Aviation MRO Project Leader

inMy Jet; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

flyExclusive is seeking an Aviation Maintenance Project Manager to lead aircraft MRO projects, coordinating across Maintenance, Materials, QA, Interiors, Paint and Avionics while ensuring FAA Part 145 compliance and customer satisfaction.

The role requires strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage budgets and timelines in a fast-paced aviation environment. Office-based with potential travel in North Carolina.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; FAA A&P certification required.
• Minimum 3-5 years in aviation or MRO project management.
• Familiarity with FAA Part 145 regulations.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, including schedules, resources, and budgets.
• Maintain consistent and proactive communication with customers, providing status updates, timelines, and resolution of concerns.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Materials, Quality Assurance, Interiors, Paint, and Avionics departments to align project execution with customer expectations.
• Monitor day-to-day progress to ensure adherence to timelines, scope, and quality standards.
• Conduct progress meetings and address challenges with Crew Chiefs, Team Leads, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure timely availability of parts and equipment by coordinating with Materials and Procurement.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to ensure all work complies with FAA regulations and internal quality standards.
• Provide timely and accurate project documentation, including work scopes, work orders, budget tracking, and change orders.
• Lead and facilitate customer-facing meetings or calls to present updates, resolve issues, and build lasting relationships.
• Ensure ethical and accurate invoicing in collaboration with the Invoice Specialist and present final invoices to customers.
• Promptly close out projects, including collection of progress payments and post-service customer follow-up.
• Document lessons learned and recommend process improvements for future projects.
• Mentor junior team members and support the professional development of cross-functional teams.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional team leadership

FAA regulations

Problem-solving

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

FAA A&P certification

Tools

Corridor work order management system

Job description

flyExclusive is seeking an Aviation Maintenance Project Manager to lead aircraft MRO projects, coordinating across Maintenance, Materials, QA, Interiors, Paint and Avionics while ensuring FAA Part 145 compliance and customer satisfaction.

The role requires strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage budgets and timelines in a fast-paced aviation environment. Office-based with potential travel in North Carolina.