Engineering Project Manager

Pilatus Aircraft USA • Broomfield, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Pilatus is hiring an Engineering Project Manager to join its team in Broomfield, Colorado. The role is responsible for assigned engineering, certification, and modification programs and projects for the PC-12 and PC-24 platforms throughout their full life cycles. The position works across engineering, Sales, Program Management, customers, vendors, and airworthiness authorities to coordinate project plans, schedules, resources, priorities, deliverables, reviews, and risk mitigation. It also coordinates certification projects with the FAA, FAA delegates, and other Civil Aviation Authorities for country-specific requirements, and supports engineering change management and process-related tasks.

The position requires 2 or more years of related experience in aircraft modification or completions programs and a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent combination of education. The hiring range is $90,000–$126,000 per year. The role is based in Broomfield, Colorado, and requires domestic and international travel. Work involving technology subject to U.S. export controls requires compliance with those controls.

Pilatus offers paid holidays, vacation and sick/personal time; medical, dental, and vision premium contributions; health savings account contributions; a 401(k) plan with matching; employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance; and annual tuition assistance after the first year. Pilatus describes its work environment as secure, innovative, international, and sustainable.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of related experience in aircraft modification or completions programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent combination of education.
• Versatility combining engineering and project management expertise in a relevant field.
• Strong familiarity with and demonstrated experience in 14 CFR Part 23 compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Office Professional software, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project.
• Excellent report-writing and presentation skills, and the ability to multitask.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls, as the position involves access to technology subject to those controls.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with complex aircraft modification and certification projects; familiarity with Pilatus PC-12/PC-24 aircraft and/or Honeywell APEX/EPIC is strongly desired.
• PMI PMP certification, or willingness and ability to achieve certification, is strongly preferred.
• Experience with TCCA CAR523 and EASA CS 23 compliance requirements is beneficial.
• Experience working with the FAA and other Civil Aviation Authorities is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, execute, and maintain project management plans, schedules, and resource planning.
• Work closely with Sales and Program Management teams on overall portfolio alignment.
• Define and maintain priorities and deliverables in coordination with modification center priorities.
• Liaise with customers, other departments, outside vendors, and airworthiness authorities.
• Monitor the status of work in progress, materials, and services, and communicate with the appropriate departments.
• Coordinate and chair internal and external project review meetings.
• Manage project risks and evaluate mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate certification projects with the FAA, FAA delegates, and other Civil Aviation Authorities for country-specific requirements.
• Support the engineering department with change management and process-related tasks.
• Perform other general engineering duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays per year.
• 15 days of paid vacation to start, increasing to 20 days after 5 years with Pilatus.
• 6 days of paid sick/personal time to start.
• The company pays 90% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for single coverage and 80% for family coverage.
• Monthly health savings account contributions totaling $2,250 annually for single coverage and $3,000 annually for family coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan matching up to 6%.
• Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid in full.
• Annual tuition assistance available after the first year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level