Gulfstream Project Manager - 1557

West Star Aviation

$80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent; Airframe and Powerplant License preferred.
  • 5-10 years of experience in business aviation MRO activities.
  • Extensive customer service experience with a focus on aviation.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple simultaneous projects.
  • Strong communication skills in English (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

  • Assist with work order processing and customer approvals.
  • Coordinate large projects and manage customer support effectively.
  • Prepare detailed schedules and project timelines for aircraft workflows.
  • Serve as the central contact point for customers and team members.
  • Follow up with customers post-departure to ensure satisfaction.
  • Work collaboratively with Sales and Contracts Departments as needed.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Engagement in varied daily responsibilities that enhance skills.
  • Potential for professional growth and experience in project management.
  • Collaborative team atmosphere with other project managers.
  • Involvement in customer-oriented tasks that enhance client relations.
Full Job Description
This position requires a well-rounded knowledge of business aviation maintenance, avionics, and modifications. This includes customer contact and support as well as interface with department managers as primary functions. Assisting with work order processing, coordination with the customer on squawk approval, deposit processing, and closing WOs are some examples of daily responsibilities. Job duties will vary each day and will encompass projects as designated by the Senior Project Manager. Will be required to work independently and manage multiple projects. Coordination of large projects and customer support are critical.

You will be ESSENTIAL to many FUNCTIONS including:
  • Dedication to the projects assigned, working as necessary to make sure each customer leaves impressed.
  • Pre-arrival coordination of assigned customer projects. Arrival de-brief coordination.
  • Plan and coordinate overview of aircraft work flow, providing schedule calendars as necessary depending on work scope.
  • Assistance with any department if problems arise.
  • Central point of contact for customers and West Star personnel.
  • Work independently on projects and coordinate multiple projects as assigned. Schedule and work quality are essential in these functions.
  • Work with customer in project management, pricing and customer support roles.
  • Assist as necessary with Sales and Contracts Departments for assigned aircraft.
  • Post departure follow up with customer.
  • Effectively and clearly communicate (i.e., speak, write, read) in English
  • Any other job-related duties as assigned by management.


What you'll need to bring with you:

Your Education:
A High school diploma or equivalent.
Airframe and Powerplant License beneficial.
Aviation specific training a benefit.
College education or degree beneficial.
Management, leadership, and customer service training beneficial.
A valid driver's license approved for airline travel and/or a valid passport is ideal, but not mandatory.

Your Experience:
5-10 years prior experience in business aviation MRO activities is preferred. You will need to have general experience with FAA paperwork, work order and billing processes. Extensive customer contact and customer service experience is required.

Your Initiative:
We're looking for team players who are self-motivated and able to perform in a fast paced environment where working under specific deadlines and time constraints will be common. Must be well organized, have a high attention to detail, strong written/verbal/analytical and interpersonal skills and follow all company/FAA safety rules and guidelines.

Your Sense of Responsibility:
Perform all work in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration guidelines.
Follow all company and safety rules during performance of duties.
Maintain customer oriented work habits.
Direct the work and flow of multiple projects.
Assistance in completion of work orders, FAA paperwork and billing items.
Some travel may be required.

Other particulars:

Physical Requirements
Lifts 50 lbs.
Routine walking, bending, squatting, sitting and use of stairs.
Routing or repetitive physical motion with arms and hands.
Basic personal computer operations.

Mental Requirements
Work with others in a professional manner.
Prioritize workload.
Coordinate projects.
Extensive customer contact skills.
Understanding and implementation of regulations and guidelines.

Supervision
Work with minimal supervision.
Work with other project managers coordinating projects in a cooperative manner.

Working Conditions
The majority of work will be accomplished in an office environment.
Will also work in a hangar environment which can include varied temperatures from very hot to very cold.
Some varied positions in and around aircraft.

Equipment Used
Personal computer.

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