Aviation Engineering Manager: Lead Aircraft Mod Projects

AVCON INDUSTRIES INC

Kansas

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

34 hours ago
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Job summary

AVCON INDUSTRIES INC is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the engineering team across multiple aircraft modifications and special mission programs. You will set daily priorities, assign work, monitor progress, and ensure on-time, compliant deliverables while collaborating with Program Management and Production teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on design support, technical problem solving, and mentoring staff, with exposure to FAA certification processes and off-site modification work as

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
  • Proven leadership experience overseeing engineering teams.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and specs.
  • Experience with FAA requirements and aircraft certification processes.

Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day leadership, direction, and support to the Engineering team.
  • Define, prioritize, assign, and monitor engineering tasks and schedules.
  • Review engineering drawings and documentation for accuracy and compliance.
  • Support Certification Engineering with technical information, analyses, and testing.
  • Coordinate engineering resources across multiple aircraft programs.

Skills

Engineering leadership
Task management
Mentoring
Technical problem solving
FAA certification knowledge
CAD experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

AVCON INDUSTRIES INC is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the engineering team across multiple aircraft modifications and special mission programs. You will set daily priorities, assign work, monitor progress, and ensure on-time, compliant deliverables while collaborating with Program Management and Production teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on design support, technical problem solving, and mentoring staff, with exposure to FAA certification processes and off-site modification work as

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