Aviation Project Leader – Newton

Job description

Overview

At Avcon Industries in Newton, Kansas, we take pride in continuous evolution and our business is growing. We’re searching for a qualified project leader to help us deliver quality products on time to our customers. The ideal candidate will have aviation experience and strong skills in developing and overseeing work plans. The project leader will partner with Business Development to prepare and present updates regularly to the end customer (domestic and international), as well as internal management, ensuring that our goals are being achieved.

Project Leader Job Summary

Oversee the successful implementation and completion of our aircraft modification projects. This role will manage to defined statements of work and schedules, monitor project progress, and lead the cross functional team throughout the entire project life cycle.

Project Leader Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with Business Development to enable the transition to be the voice to the Customer through execution and delivery of product.
• Develop project plans, identify resources needed to execute to project budget.
• Manage project deliverables in line with agreed-upon timelines and scope.
• Monitor, track, and report on project progress and deliverables.
• Manage and monitor costs in line with project budget.
• Provide leadership and direction to project teams as required.
• Lead project reviews and customer updates.

Project Leader Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Proven experience in leading aviation projects (min 3 years)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience using MS Project, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus

Job Location and Office Requirements

• Office Location: Newton, Kansas
• Salary position: 80k-95k

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Experience:

• Aviation: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Newton, KS 67114 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Work Location: Newton, KS 67114

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 6% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid military leave
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Weekly pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Aviation: 3 years (Required)
• Aviation Project Leader: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Newton, KS 67114 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Newton, KS 67114: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Send Resume to: rrobinson@butlernational.com