Facilities Transition Project Manager - Flight School Next: Ozark, AL
Textron, ozark, al, United States
**Facilities Transition Project Manager \- Flight School Next: Ozark, AL**
**Description**
We're more than aviation experts, we're pioneers\. We challenge what's possible\. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems\. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering\. And we want you\.
**This position is located onsite at Bell Ozark, Alabama Blackwell Field, with travel to Shell, Cairns, and Fort Rucker\. It will also require frequent collaboration with Bell Headquarters in Fort Worth, TX\.**
**Flight School Next \- Facilities Transition Project Manager**
The Facilities Transition Project Manager for the US Army Flight School Next \(FSN\) program is responsible for end‑to\-end planning and execution of a multi\-year facilities transition spanning government academic buildings, flightline hangars, and off base leased training assets\. This role partners with multidisciplinary teams to deliver mission ready facilities that meet Army requirements, on budget and on schedule\. Scope includes executing the Government facilities transition plan for academic buildings, briefing spaces, and flightline hangars; oversight and coordination with the Facilities team on planning and executing facility upgrades at Bell Ozark Blackwell Field; Flight School Next Facilities move in plan; and full lifecycle cost, schedule, and risk across each project\.
You will partner closely with U\.S\. Army stakeholders \(USAACE, Airfield Operations, Safety\), Bell functional leads \(Facilities, Legal, Industrial Engineering, Finance\), simulator OEM, and local authorities to achieve Initial Operating Capability \(IOC\) and Full Operating Capability \(FOC\) milestones with zero mission disruption\.
**What You'll be Doing as a Facilities Transition Project Manager**
+ Lead the execution of the Government transition plan for academic buildings and flightline hangars in coordination with USAACE and Bell program leadership\.
+ Develop and maintain a phased transition roadmap \(by building/hangar\), including deconflicted occupancy, swing‑space, and continuity of operations plans\.
+ Support requirements gathering for the planning and execution of upgrades at Bell Ozark, Blackwell Field \(hangars, office space, shops, warehouse, classrooms, simulator bays, IT/AV, ramp/airfield support as applicable\)\.
+ Collaborate with internal stakeholders \(Facilities, Contracts, Legal\) to define requirements, resolve issues, and deliver projects that reflect Bell's brand and culture\.
+ Build and manage baselined budgets and integrated master schedules \(IMS\) for each facility workstream; track cost/schedule performance\.
+ Communicate project status regularly to leadership and cross\-functional teams using written, visual, and verbal channels, including updates on timelines, budgets, risks, and opportunities\.
+ Develop and improve processes and reporting tools to enhance project efficiency, provide training to team members, and support continuous improvement initiatives\.
+ Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing competing priorities in a fast\-paced environment while fostering collaboration and maintaining stakeholder engagement\.
+ Coordinate and execute transportation plans to move Army Student Aviators throughout the Fort Rucker Training Area to established places of duty\.
**Qualifications**
**Skills You Bring to this Role**
+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field\. Related degrees with relevant experience will be considered\.
+ Minimum of 5 years' experience in project management\. Additional experience is preferred\.
+ Strong command of project controls \( such as budgeting, estimating, scheduling , risk/change management, earned value or equivalent\)\.
+ Familiarity with design and construction safety standards, compliance, principles, methods, and practices
+ Proven ability to develop, implement, and improve processes with strong problem\-solving and decision\-making skills
+ Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including ability to collaborate and influence cross\-functional teams and across all organizational levels
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
+ Background in aviation facilities \(hangars, flightline, ramp ops\) and training/academic environments \(classrooms, simulators, briefing spaces\), preferred\.
**What We Offer You in Return**
+ 80 hours of Personal Time Off \(PTO\)
+ 120 hours Vacation time
+ 12\-13 paid holidays per year
+ 6 weeks parental leave
+ Tuition reimbursement
+ Competitive salary
+ Comprehensive health insurance
+ And so much more
Contingent Hiring Notice
Bell may issue conditional job offers that depend on Government contract award, funding, contract execution, and required approvals\. If the Government does not award or fund the contract, cancels the solicitation, or stops contract execution, all contingent offers automatically become void\.
It's time to make your mark on the future of aviation\. Join us on this mission, and let's make history together\.
**We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values\.**
**EEO Statement**
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex \(including pregnancy and sexual orientation\), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law\.
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations \(ITAR\) and/or the Export Administration Regulations \(EAR\)\. The ITAR/EAR defines a U\.S\. person as a U\.S\. Citizen, U\.S\. Permanent Resident \(i\.e\. 'Green Card Holder'\), Political Asylee, or Refugee\. Non\-U\.S\. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export\-restricted information\.
**Recruiting Company:** Bell Textron Inc.
**Primary Location:** US-Alabama-Ozark
**Job Function:** Program Management
**Schedule:** Full-time
**Job Level:** Individual Contributor
**Job Type:** Experienced
**Shift:** First Shift
**Travel:** Yes, 25 % of the Time
**Relocation:** Unavailable
**Job Posting:** 04/23/2026, 2:31:17 PM
**Job Number:**
**Description**
We're more than aviation experts, we're pioneers\. We challenge what's possible\. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems\. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering\. And we want you\.
