Aviation Program Manager I

Recaro Aircraft Seating Americas, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RECARO Aircraft Seating Americas, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager I to oversee all activities from sales handover through development, certification, supply chain and production, ensuring on-time delivery, cost control and high quality.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 3 years in program management within aerospace. Travel up to 25% may be required; strong communication and negotiation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong customer relations skills are required.
• Excellent negotiation and influence abilities with customers and OEMs.
• Proven problem solving and decision making under pressure.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with high accountability.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate program from sales handover to closure with cost, timeline, scope and quality ownership.
• Maintain overall program timeline to meet due dates and manage budgets.
• Develop project plans and manage program milestones and changes.
• Communicate with customers and stakeholders and prepare regular progress reports.
• Lead meetings, manage risks, and ensure compliance with FAA and design standards.

Skills

Customer relations

Negotiation

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Organization

Communication

Presentation

Initiative

Cultural awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Electrical Engineering

Job description

RECARO Aircraft Seating Americas, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager I to oversee all activities from sales handover through development, certification, supply chain and production, ensuring on-time delivery, cost control and high quality.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 3 years in program management within aerospace. Travel up to 25% may be required; strong communication and negotiation skills are essential.