Senior Aviation Project Manager

AAR Corp; Lake City (AR); On-site; USD 79,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Career development

Job summary

AAR Corp. seeks a Project Manager to oversee the operation of customer aircraft projects, reporting to the VP of Operations.

You will lead planning, scheduling, and cross‑functional coordination to ensure airworthiness and quality standards are met. The role requires a high school diploma with eight years in aviation maintenance and at least two years in management, plus Airframe and/or Powerplant Certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and at least eight years in aviation maintenance.
• Minimum of two years in a managerial role.
• Airframe and/or Powerplant Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing project plans and schedules with milestones and reporting.
• Direct assigned projects to ensure timely completion meeting airworthiness standards.
• Inform supporting departments of schedules, priorities and needs.
• Lead through influence and build customer relations.
• Ensure resources such as tooling, materials and personnel are available.
• Monitor milestones for proper man-hour accounting and timely maintenance.
• Report progress, problems, and changes to management.
• Ensure compliance with FAA, EPA, OSHA and repair station policies.
• Fulfill administrative project reporting requirements.
• Carry out any additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance management

Project coordination

Airworthiness compliance

Customer relations

Resource planning

Education

Airframe and/or Powerplant Certification

High school diploma

Job description

AAR Corp. seeks a Project Manager to oversee the operation of customer aircraft projects, reporting to the VP of Operations.

You will lead planning, scheduling, and cross‑functional coordination to ensure airworthiness and quality standards are met. The role requires a high school diploma with eight years in aviation maintenance and at least two years in management, plus Airframe and/or Powerplant Certification.