Oversee the planning and execution of aircraft modification programs, including schedule, budget, engineering status, certification, supplier management and kit development.TheProgram Manager will coordinate cross-functional teams, oversee risk management and ensure on-time delivery of all engineering, supplier and certification milestones.

What you will be responsible for:

• Review Statement of Work (SOW) for program and customer specific requirements.
• Lead and manage assigned programs, including development of overall program schedule, budget, engineering status, certification, supplier management and kit development.
• Coordinate engineering requirements with Director of Engineering and Project Engineer (as applicable) and monitor out of scope items to ensure projects remain within plan and budget. Prepare, review and submit change orders to customer.
• Identify, track and close action items resulting from meetings and reviews.
• Identify and mitigate risks throughout the program lifecycle, ensuring timely coordination and resolution of challenges.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders (Engineering, Buyers, Kitting/QC, manufacturing, certification organization/ODA, suppliers) to ensure compliance and successful program execution.
• Support customer and supplier kickoff and design review meetings.
• Provide regular program updates, status reports and review progress with management and recommend corrective actions.
• Serve as a key point of contact for customers, suppliers and stakeholders, maintaining strong relationships with both internal and external parties.
• Assist with preparing budget and estimates in response to customer change requests.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Occasional travel is required to meet with customers and suppliers.Able to travel both domestically and internationally on short notice (10%).

What you will need to be successful in this role

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Electrical or Mechanical preferred) or equivalent technical background.
• At least three-to-five years of engineering and/or program management experience.
• Developed understanding of project management and related processes.

• Must be well organized with solid judgment; able to multitask and adjust to changing priorities.

• Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with engineering/program team, customers, stakeholders and senior leadership.

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:

• Competitive salary.

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

• Generous paid time off program.

• Professional development, career advancement opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

• Knowledge of FAA and EASA regulations and experience in interacting with regulatory bodies and managing certification processes.

• Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with engineering/program team, customers, stakeholders and senior leadership.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.

• The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.

• Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

• Candidate must be able to work day shifts, and occasional weekends and overtime.

• Occasional travel is required.