Aviation Aftermarket Project Manager / Expeditor

Air T•Eagan, MN

About The Position

Position Summary: The Project Manager / Expeditor is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end lifecycle of aftermarket parts programs, including aircraft, airframe, and other large asset acquisition projects. This role serves as the critical link between implementation functional teams and internal stakeholders ensuring on-time delivery to storefront, cost control, and quality compliance across all program commitments. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and brings deep knowledge of aviation supply chain dynamics. This is a highly cross-functional role requiring strong execution discipline, technical acumen, and the ability to drive outcomes across competing priorities and stakeholder groups.

Requirements

37 years of experience in aviation aftermarket, MRO, parts distribution, or aviation supply chain management.
Demonstrated success managing multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
Working knowledge of aviation regulatory requirements including FAA FAR Part 145, Part 121, and airworthiness documentation standards.
Proficiency with ERP/MRO systems such as Quantum or similar platforms.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to interface effectively with customers, vendors, and executive leadership.
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting commercial airline, regional, cargo, or business aviation operators.
Familiarity with AOG desk operations and critical parts expediting.
PMP certification or equivalent project management training.
Experience with international logistics, customs, and export compliance (EAR/ITAR).
A&P license or formal aviation technical training.

Responsibilities

Project Management & Oversight Lead and manage multiple concurrent projects from initiation through storefront, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget objectives are met.
For each acquired asset, develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, milestone trackers, critical paths, and status reports for internal leadership and stakeholders.
Coordinate with logistics, repairs administration, contracts, technical services, and teardown vendors to schedule and execute disassembly and shipments to repairs or Stratus warehouses.
Identify project risks early and implement proactive mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions to the program.
Actively expedite parts and assets through repair, overhaul, and distribution channels to meet program commitments.
Monitor and track purchase orders, repair orders, and loan/exchange transactions across the supply chain.
Track and expedite material flow from teardown through inspection, repair, and certification; provide progress reporting and escalation when necessary.
Maintain real-time visibility into program status and communicate proactively with internal leadership regarding schedules and delays.
Ensure immediate kickoff of post-close activities, minimizing idle time between acquisition and listing.
Partner with logistics and freight teams to optimize routing, prioritize shipments, and manage customs/export compliance.
Identify and resolve bottlenecks in material processing to ensure timely progression of acquired material to saleable condition.
Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned programs, providing timely and transparent project updates.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal leadership, staff, and MRO partners.
Address and resolve required escalations with urgency and professionalism, coordinating across internal teams to deliver solutions.
Track project costs, performance to schedule, and other KPIs as determined by leadership; work with finance to reconcile the data.
Work with internal finance and inventory analysts to document performance and inform business case development for future acquisitions.
Ensure compliance with all contractual requirements.