Aircraft Project Manager

Essential Responsibilities Lead projects from requirements definition through deployment, identifying schedules, scopes, budget estimations, and implementation plans, including risk mitigation. Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure that projects adhere to scope, schedule, and budget. Analyze project status and, when necessary, revise the scope, schedule, or budget to ensure that project requirements can be met. Establish and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders, providing day‑to‑day contact on project status and changes. Coordinate resources and vendors for the execution of projects. Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders, and ensuring technical feasibility. Ensure resource availability. Develop detailed project plans to track progress. Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques. Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders. Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors. Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation. Manage team of FSR’s (Field Service Representatives). Establish and maintain processes for managing scope during the project lifecycle, setting quality and performance standards, and assessing risks. Assign and monitor resources to ensure project efficiency and completion. Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels and elevate issues, as necessary, according to the project work plan. Provide configuration control of aircraft and products. Support the Government configuration change process by identifying data requirements, mandatory service bulletins, and non‑mandatory notices and advisories that may require an aircraft configuration change. Recommend changes to, or implementation of avionic systems, aircraft modifications, inspections, refurbishments, or life‑limits to prevent unscheduled, but predictable failures. Provide technical interface with third‑party OEM, modifier, integrator, and service providers. Manage fielding, warranty claims, and rework with service providers; verify work completed to ensure quality is maintained. Provide oversight of subcontractor or vendor support activities in‑progress to assure standards are met. Support introduction of new aircraft, mission system upgrades, test and evaluation of new capabilities or technologies. Stay engaged with industry for avionics and sensor systems, keeping up with new products and understanding system obsolescence. Periodically required to travel in support of customers’ mission. Minimum Requirements Must be able to obtain a Customs and Border Protection suitability clearance; U.S. citizenship required to obtain the clearance. High school diploma or GED required. Valid State driver’s license required. Five (5) years manufacturing/maintenance/modification/quality experience related to any or all of the following: Textron Model B300, Sikorski UH60, Airbus AS350, Cessna C206, Pilatus PC‑12 and De Haviland Dash‑8 aircraft. Five or more years of project management experience. Two or more years working on CBP aircraft, managing maintenance and modifications and integration of new systems. Strong knowledge of aircraft systems and avionics. Strong knowledge of FAR’s, major repairs and alterations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong presentation skills. Ability to communicate effectively and deal diplomatically with customers, dealers, and employees. Ability to work independently and make decisions regarding service and customer support. Advanced knowledge of electrical, electronic, mechanical, and associated systems of aircraft as applied to maintenance and modifications. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of software. Must be able to read and interpret wiring diagrams and blueprints. Perform other qualified duties as assigned. Physical Requirements / Working Environment Frequent exposure to aircraft operations with extreme temperatures and high noise. May be an austere environment. Preferred Qualifications FAA Airframe &Powerplant certificates. FAA Inspection Authorization. Compensation Salary: $122,500.00. Compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax‑saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance EEO Statement Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters. #J-18808-Ljbffr PAE Government Services Inc.