Aircraft Program Manager

Coca-Cola inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking an Aircraft Program Manager to lead the maintenance and technical support program for a designated aircraft, rotating among the fleet annually. You will oversee maintenance planning, budgeting, and records, ensuring compliance with FAA requirements and company standards.

Ideal candidates have at least 7 years in business aviation, an FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate (IA preferred), NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician credentials, and a track record in

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience, preferably in business aviation.
• FAA – Airframe and Powerplant certificate required; Inspection Authorization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Optimize aircraft dispatch reliability and operational availability.
• Ensure timely scheduling and maintenance actions to minimize impact on flight schedule.
• Provide oversight of inspections, repairs and modifications.
• Perform maintenance, preventive maintenance and inspections per Company and FAA standards.
• Prepare annual aircraft maintenance budget including OPEX and CAPEX recommendations.
• Serve as a technical resource and SME for the assigned aircraft type.
• Review and ensure all aircraft records entries comply with Company and FAA requirements.
• Develop maintenance work scopes, obtain proposals and review invoices for accuracy.
• Build and maintain strong vendor and industry relationships.
• Serve as Maintenance POC on the after-hours call team.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Aviation systems

NCATT Certification

Job description

This role is based in Atlanta and whether or not relocation benefits are provided will be discussed at the time of offer. In instances where relocation is provided current mobility policies will apply. All policies are subject to amendment revision or discontinuance at the sole discretion of the Company.

At The Coca-Cola Company we motivate our employees to challenge the status quo propose bold solutions experiment and adapt. This ensures that we grow collectively to elevate the business. Our Aviation Team consists of over 30 aviation professionals providing premium services to the Coca-Cola’s executive team. Flight operations supports the company business worldwide covering six continents. We invite you to join an iconic brand that has been a pioneer in business aviation and continues to define industry standards in safety sustainability service diversity and professional development.

The Aircraft Program Manager (APM) role is designed to enhance the overall management of the aircraft maintenance and technical support program and to serve as part of the growth and development plan for the function. The APM assumes ownership of an assigned aircraft which rotates between aircraft on an annual basis and serves as part of the aircraft management team. The APM is responsible for the administration of the maintenance program for the designated aircraft to ensure that it is maintained to the highest quality standards as described below but not limited to:

• Optimize the aircraft dispatch reliability and operational availability.
• Ensure timely scheduling and method of maintenance to minimize impact on the flight schedule.
• Providing oversight of inspections repairs and modifications.
• Perform maintenance preventive maintenance and inspections that conform to the standards established by the Company regulations and industry best practices.
• Prepare annual aircraft maintenance budget to include OPEX and CAPEX recommendations.
• Serve as a technical resource and subject matter expert on the assigned aircraft type.
• Review and ensure all required entries into the aircraft records and related documentation are accurate and managed in accordance with Company and FAA requirements.
• Develop maintenance work scopes obtain proposals and review invoices for accuracy.
• Build and maintain strong vendor and industry business relationships.
• Serve as the Maintenance POC on the after-hours call team.

To be successful in this role the APM will be required to possess and/or develop knowledge skills and abilities in the following key areas:

• Effective leadership skills and abilities.
• Strong business acumen organizational and project management skills.
• Effective communication interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Ability to effectively handle complex technical challenges.
• Strong avionics and systems expertise with supporting credentials.
• NCATT Certification – Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) with related endorsements (Autonomous Navigation Systems Dependent Navigation Systems Onboard Communication & Safety Systems Radio Communication Systems)
• Fully engaged with industry and aircraft technical advancements.
• Advance technical training on aircraft operated by the Company i.e. FSI – Master Technician
• Proficient with the use of technology and computer skills to include business applications and Computerized Maintenance Programs (CMP/AVTRAK).

Qualifications:

• minimum of 7 years of experience preferably in business aviation experience.
• FAA – Airframe and Powerplant certificate required Inspection Authorization preferred.

Functional Skills

• Strong business acumen organizational and project management skills
• Effective communication interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Ability to effectively handle complex technical challenges.
• Strong avionics and systems expertise with supporting credentials.