Pilatus Aircraft

Program Manager, Special Missions

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $72,685.00 - $109,028.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick/personal time
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health savings account
401(k) retirement plan matching
Life insurance
long-term disability insurance
Tuition Assistance

Job Description

Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd, established in 1996 and headquartered in Stans, Switzerland, operates a state-of-the-art completion center in Broomfield, Colorado. The company's new 118,000 square foot facility is specially designed to handle aircraft interior and exterior completions for the acclaimed PC-12 NGX and PC-24 aircraft, catering exclusively to the North and South American markets. Pilatus has a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and approximately 200 apprentices spanning more than 40 countries, reflecting its commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Known for its culture of innovation, sustainability, and high-quality standards, Pilatus prides itself on maintaining close customer relationships... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
  • 3-5 years of project or program management experience in aerospace, aviation, defense, or a comparable technical industry
  • ability to remain calm and effective in fast-paced environments
  • willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally
  • must meet the criteria of a U.S. person as defined under ITAR 22 CFR 120.62
  • PMP certification is desired

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
  • 3-5 years of project or program management experience in aerospace, aviation, defense, or a comparable technical industry
  • PMP certification is desired
  • proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, delegate effectively, motivate team members, and foster collaboration to achieve project goals
  • skilled in managing, assigning, and tracking multiple tasks in coordination with both internal teams and external stakeholders
  • ability to remain calm and effective in fast-paced environments
  • willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally
  • must meet the criteria of a U.S. person as defined under ITAR 22 CFR 120.62
  • aviation experience preferred
  • a pilot's license is a plus

Job Duties

  • Leads the planning and execution of assigned aircraft programs in accordance with contracted scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements
  • monitors progress of project tasks across all functional areas to ensure program objectives are met
  • drives cross-functional alignment to maintain schedule and configuration compliance
  • serves as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle, managing requests, facilitating meetings, communicating status, and ensuring a professional experience
  • coordinates closely with Program Managers, Special Missions Planners, Engineering, Production, and other internal stakeholders to ensure accurate communication and timely decision-making
  • identifies project risks and issues, develops and implements mitigation plans, and escalates concerns as needed to maintain program performance
  • manages task-tracking systems for assigned projects, ensuring all deliverables are properly logged, monitored, and completed
  • develops and maintains detailed project timelines, tracking key milestones across engineering, production, and testing phases
  • coordinates all customer entry-into-service activities, ensuring a smooth transition from production to operational readiness
  • prepares and delivers internal and external program reports, presentations, and documentation as required

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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