Project Manager - Civil ProgramsAirbus Helicopters is looking for a Project Manager - Civil Programs to join our Civil Programs Team based in Columbus, MS.The Airbus Helicopters Civil Programs Department is responsible for acquisition, completion, maintenance, repair and delivery of aircraft to its North American and global customers. Our goal is: To create and sustain a reliable customer buying experience in order to drive customer loyalty. The Project Manager is encouraged to make outstanding efforts to establish, implement and supervise activities associated with aircraft completion, maintenance and repair in accordance with Airbus Helicopters Civil Program Management Procedure. The Project Manager will coordinate all involved departments; establish, supervise and revise schedules and budgets; track and lead changes; support the writing of contracts and manage their execution; assess and handle risks.Your Working Environment:On the eastern border of Mississippi you'll find Columbus, home to our Helicopter manufacturing and assembly lines and Center of Excellence for the entire North America region. It's here that we produce the UH-72A Lakota Helicopters for the U.S.
Army in addition to the H-125 aircraft for civil and commercial customers.How We Care for You:Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP")Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages.Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.Your Challenges:Team Member Management: 35%Customer Management: 20%Schedule: 15%Budget: 15%Contract Management: 15%Your Boarding Pass:Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Program Management field, or equivalent experience.3 years of experience in aerospace project management including aircraft completions, maintenance and repair, or equivalent.Knowledgeable in FAA regulations.Financial experience for budgeting purposes.Technical experience to comprehend technical data packages.10-20% Domestic and International Travel involvedMust be a US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)An understanding of the aerospace industry, basic aircraft design, mission equipment packages (law enforcement, emergency medical services, utility etc.), and design and certification (FAA) processes.Ability to break difficult issues down into manageable work packages.Strong crisis management skills; and even stronger planning skills to prevent crises.Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form in EnglishProper use of grammar and spelling throughout.Strong skills in: MS Project, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS OutlookStrong Google search skillsBasic MS Access skillsPreferred:Master's degreeProject/Program Management CertificationTravel Required:20%-30% Domestic and InternationalPhysical Requirements:Onsite or remote: Onsite 90%Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. DailyHearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms. DailySpeaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. DailyEquipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
DailyCarrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. WeeklyLifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. WeeklyPushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. WeeklySitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer. DailySquatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
WeeklyStanding: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor. DailyTravel: able to travel independently and at short notice. 10-20%Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. DailyPersonal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer siteAdministrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.Candidates for this position must be a US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)Take your career to a new level and apply online now!A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request.This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.Company: Airbus Helicopters, Inc.Employment Type: US - Direct HireExperience Level: ProfessionalRemote Type: On-siteJob Family: Programme & Project Management