ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Aircraft Project Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Kalitta Air, LLC

Floating Project Manager

Oscoda, MI · On-site

Floating Project Manager Department: Maintenance Reports To : Director of Base Maintenance ... Scheduling the workflow with other departments as needed to ensure that the aircraft stays on ...

United Support Services

Project Manager

Lemoore, CA · On-site

$110K - $120K/yr

Manage project budget and resource allocation. Meets or exceeds customers' realistic expectations ... Military warehouse experience, military aircraft parts, or military aircraft maintenance experience ...

United Support Services

Project Manager

Lemoore, CA

$110K - $120K/yr

Manage project budget and resource allocation. Meets or exceeds customers' realistic expectations ... Military warehouse experience, military aircraft parts, or military aircraft maintenance experience ...

EnCore

Project Manager

Huntington Beach, CA

Join EnCore, a proud Boeing subsidiary, where we design and build innovative aircraft cabin ... JOB SUMMARY Manages individual programs/projects throughout the life cycle, from concept ...

EnCore

Project Manager

Huntington Beach, CA · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

We offer customizable, pre-certified components and lightweight seating for new aircraft and ... JOB SUMMARY Manages individual programs/projects throughout the life cycle, from concept ...

Nlign Analytics, Inc

Project Manager

Blue Ash, OH · On-site

NLign software currently supports military maintenance organizations and large commercial aircraft ... This position provides overall project management for assigned strategic projects that contribute ...

Crane Co.

Project Manager

Burbank, CA · On-site

Project Manager** at our **Burbank, CA** location.**About Crane:**Crane Aerospace & Electronics ... aircraft throughout the world. You'll join a business with a long track record of engineering ...

RIT Solutions, Inc.

Technical Project Manager

Tampa, FL · On-site

The role focuses on managing projects related to retrieving and securely transmitting data from aircraft to business partners, as well as archiving it in the internal data warehouse. Responsibilities ...

Crane Company

Project Manager

Burbank, CA · On-site

... aircraft throughout the world. You'll join a business with a long track record of engineering ... Job Summary: The Project Manager provides project focused leadership and management of cross ...

Nlign Analytics, Inc.

Project Manager

Blue Ash, OH · On-site

Description Project Manager NLign Analytics is a rapidly growing, aerospace and defense technology ... NLign software currently supports military maintenance organizations and large commercial aircraft ...

Socket.dev

Project Manager

Blue Ash, OH · On-site

Description Project Manager NLign Analytics is a rapidly growing, aerospace and defense technology ... NLign software currently supports military maintenance organizations and large commercial aircraft ...

Textron

Project Engineer III

Hunt Valley, MD · On-site

... this newly developed aircraft. Project engineers will work primarily with the engineering ... Collaborate closely with Program Management to tightly control program schedule and budget Resolve ...

Ag

Facilities Project Manager

Mobile, AL · On-site

Manufacturing facilities help assemble the finest aircraft in the world, along two (soon to be ... Project Management: 50% * Provide full time project management support region-wide,identifying ...

KH Aerospace

Project Manager - Engineering

Reno, NV · On-site

Endurance, enabled by effective design, is key to these applications and KHA aircraft utilize ... The Engineering Project Manager will work closely with engineering leadership to translate ...

previous page

Showing results 41-60

All JobsTravel JobsAviation JobsAirport Engineer JobsAircraft Project Manager Jobs

Aircraft Project Manager information

See salary details

$59.5K

$121.3K

$181.5K

How much do aircraft project manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 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.

What cities are hiring for Aircraft Project Manager jobs?

Cities with the most Aircraft Project Manager job openings:

What states have the most Aircraft Project Manager jobs?

States with the most job openings for Aircraft Project Manager jobs include:

What are popular job titles related to Aircraft Project Manager jobs?

For Aircraft Project Manager jobs, the most frequently searched job titles are:

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.

Floating Project Manager

Oscoda, MI • On-site

Kalitta Air, LLC
Aviation • 1 - 5K employees
Learn more about Kalitta Air, LLCexternal

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Key responsibilities

  • Coordinate with project managers and planning groups to ensure all tasks are added before the project starts and schedule checks accordingly.

  • Work with various departments to set up maintenance processes, review training records, and schedule workflow to keep aircraft maintenance on schedule.

  • Oversee parts handling, manage staffing and resources, track man-hours and budgets, and review documentation related to aircraft maintenance activities.

Kalitta Air rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 55 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Job Title: Floating Project Manager

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Director of Base Maintenance


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  1. The Floating Project manager will work with all Project managers and both 121 planning and 145 planning groups to ensure all tasks are added before the project starts and that we have enough days for the check.
  2. They will work with Continuous Improvement Director to set up the DPASS and DSR for the heavy checks.
  3. Set up the post check review after the 15 flight cycles after the heavy checks.
  4. Work with the AMOS ACC group with setting up AMOS mobile and AMOS scheduling.
  1. Reviewing the training records of his/her subordinates to identify any deficiencies that require additional training.
  2. Scheduling the workflow with other departments as needed to ensure that the aircraft stays on schedule.
  3. Proper handling of all parts while in the repair process. This includes storage, control, segregation, and identification of all articles removed from or awaiting installation on an aircraft.
  4. Scheduling maintenance personnel staffing for each customer visit, thus ensuring a quality product is delivered to the customer in a timely manner.
  5. Mutilating parts in accordance with the scrap materials program.
  6. Requesting additional manpower, equipment, and technical data needed to complete a customer aircraft in a timely manner.
  7. Tracking man-hours on each customer visit and directly oversee budgets and estimates.
  8. Reviewing completed paperwork for proper documentation and signatures.

The duties and responsibilities of the Project Manager may be delegated to any qualified assistant; however, such delegation does not relieve the Project Manager of the overall responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school graduate, some college and/or technical school desirable. A&P license required. Must be certified under 14 CFR Part 65. Minimum of 20 years Heavy Turbine powered aircraft maintenance required. Experience on Boeing equipment is a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, write and understand spoken and written English. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to give verbal and written direction to assigned staff.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

-- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stand; walk; talk or hear; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

-- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

-- Work is performed primarily in a construction, maintenance setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.


What Kalitta Air employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom