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Aircraft Project Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Project Manager

Patuxent River, MD ยท On-site

$73K - $124K/yr

Salary: $73,160 - $124,580 DCS is seeking a project manager to support a NAVAIR customer tracking multiple aircraft integration projects. Essential Job Functions: Work independently and as part of ...

Project Manager

Patuxent River, MD ยท On-site

$73K - $124K/yr

Salary: $73,160 - $124,580 DCS is seeking a project manager to support a NAVAIR customer tracking multiple aircraft integration projects. Essential Job Functions: Work independently and as part of ...

$73K - $124K/yr

Salary: $73,160 - $124,580 DCS is seeking a project manager to support a NAVAIR customer tracking multiple aircraft integration projects. Essential Job Functions: Work independently and as part of ...

Project Manager

Patuxent River, MD ยท On-site

$73K - $124K/yr

Salary: $73,160 - $124,580 DCS is seeking a project manager to support a NAVAIR customer tracking multiple aircraft integration projects. Essential Job Functions: Work independently and as part of ...

Project Manager - Experimental Flight Test Overview We are seeking an experienced Project Manager ... Experience supporting aircraft development, certification, or flight testprograms. * Excellent ...

We are looking for a Project Manager with a genuine engineering background to lead cross-functional ... Your code flies in actual aircraft. No simulation - real cockpits used in aircraft. Mentorship ...

We are looking for a Project Manager with a genuine engineering background to lead cross-functional ... Your code flies in actual aircraft. No simulation - real cockpits used in aircraft. Mentorship ...

We are looking for a Project Manager with a genuine engineering background to lead cross-functional ... Your code flies in actual aircraft. No simulation - real cockpits used in aircraft. Mentorship ...

SUMMARY OF POSITION Project Managers at Ascent Aerospace manage a portfolio of capital equipment projects to build the world's aircraft (airplanes, helicopters, rockets) for major aircraft OEM's and ...

SUMMARY OF POSITION Project Managers at Ascent Aerospace manage a portfolio of capital equipment projects to build the world's aircraft (airplanes, helicopters, rockets) for major aircraft OEM's and ...

Project Manager

Miami, FL ยท On-site

$140K - $180K/yr

The Project Manager will work directly with electrical, mechanical, software, systems, test ... aircraft integration, wiring, connectors, and human-machine interfaces. * Develop and maintain ...

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How much do aircraft project manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for aircraft project manager in the United States is $121,330.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,000.00 and $155,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Aircraft Project Manager vs Aircraft Maintenance Engineer?

AspectAircraft Project ManagerAircraft Maintenance Engineer
CredentialsProject management certifications, engineering degreeAircraft maintenance license, engineering degree
Work EnvironmentProject planning, coordination, oversightHands-on aircraft repair and inspection
Industry UsageAirlines, aerospace companies, defense contractorsAirlines, maintenance facilities, aerospace manufacturers

The Aircraft Project Manager focuses on overseeing aircraft development and upgrade projects, coordinating teams, and ensuring timely delivery. In contrast, the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer handles the technical maintenance, repairs, and inspections of aircraft to ensure safety and compliance. Both roles require engineering knowledge but differ in scope: one manages projects, the other performs technical maintenance.

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Infographic showing various Aircraft Project Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $121,330 per year, or $58.3 per hour.

Project Engineer III

Cockeysville, MD โ€ข On-site

Cessna Aircraft Company
5 - 10K employees

$110K - $167K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 9 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Collaborate with program management to control schedule and budget.

  • Lead multidisciplinary teams to resolve complex technical problems and provide solutions.

  • Manage and coordinate design, development, integration, and testing activities.


Job description

Project Engineer III (341517)

Textron Systems is a multiโ€‘industry company that serves customers in aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

About This Role

Textron Systems is seeking a project engineer to technically lead the Tโ€‘7A Maintenance Training System (MTS) program. For this program, Textron Systems has secured an effort to design and build the MTS for this newly developed aircraft. Project engineers will work primarily with the engineering disciplines and program teams to plan and execute the technical aspects of the project to achieve defined objectives within cost and schedule constraints. Project Engineers lead a multidisciplinary team and provide technical leadership and guidance on development efforts that impact ground vehicles products and programs. The Project Engineer ensures that the engineering efforts meet customer and internal requirements.

Responsibilities
  • Collaborate closely with Program Management to tightly control program schedule and budget
  • Resolve schedule, resource, and technical conflicts
  • Navigate and lead multiโ€‘discipline teams through unusually complex technical problems and provide solutions
  • Collaborate with functional managers to organize and delegate key tasks
  • Interact daily with program managers, planners, engineers and technicians
  • Generate statements of work and manage outside contractor performance
  • Act as a technical interface between engineering development team, Integrated Product Teams, and Integrated Supply Chain for product and program needs
  • Chair (or delegate) responsibilities to execute change control boards for your project /product
  • Develop discretionary funding plans and requests outlining program needs for successful execution
  • Provide recommendations to senior management regarding critical risk acceptance
  • Develop proposals (cost and technical) and basis of estimates for new business opportunities
  • Prepare and present engineering work products to internal review teams and external customers at program milestone reviews
  • Manage and coordinate Design, Development, Integration and Test Activities
  • Coordinate Engineering support of Vehicle builds, outfitting, test and final delivery
  • Responsible for delivery of associated technical artifacts including Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLโ€™s)
  • Responsible for coordination and communication with Integrated Supply chain, Engineering, Program Management and Government customers on all Tโ€‘7A related tasks, activities, risks and issues
Qualifications
  • Bachelorโ€™s degree in engineering or related discipline, graduate degree in engineering or management disciplines desired
  • 6+ years of related experience and ability to obtain Secret clearance
  • Experience in program planning, control account management, and risk management
  • Experience in leading internal and external programmatic and technical reviews
  • Experience in proposal processes and basis of estimate review
Benefits and Compensation

Textronโ€™s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is $110,500 - $167,900 per year.

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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