Program Manager

Comlux America LLC; Ben Davis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

HSA

Vision insurance

Job summary

Comlux America LLC in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking a Program Manager to lead VIP interior cabin completion programs for transport category aircraft executed under STC projects. You will serve as primary customer advocate and single point of contact for customers and executive leadership through build, completion and delivery.

The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, delivering programs on schedule and within budget, and ensuring compliance with engineering specs, regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or aviation management required.
• Minimum 10 years in project planning and program management, aviation preferred.
• Experience with STC environments for business/private aircraft completions or modifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated program planning, scheduling, and control within a multi-functional organization.
• Ensure cross-functional teams have visibility into program demands for prioritization.
• Develop and maintain program management frameworks and master schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Program management

Aviation industry knowledge

Reading engineering drawings

MS Office

MS Project

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or aviation management

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Comlux America

Comlux America is a world-class VIPaircraft completion and refurbishment center located in Indianapolis, Indiana.The company designs, engineers, and installs custom luxury interiors andadvanced aircraft systems for airliner-derivative business jets. Comlux alsooffers scheduled and unscheduled maintenance services. Specializing in highly customized aircraft,Comlux transforms aircraft into personalized flying environments that reflectexceptional craftsmanship, precision engineering, and uncompromising safety.

Role Description

The ProgramManager is responsible for planning,managing, and administering VIP interior cabin completion programs fortransport category aircraft executed under Civil Aviation Regulatory AuthoritySupplemental Type Certificate (STC) projects. This role serves as the primarycustomer advocate and the single point of contact for both customers andexecutive leadership throughout the building, completion, and delivery phasesof the aircraft.

The Program Managerensures that aircraft completion programs are delivered safely, on schedule,within budget, and in accordance with engineering specifications, regulatoryrequirements, and customer expectations. The core objective of this role is tocoordinate cross-functional teams and manage program execution to support thecompany’s operational, commercial, and customer satisfaction goals.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead integratedprogram planning, scheduling, and project control activities within amulti-functional matrix organization to optimize resource allocation and ensureadherence to cost and schedule requirements.
• Ensureproduction, engineering, executive leadership, and cost management teamsmaintain clear visibility into program demands to enable effectiveprioritization and resource planning.
• Develop andmaintain integrated program management frameworks and processes that supportefficient planning and execution across multiple departments and sharedresource centers.
• Prepare programreports, presentations, and updates to communicate performance status tocustomers and leadership, including progress against technical, commercial, and aesthetic project requirements.
• Develop, manage,and maintain the master program schedule and associated program budgets.
• Coordinatecommercial and technical interactions with key program subcontractors andexternal partners.
• Contribute to thedevelopment and refinement of internal operating procedures to supportcontinuous improvement and corporate operational development.
• Standardizecustomer communications to ensure alignment with Comlux corporate communicationstandards across all aircraft completion programs.
• Maintain regularcoordination and communication with customer representatives throughout theentire program lifecycle.
• Supportperformance evaluations of key personnel based on direct observations andexperience gained during program execution.
• Identify andresolve program risks, issues, and conflicts within project teams, escalatingcritical concerns to executive leadership when appropriate.
• Develop anddeliver final program executive reports summarizing financial performance,technical results, operational outcomes, and recommendations for improvement.
• Perform otherrelated duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications,Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degreein engineering, aviation management, or a related field required.
• Minimum 10 yearsof experience in project planning and program management, preferably within theaviation industry.
• Minimum 5 yearsof experience in an STC environment supporting business or private aircraftcompletions or modifications on transport category aircraft.
• Experience withBoeing or Airbus aircraft platforms preferred.
• Excellent writtenand verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact withinternal teams, customers, and executive leadership.
• Demonstratedexperience in progressive leadership roles within aircraft production, aircraftcompletions, or aviation maintenance environments.
• Strong technicalproblem-solving and crisis management capabilities within complex aviationproduction environments.
• Ability to readand interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation.

Required Skills andAbilities

• Comprehensiveknowledge of aircraft completion processes and program execution within a VIPaircraft environment.
• Demonstratedleadership ability, strong business acumen, initiative, and the ability todrive operational results.
• Strongunderstanding of lean manufacturing principles as applied to aircraftcompletions and aviation production environments.
• Excellentcommunication and presentation skills with the ability to influencestakeholders and present information to leadership and customers.
• Proven ability tolead cross-functional teams including engineering, procurement, production,quality, and program management functions.
• Proficiency inMicrosoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience using Microsoft Project or similarproject scheduling tools; advanced proficiency preferred.

Work Environment

• Ability tooperate effectively in a fast-paced, high-demand aviation environment.
• Extended periodsworking at a computer
• Occasionalexposure to aircraft hangar or production areas
• Walking betweenoffice, hangar, and production areas as needed
• Interaction withcross-functional teams in office, shop-floor, and meeting settings

Why join us?

• 401(k) withcompany annual contribution equal to 3% of eligible compensation
• Company-sponsoredHSA
• 100% company-paidvision premiums
• Medical, Dental,Life Insurance, and EAP benefits
• Free financialconsultations and guidance

EEO Statement

Comlux is committed toproviding equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employeesregardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status,veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation),genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.