Director Program Management

Description

Take-off with Pilatus! If you would like to be part of an outstanding team of aviation enthusiasts, we invite you to explore our Director Program Management opportunity with Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd. In this role, you will lead internal program management for the Government Aviation portfolio, including government and special missions aircraft programs. The role directs program planning, cross-functional execution, and resource coordination to achieve contracted scope, schedule, cost, quality, and delivery objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leadership and development of the Aircraft Project Management team, including performance management, resource allocation, priorities, and employee development
• Oversight of factory-new aircraft projects from allocation through completion and customer delivery, ensuring compliance with customer specifications, contractual requirements, and delivery commitments
• Management of aircraft project schedules, milestones, resources, and dependencies to support timely and successful project execution
• Coordination with aircraft manufacturing, Sales, completion teams, vendors, and other stakeholders to align production capacity, aircraft availability, and customer requirements
• Oversight of the customer experience throughout the aircraft project lifecycle, including proactive communication, expectation management, and resolution of escalated customer concerns
• Management of aircraft specifications and changes, ensuring accurate documentation, communication, and integration of customer requirements
• Identification and resolution of project risks, scheduling conflicts, production challenges, and delivery issues
• Development and implementation of standardized project management processes, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Establishment and monitoring of project performance measures, including regular reporting on project status, risks, priorities, and delivery schedules to senior leadership
• Domestic and international travel to manufacturing facilities, customer meetings, vendors, and aircraft deliveries as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Aviation, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• 8+ years of progressive experience in project management, program management, aircraft completions, aviation operations, or a related field
• Experience leading complex projects or programs and managing employees, cross-functional teams, schedules, and competing priorities
• Aviation project management, aircraft completion, or aircraft delivery experience required; direct aircraft completion or delivery experience strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of aviation terminology, aircraft systems, completion processes, and project management practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management or scheduling software
• Strong leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including customer relationship management and collaboration with senior leadership and external partners
• Ability to manage multiple aircraft projects while maintaining delivery commitments and providing a high-quality customer experience
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed

What We Offer

• 11 paid holidays a year, plus 15 days of paid vacation time, and 6 days of paid sick/personal time to start with an increase to 20 days of paid vacation time after 5 years with Pilatus
• 90% of medical, dental, and vision premiums paid for single coverage and 80% for family coverage, averaging $9,600 annually
• Monthly health savings account (HSA) contributions totaling $2,250 for single coverage and $3,000 for family coverage annually
• 401(k) retirement plan matching up to 6%
• Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid in full
• Tuition assistance available annually after the first year

The hiring range is $160,000 - $175,000 per year. This range represents Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd.’s estimate of the compensation reasonably expected for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including relevant skills and experience, education, job location, internal equity, market data, and business considerations. The hiring range may be modified in the future based on business or market conditions. Any bonus, incentive compensation, benefits, or other forms of compensation are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans, programs, and policies and may be modified in accordance with applicable law.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application as soon as possible. Please note that this announcement may close at any time; early applications are encouraged.

With over 3,000 employees and about 200 apprentices at its headquarters in Stans, Switzerland, completion center in Broomfield, Colorado, and multiple service centers across Westminster, MD, Rock Hill, SC, Chamblee, GA and Sarasota, FL, the Pilatus family unites people from over 40 countries. We offer a secure, innovative, international, and sustainable work environment. Courage, vision, and outstanding performance have made us a strong company. Our culture is shaped by a high level of quality awareness, close customer relationships, and a high degree of employee commitment.

Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.