Engineering Project Manager

Description

Position Description

Pilatus is hiring an Engineering Project Manager to join our team in Broomfield, CO. In this role, you will act as the responsible project manager on assigned engineering, certification and modification programs and projects for PC-12 and PC-24 platform throughout the full program or project life cycle.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Prepares, executes and maintains project management plans, schedules and resource planning
• Works closely with Sales and Program Management teams on overall portfolio alignment
• Defines and maintains priorities and deliverables in coordination with modification center priorities
• Liaises with customers, other departments, outside vendors and airworthiness authorities
• Monitors the status of work in progress, materials, and services and communicates to the appropriate departments
• Coordinates and chairs internal and external project review meetings
• Assumes responsibility for project risk management and evaluation of mitigation strategies
• Coordinates certification projects with FAA, FAA Delegates and other Civil Aviation Authorities for country specific requirements

Other Duties/Responsibilities

• Supports the engineering department in change management and process related tasks
• Performs any other general engineering duties as assigned

Requirements

Skills/Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience in aircraft modification or completions programs
• BS degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education 
• Proven versatility combining engineering and project management expertise in relevant field
• Experience with complex aircraft modification and certification projects
  (Pilatus PC-12/PC-24 or similar aircraft and/or Honeywell APEX/EPIC familiarity strongly desired)
• PMI PMP certified or willing / able to achieve certification is strongly preferred
• Strong familiarity and demonstrated experience with 14 CFR Part 23 compliance requirements
  (TCCA CAR523 and EASA CS 23 experience beneficial)
• Proven experience in working with the FAA and other CAAs is highly desirable
• Strong proficiency in MS Office Professional software (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project)
• Excellent report writing, presentation skills, and multitasking ability
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally
• This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls

• 11 paid holidays a year, plus 15 days of paid vacation time, and 6 days of paid sick/personal time to start with an increase to 20 days of paid vacation time after 5 years with Pilatus
• 90% of medical, dental, and vision premiums paid for single coverage and 80% for family coverage, averaging $9,600 annually
• Monthly health savings account contributions totaling $2,250 for single coverage and $3,000 for family coverage annually
• 401(k) retirement plan matching up to 6%
• Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid in full
• Tuition assistance available annually after the first year

The hiring range is $90,000 - $126,000 per year. This range represents Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd.’s estimate of the compensation reasonably expected for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including relevant skills and experience, education, job location, internal equity, market data, and business considerations. The hiring range may be modified in the future based on business or market conditions. Any bonus, incentive compensation, benefits, or other forms of compensation are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans, programs, and policies and may be modified in accordance with applicable law.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application as soon as possible. Please note that this announcement may close at any time; early applications are encouraged.

With over 3,000 employees and about 200 apprentices at its headquarters in Stans, Switzerland, completion center in Broomfield, Colorado, and multiple service centers across Westminster, MD, Rock Hill, SC, Chamblee, GA and Sarasota, FL, the Pilatus family unites people from over 40 countries. We offer a secure, innovative, international, and sustainable work environment. Courage, vision, and outstanding performance have made us a strong company. Our culture is shaped by a high level of quality awareness, close customer relationships, and a high degree of employee commitment.

Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.