With more than 26,900 employees and a leadership position in global markets, our client designs, manufactures and supports innovative aviation products for the business, commercial and specialized aircraft markets. With this comprehensive aircraft portfolio, they hold the number one position in business and regional aircraft. Their high-performance aircraft and services set the standard of excellence in several markets, including; business aircraft, regional aircraft, aerostructures & engineering services, specialized aircraft solutions, and aircraft services and training. Currently they are seeking a couple Flight Test Project Coordinators to add to their team in Wichita, KS.

***MUST HAVES:

• Must have worked in a flight test center organizing and leading a team based on defined requirements; determining testing scope; demonstrating budget acumen; and planning bid activities for flight test aircraft.
• Will be supporting active flight test team or the bids or proposal team

What are your contributions to the team?

• Manage and deliver on time, complex projects and activities related to Experimental Flight Test
• Manage cross-functional teams in the establishment of scope, schedule and budget of projects
• Work closely with technical experts, business leaders, suppliers, and customer representatives to ensure adherence and compliance of projects scope, schedule, and budget
• Manage and establish methods related priorities between projects and activities
• Identify and report on risks and lead risk mitigation planning and execution
• Participate and/or coordinate within the internal safety and security processes to assess, contain, and correct potential product deficiencies with cross-functional stakeholders
• Prepare and provide visibility of budget requirement / resource allocation
• Prepare and present visibility reports for the various levels of the organization
• Coordinate and manage multi-site activities and remote participation as necessary
• How to thrive in this role?
• You have an Engineering degree, or relevant diploma with equivalent working experience, with 5-8 years in project management or Aerospace
• You have advanced knowledge of Project Management processes and principles
• You have previous experience in development and certification Flight Test
• You demonstrate a professional attitude and excellent communication skills
• You have excellent organizational and time management skills, as well as foresight, accuracy, attention to detail and commitment to objectives and responsibilities
• You have a natural leadership and pro-active attitude with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• You are self-motivated, autonomous, enthusiastic and results oriented
• You demonstrate ability to work willingly and independently in a fast paced, challenging environment
• You have effective problem-solving skills with the ability to make good decisions to move projects along to meet or exceed the targets
• You have good computing skills (proficient in MS Office, specifically PowerPoint, Excel, and Project).

Full-time contract employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Dental
• Vision
• Health
• 401K
• Holiday Pay

We thank all candidates for their application, however only those that qualify will be contacted.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: From $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person