Program Manager

COMLUX AMERICA LLC

$100K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, aviation management, or a related field required.
  • 10+ years of experience in project planning and program management, preferably in aviation.
  • 5+ years of experience in an STC environment for aircraft completions or modifications.
  • Familiarity with Boeing or Airbus platforms is preferred.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and crisis management skills in aviation settings.

Responsibilities

  • Lead program planning and scheduling, ensuring resource optimization across teams.
  • Maintain program visibility and effective prioritization for production and engineering teams.
  • Develop integrated management processes for efficient cross-departmental collaboration.
  • Communicate program performance, including technical and aesthetic progress, to stakeholders.
  • Manage program schedules and budgets, ensuring alignment with project goals.
  • Facilitate interactions with subcontractors and external partners for project success.
  • Identify and address program risks, escalating critical issues to leadership.

Benefits

  • 401(k) with company contribution of 3% of eligible compensation
  • Company-sponsored Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • 100% company-paid vision premiums
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance plans
  • Access to financial consultations and guidance
Full Job Description
Role Description

The ProgramManager is responsible for planning,managing, and administering VIP interior cabin completion programs fortransport category aircraft executed under Civil Aviation Regulatory AuthoritySupplemental Type Certificate (STC) projects. This role serves as the primarycustomer advocate and the single point of contact for both customers andexecutive leadership throughout the building, completion, and delivery phasesof the aircraft.

The Program Managerensures that aircraft completion programs are delivered safely, on schedule,within budget, and in accordance with engineering specifications, regulatoryrequirements, and customer expectations. The core objective of this role is tocoordinate cross-functional teams and manage program execution to support thecompany's operational, commercial, and customer satisfaction goals.

Essential Job Functions
• Lead integratedprogram planning, scheduling, and project control activities within amulti-functional matrix organization to optimize resource allocation and ensureadherence to cost and schedule requirements.
• Ensureproduction, engineering, executive leadership, and cost management teamsmaintain clear visibility into program demands to enable effectiveprioritization and resource planning.
• Develop andmaintain integrated program management frameworks and processes that supportefficient planning and execution across multiple departments and sharedresource centers.
• Prepare programreports, presentations, and updates to communicate performance status tocustomers and leadership, including progress against technical, commercial, andaesthetic project requirements.
• Develop, manage,and maintain the master program schedule and associated program budgets.
• Coordinatecommercial and technical interactions with key program subcontractors andexternal partners.
• Contribute to thedevelopment and refinement of internal operating procedures to supportcontinuous improvement and corporate operational development.
• Standardizecustomer communications to ensure alignment with Comlux corporate communicationstandards across all aircraft completion programs.
• Maintain regularcoordination and communication with customer representatives throughout theentire program lifecycle.
• Supportperformance evaluations of key personnel based on direct observations andexperience gained during program execution.
• Identify andresolve program risks, issues, and conflicts within project teams, escalatingcritical concerns to executive leadership when appropriate.
• Develop anddeliver final program executive reports summarizing financial performance,technical results, operational outcomes, and recommendations for improvement.
• Perform otherrelated duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications,Education and Experience
• Bachelor's degreein engineering, aviation management, or a related field required.
• Minimum 10 yearsof experience in project planning and program management, preferably within theaviation industry.
• Minimum 5 yearsof experience in an STC environment supporting business or private aircraftcompletions or modifications on transport category aircraft.
• Experience withBoeing or Airbus aircraft platforms preferred.
• Excellent writtenand verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact withinternal teams, customers, and executive leadership.
• Demonstratedexperience in progressive leadership roles within aircraft production, aircraftcompletions, or aviation maintenance environments.
• Strong technicalproblem-solving and crisis management capabilities within complex aviationproduction environments.
• Ability to readand interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation.

Required Skills andAbilities
• Comprehensiveknowledge of aircraft completion processes and program execution within a VIPaircraft environment.
• Demonstratedleadership ability, strong business acumen, initiative, and the ability todrive operational results.
• Strongunderstanding of lean manufacturing principles as applied to aircraftcompletions and aviation production environments.
• Excellentcommunication and presentation skills with the ability to influencestakeholders and present information to leadership and customers.
• Proven ability tolead cross-functional teams including engineering, procurement, production,quality, and program management functions.
• Proficiency inMicrosoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Experience using Microsoft Project or similarproject scheduling tools; advanced proficiency preferred.

Work Environment

This position is primarilybased in an office environment and may require occasional time in an aircrafthangar or production environment. The role may involve:
• Ability tooperate effectively in a fast-paced, high-demand aviation environment.
• Extended periodsworking at a computer
• Occasionalexposure to aircraft hangar or production areas
• Walking betweenoffice, hangar, and production areas as needed
• Interaction withcross-functional teams in office, shop-floor, and meeting settings

Why join us?

Your success is oursuccess. We provide a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package thatsupports you and your family.
• 401(k) withcompany annual contribution equal to 3% of eligible compensation
• Company-sponsoredHSA
• 100% company-paidvision premiums
• Medical, Dental,Life Insurance, and EAP benefits
• Free financialconsultations and guidance

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