o Must be an American National (AN) 
o Bachelor’s degree in an aviation related field or at least 10 years’ experience as a manager  in a large aviation program 
o Minimum 5 years’ experience in Aviation Management for rotary and fixed-winged aircraft.  Extensive experience in Aviation Maintenance Program Management or Aviation Logistics is required, to include 3 years at the Program Manager or Deputy Program Manager level.
o Minimum of 4 years of management oversight in aircraft maintenance operations, managing day-to-day program support (to include maintenance and logistic support, training, safety,  etc.) with demonstrated results.  
o A minimum of 9 years’ work experience in the field of aviation systems – to  include organizational or intermediate maintenance activity support management  and/or logistics management in a large aviation organization.   
o A minimum of 5 years as an Aviation Maintenance/Logistics Officer or civilian equivalent  responsible for aviation maintenance/logistic support in a large aviation program. Experience  in aviation system program support, to include a minimum of 3 years of experience in US  Government contracting in the aviation field. Extensive experience with rotary-wing aircraft  and experience managing maintenance programs that include program aircraft (UH60) preferred.   
o A minimum of 5 years’ experience supervising aviation logistic support requirements. 
o Demonstrably strong financial management skills establishing budget requirements and budget management to achieve established performance objectives.   
o Must have effective written and verbal communications skills and demonstrate experience in and ability to oversee preparation and delivery of contract deliverables, as well as produce 
a wide range of documents and reports to meet customer or contractually mandated deadlines.   
o Minimum English language ability equivalent to the Foreign Service Institute Level R/4, S/4, if not a native speaker. Strong English writing skills required. Minimum Spanish language ability equivalent to the Foreign Service Institute Level R/3, S/3.    
o The DPM must possess a Moderate Risk Public Trust certification conducted by the Bureau of Diplomatic Security DS/SI/PSS) prior to contract performance