Amentum

Aircraft Project Manager

Amentum$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in project management within the aviation sector.
  • 5+ years of experience specifically with CBP aircraft maintenance and modifications.
  • Expertise in aircraft systems and avionics, particularly in specified models.
  • Strong knowledge of FAA regulations, major repairs, and alterations related to aircraft.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, essential for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage aircraft project logistics from inception to completion.
  • Coordinate resources and stakeholders, ensuring projects stay on track financially and timewise.
  • Assess and modify project plans based on evolving requirements and challenges.
  • Establish strong relationships with stakeholders for project transparency.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project documentation and tracking systems.
  • Oversee specifications and technical feasibility for aircraft modifications and upgrades.
  • Ensure quality control and compliance through careful vendor and subcontractor management.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday policy.
  • 401(k) with matching contributions to support retirement savings.
  • Educational reimbursement to encourage professional development.
  • Parental leave to support work-life balance.
  • Employee stock purchase plan offering ownership opportunities.
  • Access to tax-saving options for enhanced financial management.
  • Disability and life insurance for financial security.
  • Pet insurance to support your furry family members.
Full Job Description
The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing and managing projects, modifications, and maintenance and provides technical oversight for all CBP aircraft.

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.
  • Developing 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 escalate issues, as necessary, according to 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 which 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.
  • May be required to travel to multiple CBP Sites.


Minimum Requirements:
  • Must be able to obtain a Customs and Border Protection suitability clearance. Note: U.S citizenship is 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.
  • Five 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 Details:
TBD

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual 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:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
  • 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


Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:
06/11/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

About Amentum

Amentum is a leading provider of engineering and technical services to the U.S. government and commercial customers worldwide. The company offers a wide range of services, including environmental remediation, facilities management, and logistics and supply chain management, among others. Amentum has a global presence, with operations in over 20 countries, and serves a diverse range of customers, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and the Department of State. The company is committed to providing high-quality services and has a strong reputation for technical expertise, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Learn more about Amentum
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
Founded
2014
Revenue
$5 billion

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