Aviation Project Manager

Who YOU are and what You can become: 

You are a confident, results-driven aviation leader who thrives on ownership, accountability, and delivering complex projects at the highest level. You enjoy bringing structure to fast-moving environments, aligning people and resources, and turning ambitious maintenance schedules into successful, on-time aircraft deliveries. 

In this role, you will be more than a project manager — you will be a key driver of operational excellence and customer trust. This position offers a powerful platform to strengthen your leadership presence, expand your technical and business acumen, and position yourself for future senior leadership opportunities. If you’re ready to take full ownership of major programs and accelerate your career in a cutting-edge aerospace environment, this is the opportunity for you! 

Who WE are and where WE are going:    

ST Engineering Pensacola Aerospace is located in Pensacola, FL, at the Pensacola International Airport. We are a renowned provider of aircraft maintenance and modification (AMM) services for commercial airlines and air freight operators. We meet our customers' requirements by providing a full spectrum of high-quality, reliable, and timely AMM and engineering solutions. We have the know-how and experience to comprehensively manage complex projects, ensuring our customers' aircraft operate safely and efficiently.  

What YOU will do:  

The Project Manager shall be responsible to the Program Manager for the overall operation of the individual customer aircraft projects 

In This Role YOU will:  

In addition, the Project Manager has the authority and shall: 

1. Manage and direct their assigned project(s) efficiently to assure timely completion of the project on schedule while meeting the airworthiness and quality standards required by the Repair Station, FAA and the customer.
2. Always Promote the Repair Station philosophy regarding quality policy and teamwork.
3. Assist in training and nurturing employees to use proper procedures, methods and practices for their respective duties and responsibilities to assure an efficient project that meets the Repair Station’s, FAA’s and customer’s standard for airworthiness and quality.
4. Ensure all maintenance tasks are performed within the regulations and/or guidelines set forth by government agencies (i.e., FAA, EPA, OSHA, etc.), as well as the Repair Station’s policies and procedures, customer requirements, and applicable aircraft manuals.
5. Ensure supporting departments are informed of project schedules, priorities and needs.
6. Ensure that all necessary resources (i.e. tooling, materials, personnel, etc.) are available to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow.
7. Direct personnel assigned to their project from all departments and provide technical assistance to personnel as required to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow.
8. Ensure work areas are maintained in a clean and orderly manner.
9. Coordinate, supervise and direct Lead mechanics, as required to ensure that all necessary maintenance entries are properly executed by the responsible mechanics on the proper maintenance forms and work orders used by the Repair Station.
10. Interface directly with customer representatives.
11. Prepare for and manage project status meetings with Repair Station staff and customer representatives.
12. Promote proper communication between departments and shifts (i.e., proper verbal and written maintenance turnover).
13. Monitor total control over aspects of project management.
14. Monitor project to ensure proper man-hour accounting and that maintenance tasks are completed in a timely manner.
15. Manage and account for all work hours, including overtime hours, ensuring proper distribution and reducing overtime hours except when project schedules are jeopardized.
16. Manage employees’ indirect hours (i.e., sick time, vacation time, etc.) to avoid abuse.
17. Coordinate with Lead mechanics to ensure that all personnel performance evaluations are completed on time and fairly.
18. Issue disciplinary action to personnel, when necessary, within the guidelines of the Repair Station’s policy manual.
19. Coordinate with Repair Station’s and customer Planning departments to ensure that leak checks, operational/functional checks, pressure vessel decay checks, etc. are necessary to ensure aircraft airworthiness is performed in an efficient and timely manner when required.
20. Coordinate with other Repair Station management to ensure proper utilization of manpower, hangar space, equipment and any other resources.
21. Perform other tasks as assigned by the Program Manager.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Good working knowledge or the ability to acquire skills in the following:

The ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, by presenting ideas and giving instructions/guidance to subordinates, co-workers, supervisors and outside agencies in a manner that instructions are carried out and requested information is obtained; ability to motivate and lead a staff or team of subordinates to obtain goals, higher productivity and quality work; the ability to delegate and prioritized work effectively; creative; persuasive.

SUPERVISION:

The incumbent normally performs the duty assignment at his or her discretion and is limited only by policies set by administrative or legislative authority.  Total end results determine the effectiveness of job performance.

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS:

A strong level of interpersonal skills is required to maintain an effective relationship among employees, various departments, management and the public.

PHYSICAL ENVIORNMENT:

Essential responsibilities are performed in a climate-controlled office but not limited to the office.  Must be able to cope with stress and mental exhaustion due to the pressures of accomplishing set goals, meeting short deadlines, maintaining numerous projects simultaneously, employee confrontations and long work hours.

What YOU Need:  

The Project Manager will have the minimum qualifications: 

• 2 years of college or trade school

• A total of 5 years’ commercial aircraft maintenance experience including 2 years aviation lead or supervisory experience. 

• Airframe & Powerplant or Airframe license (must understand, read, and write English IAW CFR 14, Part 145). 

YOU get more than Just compensation with US:    
As part of the ST Engineering family, you will be treated like family. We offer a great range of benefits that our employees value and help make ST Engineering the best place to learn and work. Our benefits reflect our commitment to attract, engage and retain the most talented people and offer a diverse selection of benefits to suit you and your family.   

Some of the benefits we offer are listed below:  

• Medical Benefits  

• Vision Insurance  

• Dental Insurance  

• 401k with Employer match   

• PTO  

• Company provided uniforms  

• 6 Nationally recognized holidays  

• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance  

• Life Insurance  

• Company sponsored events throughout the year  

Background and Drug Screening Requirements-  

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a mandatory condition for employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from these screenings.  

Equal Opportunity -  

It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems. ST Engineering is committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made.  

Reasonable Accommodations –  

ST Engineering is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request accommodation, please contact our Talent Strategies team at 1-571-771-0101, or by email at stena.careers@stengg.us.