Full-Time

Aircraft Manager

Scalian

Scalian

1,001-5,000 employees

Engineering and consulting in AI avionics

No salary listed

Goldsboro, NC, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Aerospace Engineering

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Requirements
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or aerospace production environment
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience managing manufacturing, production, or operational projects
  • Degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field strongly preferred
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience working with ERP systems, production trackers, and manufacturing reporting tools preferred
  • Strong understanding of production tracking, manufacturing flow, and operational coordination
  • Ability to work effectively on the shop floor in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments and stakeholders
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly to changing operational needs
  • Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 30 lbs
Responsibilities
  • Manage aircraft production progress and outstanding work throughout the manufacturing lifecycle following MSN tracking
  • Coordinate and interface with internal departments including Supply Chain, Logistics, Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams
  • Support and secure aircraft assembly production activities across all production areas feeding final assembly operations
  • Monitor manufacturing flow and production status to ensure adherence to schedule and operational objectives
  • Track and report production progress through LOB trackers, work orders, and ERP systems while validating physical shop floor status
  • Identify, escalate, and support resolution of quality issues, missing parts, material shortages, and resource constraints
  • Provide production visibility and operational updates across 2-, 3-, and 6-month manufacturing windows
  • Anticipate production bottlenecks and coordinate mitigation actions to minimize schedule impacts
  • Collaborate with expeditors and supply chain teams to monitor part availability and delivery timelines
  • Support production recovery plans and operational improvement initiatives to maintain manufacturing efficiency
  • Prepare production status reports, dashboards, and executive updates for leadership and stakeholders
  • Maintain strong communication and coordination across cross-functional manufacturing and operations teams
  • Support continuous improvement efforts focused on production flow, schedule adherence, and operational performance
Desired Qualifications
  • Degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field strongly preferred
  • Experience working within aerospace manufacturing or aircraft assembly operations preferred
  • Experience working with ERP systems, production trackers, and manufacturing reporting tools preferred

Scalian Group provides engineering and consulting services to multiple industries, with a focus on AI, avionics, and information systems security. It helps clients by offering tailored solutions built from consulting, managed security services, and software offerings. The company works by combining advisory work, implementation support, and ongoing security and software management to meet each client’s specific needs. What sets Scalian apart is its emphasis on an agile approach and its deep, industry-specific expertise in aerospace and security, enabling rapid adaptation and high-performance results for global industrial leaders. The company aims to deliver precise, reliable solutions that improve performance, security, and efficiency for its clients.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$612.7M

Headquarters

Labège, France

Founded

1989

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What believers are saying

  • Scalian reported €550 million revenue and over 6,000 employees in December 2025.
  • The February 6, 2026 hiring plan signals strong demand and expanding client work.
  • Rozé targets €1 billion revenue, leveraging aerospace, defense, energy, and banking demand.

What critics are saying

  • Scalian must absorb 1,350 hires in 2026 without diluting delivery quality or margins.
  • Mannarino integration risks distracting management while North American aerospace contracts remain concentrated.
  • Capgemini Engineering and Sopra Steria can poach engineers; talent flight would cripple growth.

What makes Scalian unique

  • Scalian combines critical software, systems engineering, and operational performance across 12 countries.
  • Mannarino added certified avionics for electric aircraft and drones in June 2024.
  • William Rozé, named CEO September 15, 2025, brings Capgemini Engineering integration discipline.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

Health Insurance

Wellness Program

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

3%
Scalian
Sep 16th, 2025
Appointment of William Rozé as CEO of Scalian Group

Scalian Group is delighted to announce the appointment of William Rozé as the CEO of Scalian Group, as of September 15th, 2025.

Scalian
Jun 21st, 2024
Scalian buys Mannarino and strengthen presence in America

Scalian is proud to announce the acquisition of the Canadian company Mannarino Systems & Software (critical systems and software engineering).

Newswire
Jun 21st, 2024
Scalian Acquires Mannarino Systems & Software

SCALIAN has acquired Canadian company Mannarino Systems & Software Inc., which specializes in avionics for electric aircraft and drones. This acquisition aligns with SCALIAN's strategy to expand internationally and focus on safety-critical systems and software engineering. Mannarino's expertise in hardware and software design, along with its ARINC 653 compliant Real-Time Operating System (M-RTOS), will enhance SCALIAN's capabilities in avionics engineering and support sustainable aeronautics.

GlobeNewswire
Jul 27th, 2023
Wendel: Wendel Completes The Acquisition Of Scalian, A Leading European Consulting Firm In Digital Transformation, Project Management And Operational Performance

English FrenchPRESS RELEASE - JULY 27, 2023Wendel completes the acquisition of Scalian, a leading European consulting firm in digital transformation, project management and operational performanceWendel (Euronext: MF.FP) has completed the acquisition of Scalian from Cobepa. Wendel invested €557 million of equity, i.e. an Enterprise Value of c. 965 M€. Wendel holds a 82% interest in Scalian, alongside management of the company.Founded in 1989, Scalian is ranked among France's Top 10 engineering consulting firms, is also active internationally, providing industrial project management services for issues pertaining to supply chain (costs, quality, deadlines, performance), digital engineering from architecture to embedded digital systems development and system applications, big data and AI. Scalian also addresses optimization and performance of projects and organizations, as well as providing digital transformation support for industry and service sector leaders.The group expects to reach c

Scalian
Oct 7th, 2022
Scalian consolidates its consulting business with the acquisition of OneFirst - Scalian

OneFirst, specialized in digital transformation, joins Scalian.