Weekend Project Manager

AAR Corp•Rockford, IL
•$80,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager is responsible for ensuring operations, projects, and staffing continue smoothly during the weekend shift and serves as the primary point of contact for issues that arise. The position reports to the Operations Manager. The role leads weekend operations to achieve project and production goals, coordinates staffing and resources, monitors project progress, and addresses challenges to minimize disruptions. It also supports compliance with safety, quality, and company standards; communicates weekend status and results to weekday leadership; collaborates across operational functions; and provides leadership and coaching to weekend personnel. The position is based in a warehouse setting. The employee may regularly need to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the facility. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

  • High school diploma.
  • Eight years of aviation maintenance experience, including at least two years in management.
  • Airframe & Powerplant Certification is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee weekend operations to ensure project and production goals are achieved.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for weekend employees, leadership, and operational issues.
  • Monitor project progress, address challenges, and implement solutions to minimize disruptions.
  • Coordinate staffing, resources, and priorities to meet customer and business requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and company standards.
  • Communicate project status, risks, and key updates to weekday leadership teams.
  • Support cross-functional collaboration between Operations, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Human Resources.
  • Track performance metrics and prepare summaries of weekend activities and results.
  • Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to weekend personnel.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and increased operational efficiency.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and quarterly bonus package.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Generous paid time off program.
  • Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
  • Life and AD&D insurance.
  • Holiday pay.
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