Aerospace Program Management Team Lead

RECARO Aircraft Seating; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RECARO Aircraft Seating is seeking a PM Team Lead in Fort Worth, TX to guide a team of program managers through complex aerospace development projects from handoff to production and closure. The role focuses on schedule adherence, cost control, and quality according to RECARO standards, with emphasis on mentoring and cross-functional leadership.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in program management within aerospace, strong customer relations, and solid understanding of FAA certification

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in a Program Management role.
• Ability to manage multiple complex and development programs.
• Strong customer relations and negotiation skills.
• Understanding of FAA certification procedures for commercial aircraft seats.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Program Managers to achieve project results.
• Coordinate OEM submittals and due dates; manage changes.
• Monitor program performance, cost, quality, and schedule.
• Provide regular progress reports to OEMs and internal stakeholders.
• Develop processes and guidelines for project execution.
• Interface with OEM contacts and participate in key technical meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Program management

Stakeholder management

Project scheduling

Risk management

Negotiation

Communication

Multitasking

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

RECARO Aircraft Seating is seeking a PM Team Lead in Fort Worth, TX to guide a team of program managers through complex aerospace development projects from handoff to production and closure. The role focuses on schedule adherence, cost control, and quality according to RECARO standards, with emphasis on mentoring and cross-functional leadership.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in program management within aerospace, strong customer relations, and solid understanding of FAA certification