Performance Engineering Manager (Hybrid/Remote Eligible)

Kalitta Air, Llc; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalitta Air seeks a Manager of Performance Engineering in Michigan to lead the Performance Engineering team, oversee operations, and align with company policies. The role reports to the Director of Performance Engineering and requires strong leadership and communication.

You will coordinate with the DO, DPE, and other departments, supervise engineers, and drive efficiency while maintaining safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of airline operations experience.
• Three (3) years in a management or leadership position.
• Excellent verbal and written communications; proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Assists in managing all aspects of Kalitta Air’s Operations Performance Engineering Department.
• Supervises Performance Engineers and ensures duties are executed properly.
• Acts as liaison between Kalitta Air, vendors, customers, and strategic partners.
• Coordinates with departments to apply best practices for efficient operations.
• Provides briefings to senior management on department status.
• Completes departmental tasks as needed.
• Identifies operational issues and deploys corrective actions as required.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Independent worker

Under pressure

Leadership

Airline operations experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College Degree Preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kalitta Air seeks a Manager of Performance Engineering in Michigan to lead the Performance Engineering team, oversee operations, and align with company policies. The role reports to the Director of Performance Engineering and requires strong leadership and communication.

You will coordinate with the DO, DPE, and other departments, supervise engineers, and drive efficiency while maintaining safety and reliability.