Job Description

Join the High-Flying Team at ALOFT AeroArchitects!

Hey there, aviation enthusiasts! Are you ready to take your career to new heights? ALOFT AeroArchitects is on the lookout for talented individuals to join our crew of airplane maintenance, modification, and completion experts. We're seeking aviation professionals who are passionate about transforming aircraft and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. At ALOFT AeroArchitects, we're not just about working on airplanes; we're about crafting client experiences that soar above the clouds!

What's Your Mission?

• Engineering Innovators: Dive into the heart of aircraft modifications, designing and implementing systems that elevate luxury, performance and safety.
• Master Mechanics: Get hands-on with our planes, ensuring every wrench turn is executed with precision and expertise.
• Program Management Pros: Steer our projects to success, from concept to completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Logistics Wizards: Keep our operations running smoothly, managing the flow of materials and resources with efficiency and foresight.

You're the perfect co-pilot if you...

• Have a passion for aviation that's as boundless as the sky.
• Thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation and problem-solving are part of the daily routine.
• Communicate like a pro, whether you're talking tech with the team or dreaming big with clients.
• Thrive in a collaborative cockpit, where every idea counts, and teamwork takes us higher.

Join our crew! If you're looking for a career where you can make a real impact and work on cutting-edge and luxury aircraft, look no further. Join us at ALOFT AeroArchitects and let's take aviation to new heights!

SUMMARY

The Engineering Certification and ODA (ECODA) Program Manager is responsible for overseeing Engineering and Certification programs for ALOFT and / or for third party applicants, particularly those that culminate in the issuance of Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs). This role acts as the primary point of contact between the company and its customers, ensuring compliance with engineering-specific Statements of Work (SOW) contractual and commercial obligations. The Engineering Program Manager is tasked with managing all aspects of engineering project execution, including schedule, budget, resource allocation, and labor / material costs, project performance reporting, risk management and customer management including invoicing, contract administration, RFQ for outside service and materials vendor management and change management with minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Lead and manage Engineering Projects and team members; Develop and implement project plan, including cost, schedule, and resources to satisfy project goals, including project milestones, cost targets, and product quality.
• Facilitate the communication and interaction amongst supporting organization functional representatives to ensure ECODA deliverables are accomplished within program schedule and budgeted hours. 
• Define, track, and communicate key project metrics and milestones, includes facilitation of project and design reviews and participation in engineering and certification staff reviews.
• Support the Sales Department by providing engineering-related projections for schedule, cost, resources, and risks during proposal phases.
• Serve as the primary interface for Contracts and Sales throughout the engineering program lifecycle.
• Assist in developing engineering modification specifications and contribute factual input during bids and proposals.
• Manage day-to-day execution of engineering contracts, ensuring adherence to engineering standards and specifications.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive Engineering Program Management Plans, which include:
  • Communication Plan
  • Requirements Verification Matrix
  • Engineering / Project Schedule
  • Resource Plan
  • Labor Burn Plan
  • ODC and Outside Services Burn Plan
  • Estimate to Complete and Estimate at Complete Forecasts
  • Demonstrate objective evidence of percent complete to support forecasts (EVM).
  • Cash Flow Analysis
  • Revenue and Direct Contribution Projections
• Maintain direct communication with customers and relevant departments, ensuring ECODA-specific expectations, regulatory and cultural nuances are understood and met. Address relevant ECODA issues with all program stakeholders.
• Lead program kick-off meetings, schedule development and conduct daily and weekly project status meetings.
• Coordinate with and prioritize duties of ECODA management team concerning engineering needs.
• Develop presentations for program management reviews, including engineering schedule compliance, budget adherence, estimate to complete and at complete (ETC & EAC), projections, and labor/material expenditures.
• Ensure that design elements conform to the agreed upon written customer requirements as defined by the SOW and are developed and delivered to meet the project schedule, organization’s quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that engineering programs meet all necessary requirements for the successful issuance of STCs.
• Attend weekly manpower meetings to confirm engineering staffing requirements.
• Lead lessons learned meetings post-program completion to identify strengths and areas for improvement in engineering processes.
• Ensure subcontractors meet engineering specifications and SOW requirements.
• Collaborate with Certification staff to ensure compliance with FAA and international regulatory requirements related to engineering.
• Complete initial and recurrent training requirements in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Overall program oversight and indirect management of assigned team members.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

The individual employed in this position is expected to dress appropriately (determined by area in which their work is performed), report to work on time, have excellent work habits, and have a cooperative and positive attitude in the work setting; exhibits respect and professionalism when interacting with customers, and all employees; must adhere to company policies, procedures and safety standards. 

QUALIFICATIONS   

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent combination of education and related technical experience.
• 8 to 10 years industry-related, aerospace maintenance, modification, engineering and / or certification experience.
• 5 years project engineering experience, coordinating and integrating multi-discipline engineering functions organized under a common project statement of work.
• Proficient in Earned Value Management (EVM) with demonstrated experience in applying EVM principles to track project performance, manage budgets, and forecast project outcomes.
• Previous experience in an aviation, aircraft modification, or engineering services environment is preferred.
• Effective computer skills; Microsoft Office, Project software and other company and discipline specific software applications.
• Must be detail oriented with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and plan work.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability and willingness to work extended hours and/or travel, as dictated by program requirements. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

• Read, write, and understand the English language. 
• Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret technical procedures and manuals.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Standard safety precautions are required in all areas where hazardous conditions exist. 

TRAVEL

• Occasional travel may be required; the employee filling this position must be willing to travel on short notice and possibly for extended periods.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The following work environment and characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

• Standard office environment. 
• Infrequent exposure to noise, smells, dust and fumes typically associated in an industrial manufacturing / aviation environment.
• Occasional, general proximity to several industrial hazards including electrical, mechanical and chemical.

SAFETY STATEMENT

All employees have a responsibility to cooperate in promoting and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and to encourage the health and safety of all other team members. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.   They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities.  The job description does not constitute an employment contract and is subject to change as needed.