**This position is located onsite at Bell Ozark, Alabama Blackwell Field, with travel to Shell, Cairns, and Fort Rucker\. It will also require frequent collaboration with Bell Headquarters in Fort Worth, TX\.**
**Flight School Next \- Facilities Transition Project Manager**
The Facilities Transition Project Manager for the US Army Flight School Next \(FSN\) program is responsible for end‑to\-end planning and execution of a multi\-year facilities transition spanning government academic buildings, flightline hangars, and off base leased training assets\. This role partners with multidisciplinary teams to deliver mission ready facilities that meet Army requirements, on budget and on schedule\. Scope includes executing the Government facilities transition plan for academic buildings, briefing spaces, and flightline hangars; oversight and coordination with the Facilities team on planning and executing facility upgrades at Bell Ozark Blackwell Field; Flight School Next Facilities move in plan; and full lifecycle cost, schedule, and risk across each project\.
You will partner closely with U\.S\. Army stakeholders \(USAACE, Airfield Operations, Safety\), Bell functional leads \(Facilities, Legal, Industrial Engineering, Finance\), simulator OEM, and local authorities to achieve Initial Operating Capability \(IOC\) and Full Operating Capability \(FOC\) milestones with zero mission disruption\.
**What You'll be Doing as a Facilities Transition Project Manager**
+ Lead the execution of the Government transition plan for academic buildings and flightline hangars in coordination with USAACE and Bell program leadership\.
+ Develop and maintain a phased transition roadmap \(by building/hangar\), including deconflicted occupancy, swing‑space, and continuity of operations plans\.
+ Support requirements gathering for the planning and execution of upgrades at Bell Ozark, Blackwell Field \(hangars, office space, shops, warehouse, classrooms, simulator bays, IT/AV, ramp/airfield support as applicable\)\.
+ Collaborate with internal stakeholders \(Facilities, Contracts, Legal\) to define requirements, resolve issues, and deliver projects that reflect Bell's brand and culture\.
+ Build and manage baselined budgets and integrated master schedules \(IMS\) for each facility workstream; track cost/schedule performance\.
+ Communicate project status regularly to leadership and cross\-functional teams using written, visual, and verbal channels, including updates on timelines, budgets, risks, and opportunities\.
+ Develop and improve processes and reporting tools to enhance project efficiency, provide training to team members, and support continuous improvement initiatives\.
+ Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing competing priorities in a fast\-paced environment while fostering collaboration and maintaining stakeholder engagement\.
+ Coordinate and execute transportation plans to move Army Student Aviators throughout the Fort Rucker Training Area to established places of duty\.
**Qualifications**
**Skills You Bring to this Role**
+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field\. Related degrees with relevant experience will be considered\.
+ Minimum of 5 years' experience in project management\. Additional experience is preferred\.
+ Strong command of project controls \( such as budgeting, estimating, scheduling , risk/change management, earned value or equivalent\)\.
+ Familiarity with design and construction safety standards, compliance, principles, methods, and practices
+ Proven ability to develop, implement, and improve processes with strong problem\-solving and decision\-making skills
+ Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including ability to collaborate and influence cross\-functional teams and across all organizational levels
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
+ Background in aviation facilities \(hangars, flightline, ramp ops\) and training/academic environments \(classrooms, simulators, briefing spaces\), preferred\.
**What We Offer You in Return**
+ 80 hours of Personal Time Off \(PTO\)
+ 120 hours Vacation time
+ 12\-13 paid holidays per year
+ 6 weeks parental leave
+ Tuition reimbursement
+ Competitive salary
+ Comprehensive health insurance
+ And so much more
Contingent Hiring Notice
Bell may issue conditional job offers that depend on Government contract award, funding, contract execution, and required approvals\. If the Government does not award or fund the contract, cancels the solicitation, or stops contract execution, all contingent offers automatically become void\.
It's time to make your mark on the future of aviation\. Join us on this mission, and let's make history together\.
**We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values\.**
**EEO Statement**
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex \(including pregnancy and sexual orientation\), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law\.
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations \(ITAR\) and/or the Export Administration Regulations \(EAR\)\. The ITAR/EAR defines a U\.S\. person as a U\.S\. Citizen, U\.S\. Permanent Resident \(i\.e\. 'Green Card Holder'\), Political Asylee, or Refugee\. Non\-U\.S\. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export\-restricted information\.
**Recruiting Company:** Bell Textron Inc.
**Primary Location:** US-Alabama-Ozark
**Job Function:** Program Management
**Schedule:** Full-time
**Job Level:** Individual Contributor
**Job Type:** Experienced
**Shift:** First Shift
**Travel:** Yes, 25 % of the Time
**Relocation:** Unavailable
**Job Posting:** 04/23/2026, 2:31:17 PM
**Job Number:**