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Director of Aircraft Modification
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POSITION SUMMARY: The Director of Aircraft Modification – Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) Programs is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational execution, and financial performance of aircraft conversion programs. This role oversees the end-to-end modification process, including engineering integration, production planning, regulatory compliance, supplier coordination, and delivery of converted freighter aircraft to customers.

The Director ensures all P2F modifications meet regulatory requirements, schedule commitments, cost targets, and quality standards while driving operational efficiency and continuous improvement across modification programs.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

  • Directs the aircraft modifications functions
  • Program Leadership:
    • Lead and manage all Passenger-to-Freighter conversion programs across multiple aircraft platforms (e.g., narrowbody and widebody)
    • Oversee program lifecycle from aircraft induction through modification, certification, and redelivery
    • Establish program strategies, schedules, and resource plans to meet customer delivery commitments
    • Serve as the primary point of contact for the P2F conversion
  • Engineering & Technical Oversight
    • Coordinate closely with engineering teams responsible for structural modifications including:
      • Main Cargo Door (MCD)
      • Floor beams/Cargo Handling System (FB/CHS)
      • Supernumerary (SPNUM)
      • Center Wing Box/Horizontal Pressure Deck (CWB/HPD)
      • Rigid Barrier/9G (RB)
      • Cabin Close (CC)
      • MOD Avionics
    • Ensure compliance with certification requirements from regulators such as the Federal Aviation Administration and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency
    • Oversee Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) implementation and configuration control.
  • Operations & Production
    • Direct modification operations within MRO or conversion facilities
    • Manage MOD schedules, workforce planning for MOD on aircraft throughput
    • Coordinate with supply chain teams to ensure timely availability of modification kits and long-lead components
    • Monitor key performance indicators including cycle time, cost, quality, and on-time delivery
  • Financial Management
    • Manage program budgets, revenue forecasts, and cost performance
    • Ensure programs meet financial targets and margin expectations
    • Identify cost-reduction opportunities and operational efficiencies
  • Customer & Stakeholder Management
    • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers
    • Provide program status updates and executive briefings
    • Coordinate with internal leadership across engineering, quality, procurement, and operations
  • Quality, Safety & Compliance
    • Ensure all modifications comply with regulatory, safety, and quality requirements
    • Drive a strong safety culture within modification operations
    • Support regulatory audits and certification activities
  • Team Leadership
    • Lead cross-functional teams including program managers, engineers, planners, and operations staff
    • Mentor and develop leadership within the modification organization
    • Promote continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 12–15+ years of experience in aircraft modification, MRO, aerospace manufacturing, or engineering programs
  • 5–10 years in leadership roles managing complex aviation or aerospace programs
  • Direct experience with Passenger-to-Freighter conversions or major aircraft structural modifications
  • Airframe and Powerplant license


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Additional related training, education or certifications
  • Experience with P2F platforms such as:
    • Boeing 777-200/300P2F
    • Boeing 737-800BCF
    • Airbus A321P2F
    • Airbus A330P2F
  • Knowledge of:
    • Aircraft structural modification processes
    • STC certification
    • Aircraft production planning
    • Cargo aircraft systems
  • Familiarity with regulatory standards from the Federal Aviation Administration and European Union Aviation Safety Agency.

SUCCESS FACTORS/JOB COMPETENCIES:

  • Strong program and project management capabilities.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and customer communication skills.
  • Ability to lead large cross-functional teams in a fast-paced aerospace environment.
  • On-time aircraft delivery
  • Conversion cycle time
  • Program cost performance
  • Regulatory compliance and certification milestones
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Quality and rework rates


WORK ENVIRONMENT: This job operates in indoor and, occasionally, outdoor settings. The indoor settings include office and warehouse/airplane hangar environments which require the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, fax machines and safety gear. The outdoor settings include airplane runways and parking lots. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud. Occasionally subject to varying inside and/or outside temperatures, which may include extreme heat (temperatures above 100 degrees) or extreme cold (temperatures below 32 degrees).

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required use the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Light work; exerts up to 20 lbs. occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. frequently. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

TRAVEL: Some travel is expected for this position (up to 30)


WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must be able to legally work in the US without sponsorship.


EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN: Aspire MRO provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Aspire will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.

Company Details
Aspire MRO
2060 Eagle Pkwy
Fort Worth, Texas 76177 USA
www.aspiremro.com/
19 Open Jobs Available
Aspire MRO plays a critical role in the aviation industry by performing maintenance and modifications that keep your aircraft operational and productive for as long as possible. These goals are more important than ever as global supply chains work to...
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Location
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Type
Permanent
Company Details
Aspire MRO
2060 Eagle Pkwy
Fort Worth, Texas 76177 USA
www.aspiremro.com/
19 Open Jobs Available
Aspire MRO plays a critical role in the aviation industry by performing maintenance and modifications that keep your aircraft operational and productive for as long as possible. These goals are more important than ever as global supply chains work to...

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