Aircraft Project Manager

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing and managing projects, modifications, and maintenance and provides technical oversight for all CBP aircraft.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Lead projects from requirements definition through deployment, identifying schedules, scopes, budget estimations, and implementation plans, including risk mitigation.

• Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure that projects adhere to scope, schedule, and budget.

• Analyze project status and, when necessary, revise the scope, schedule, or budget to ensure that project requirements can be met.

• Establish and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders, providing day-to-day contact on project status and changes.

• Coordinate resources and vendors for the execution of projects.

• Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders, and ensuring technical feasibility.

• Ensure resource availability.

• Develop detailed project plans to track progress.

• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques.

• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders.

• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.

• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

• Manage team of FSR’s (Field Service Representatives).

• Establish and maintain processes for managing scope during the project lifecycle, setting quality and performance standards, and assessing risks.

• Assign and monitor resources to ensure project efficiency and completion.

• Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels and escalate issues, as necessary, according to project work plan.

• Provide configuration control of aircraft and products.

• Support the Government configuration change process by identifying data requirements, mandatory service bulletins, and non-mandatory notices and advisories which may require an aircraft configuration change.

• Recommend changes to, or implementation of avionic systems, aircraft modifications, inspections, refurbishments, or life-limits to prevent unscheduled, but predictable failures.

• Provide technical interface with third-party OEM, modifier, integrator, and service providers.

• Manage fielding, warranty claims, and rework with service providers; verify work completed to ensure quality is maintained.

• Provide oversight of subcontractor or vendor support activities in-progress to assure standards are met.

• Support introduction of new aircraft, mission system upgrades, test and evaluation of new capabilities or technologies.

• Stay engaged with industry for avionics and sensor systems, keeping up with new products and understanding system obsolescence.

• May be required to travel to multiple CBP Sites.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain a Customs and Border Protection suitability clearance. Note: U.S citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Valid State driver’s license required.

• Five (5) years manufacturing/maintenance/modification/quality experience related to any or all of the following: Textron Model B300, Sikorski UH60, Airbus AS350, Cessna C206, Pilatus PC-12 and De Haviland Dash-8 aircraft.

• Five or more years of project management experience.

• Five or more years working on CBP aircraft, managing maintenance and modifications and integration of new systems.

• Strong knowledge of aircraft systems and avionics.

• Strong knowledge of FAR’s, major repairs and alterations.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong presentation skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively and deal diplomatically with customers, dealers, and employees.

• Ability to work independently and make decisions regarding service and customer support.

• Advanced knowledge of electrical, electronic, mechanical, and associated systems of aircraft as applied to maintenance and modifications.

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of software.

• Must be able to read and interpret wiring diagrams and blueprints.

• Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment:

• Frequent exposure to aircraft operations with extreme temperatures and high noise.

• May be an austere environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant certificates

• FAA Inspection Authorization

Compensation Details:

TBD

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

_Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits._

Original Posting:

06/11/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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