{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"7151a77871ca79a0e3ffdcb2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7151a77871ca79a0e3ffdcb2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7151a77871ca79a0e3ffdcb2","title":"Aviation Engineering Project Manager","description":"Overview\nThe Project Manager – Engineering is responsible for leading cross-functional aviation engineering and sustainment projects related to aircraft maintenance, modification, and configuration management. This position oversees complex programs supporting airworthiness, reliability, and mission readiness for a specialized fleet of aircraft.\nThe role requires strong leadership, communication, and project management skills to coordinate between engineering, maintenance, operations, and regulatory stakeholders — ensuring all technical initiatives are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.\nKey Responsibilities: Program & Project Leadership\nManage aircraft engineering and modification projects including TCTOs, ADs, and Service Bulletin implementations.\nOversee project scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk management across concurrent sustainment initiatives.\nDevelop and maintain detailed project plans, charters, and progress reports.\nCoordinate regulatory and compliance activities related to aircraft alterations and repairs.\nLead continuous improvement initiatives in technical support, engineering documentation, and process efficiency.\nCross-Functional Coordination\nServe as the primary liaison between Maintenance, Engineering, Airworthiness, and Flight Operations.\nDirect and prioritize the work of technical subject matter experts across aircraft systems.\nCollaborate with OEMs, suppliers, and external engineering organizations to resolve sustainment and modification issues.\nEnsure engineering and maintenance activities align with operational readiness goals.\nSupport the implementation of maintenance information systems and compliance tools.\nTechnical Oversight & Documentation\nManage the development, control, and issuance of Engineering Orders (EOs), modification packages, and configuration records.\nMaintain documentation for aircraft configuration, major repairs, and alterations in accordance with regulatory standards.\nOversee Weight & Balance and Configuration Control programs.\nDevelop and distribute Fleet Campaign Directives (FCDs) to ensure consistent fleet compliance.\nSupport sustainment roadmaps addressing obsolescence, reliability, and maintainability.\nLeadership & Communication\nLead and mentor technical staff supporting Maintenance and Airworthiness operations.\nFacilitate technical reviews, coordination meetings, and program briefings.\nProvide regular status updates, milestone reporting, and risk assessments to senior leadership.\nRepresent the organization at working groups, conferences, and industry events.\nRequired Skills & Experience\nMinimum 10 years of experience managing engineering or maintenance projects in aviation or defense sectors.\nProven background in project management of aircraft modification, maintenance and compliance programs.\nIn-depth understanding of aviation engineering processes (EOs, ADs, TCTOs, SBs, AMOCs, etc.).\nExperience supporting military or commercial aircraft maintenance, preferably C/KC-135 platforms.\nStrong leadership in cross-functional environments with internal and external technical teams.\nProficiency with aviation maintenance information systems (CAMS, GO81, AMOS, FlightDocs/Veryon).\nSkilled in Microsoft Project and Office Suite; capable of managing budgets, schedules, and documentation.\nExcellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.\nPreferred Qualifications\nFAA A&P License or military equivalent.\nAircraft Weight & Balance certification.\nPMP Certification or equivalent project management training.\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aviation Management, or related discipline.\nExperience with software or digital system implementation projects in aviation environments.\nAdditional Requirements\nMust be authorized to work in the U.S.\nValid Passport and Driver’s License.\nAbility to travel up to 25%.\nWork Environment\nThis position operates primarily in an office setting, with routine interface between hangar, flight line, and maintenance facilities. Occasional travel may be required to support program reviews, aircraft inductions, or off-site inspections.\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $120,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year\nWork Location: In person","company":"Launch Technical Workforce Solutions","rawCompany":"launch technical workforce solutions","city":"Moreno Valley","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T11:09:05.689Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"488190","title":"Other Support Activities for Air Transportation","slug":"other-support-activities-for-air-transportation"},{"code":"336411","title":"Aircraft Manufacturing","slug":"aircraft-manufacturing"},{"code":"336413","title":"Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"other-aircraft-parts-and-auxiliary-equipment-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Aviation Engineering Project Manager","description":"Overview\nThe Project Manager – Engineering is responsible for leading cross-functional aviation engineering and sustainment projects related to aircraft maintenance, modification, and configuration management. This position oversees complex programs supporting airworthiness, reliability, and mission readiness for a specialized fleet of aircraft.\nThe role requires strong leadership, communication, and project management skills to coordinate between engineering, maintenance, operations, and regulatory stakeholders — ensuring all technical initiatives are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.\nKey Responsibilities: Program & Project Leadership\nManage aircraft engineering and modification projects including TCTOs, ADs, and Service Bulletin implementations.\nOversee project scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk management across concurrent sustainment initiatives.\nDevelop and maintain detailed project plans, charters, and progress reports.\nCoordinate regulatory and compliance activities related to aircraft alterations and repairs.\nLead continuous improvement initiatives in technical support, engineering documentation, and process efficiency.\nCross-Functional Coordination\nServe as the primary liaison between Maintenance, Engineering, Airworthiness, and Flight Operations.\nDirect and prioritize the work of technical subject matter experts across aircraft systems.\nCollaborate with OEMs, suppliers, and external engineering organizations to resolve sustainment and modification issues.\nEnsure engineering and maintenance activities align with operational readiness goals.\nSupport the implementation of maintenance information systems and compliance tools.\nTechnical Oversight & Documentation\nManage the development, control, and issuance of Engineering Orders (EOs), modification packages, and configuration records.\nMaintain documentation for aircraft configuration, major repairs, and alterations in accordance with regulatory standards.\nOversee Weight & Balance and Configuration Control programs.\nDevelop and distribute Fleet Campaign Directives (FCDs) to ensure consistent fleet compliance.\nSupport sustainment roadmaps addressing obsolescence, reliability, and maintainability.\nLeadership & Communication\nLead and mentor technical staff supporting Maintenance and Airworthiness operations.\nFacilitate technical reviews, coordination meetings, and program briefings.\nProvide regular status updates, milestone reporting, and risk assessments to senior leadership.\nRepresent the organization at working groups, conferences, and industry events.\nRequired Skills & Experience\nMinimum 10 years of experience managing engineering or maintenance projects in aviation or defense sectors.\nProven background in project management of aircraft modification, maintenance and compliance programs.\nIn-depth understanding of aviation engineering processes (EOs, ADs, TCTOs, SBs, AMOCs, etc.).\nExperience supporting military or commercial aircraft maintenance, preferably C/KC-135 platforms.\nStrong leadership in cross-functional environments with internal and external technical teams.\nProficiency with aviation maintenance information systems (CAMS, GO81, AMOS, FlightDocs/Veryon).\nSkilled in Microsoft Project and Office Suite; capable of managing budgets, schedules, and documentation.\nExcellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.\nPreferred Qualifications\nFAA A&P License or military equivalent.\nAircraft Weight & Balance certification.\nPMP Certification or equivalent project management training.\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aviation Management, or related discipline.\nExperience with software or digital system implementation projects in aviation environments.\nAdditional Requirements\nMust be authorized to work in the U.S.\nValid Passport and Driver’s License.\nAbility to travel up to 25%.\nWork Environment\nThis position operates primarily in an office setting, with routine interface between hangar, flight line, and maintenance facilities. 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