Civil Programs Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage aircraft acquisition, completion, maintenance, and repair projects for civil programs to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate with various departments to bring projects to completion on schedule, within budget, and according to quality standards.
• Develop and track project timelines using MS Project, including critical path analysis and Schedule Performance Indicators (SPI).
• Establish and manage project budgets using MS Excel and MS Access, tracking Cost Performance Indicators (CPI).
• Lead contract management processes, including technical advice during the proposal phase and real-time tracking of contractual changes.
• Guide customers through the acquisition process, managing expectations and resolving sensitive situations with finesse.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Program Management, or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of aerospace project management experience, specifically involving aircraft completions, maintenance, or repair.
• Must be a US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder, or covered under an existing ITAR license).
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations and aerospace industry design/certification processes.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with financial budgeting and the ability to comprehend technical data packages.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 20-30%).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Professional Project or Program Management Certification.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and incentive compensation, including potential profit sharing.
• Retirement savings plan and participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• Generous paid time off, including personal time, holidays, and parental leave.
• Access to global development opportunities through Airbus Leadership University.

About the Company

Airbus Helicopters is a global leader in the aerospace industry, designing and manufacturing advanced aircraft for civil and commercial customers. Based in Columbus, MS, our facility serves as a Center of Excellence for North America, producing aircraft such as the UH-72A Lakota and H-125.