Project Manager, Flight Test

The Flight Test Project Manager oversees the planning, execution, and reporting of flight test programs to ensure timely completion of milestones and adherence to schedule and budget.
Key responsibilities include managing flight test requests, developing integrated project schedules, coordinating certification activities, and interfacing with various departments such as Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance to meet program requirements.
They develop tools, processes, and KPIs for executive transparency on program performance and lead weekly meetings, managing risks, actions, issues, and decisions.
Qualifications require a bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, business, or aviation-related fields, with at least 8 years of program management experience, preferably in aerospace or flight test roles.
Performance indicators focus on on-time, within-budget project completion, effective stakeholder communication, and contractor management.
Work conditions involve exposure to aircraft environments, physical activity, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards, with the ability to communicate effectively and handle physical tasks.