Sr Administrative Assistant - Engineering

Responsibilities

• Manage internal department and inter-departmental coordination, including document management and IT/facilities support.
• Schedule meetings with external customers and internal Airbus Group personnel.
• Arrange domestic and international travel and manage executive calendars.
• Coordinate Engineering Demand Planning (EDP) activities and collect data for budget preparation.
• Manage Vendor Purchase Orders, Purchase Requisitions, and monitor payments.
• Maintain engineering KPIs and assist with expense distribution and invoice coding.
• Handle executive communications, including drafting correspondence and screening telephone calls.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 years of administrative experience.
• Must be a US Person under ITAR regulations (citizen, green card holder, or covered by ITAR license).
• Proficiency in Office or Google software programs, including spreadsheets and databases.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and interact effectively with all levels of staff.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 5%).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with SAP.

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, and life insurance.
• Paid time off, including personal time, holidays, and a generous parental leave program.
• Access to global upskilling and development opportunities through Leadership University.

About the Company

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry, leading the design, manufacture, and delivery of aerospace products and services globally. Based in Grand Prairie, TX, our regional headquarters supports a large, diverse team dedicated to creating a better-connected and safer world.