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Scalian

Engineering and consulting in AI avionics

Aircraft Manager

Program ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeKinston, NC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or aerospace production environment.
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience managing manufacturing, production, or operational projects.
  • 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.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Willingness to learn new processes, systems, and operational methodologies.
  • 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 enterprise resource planning 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 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

  • Experience working within aerospace manufacturing or aircraft assembly operations.
  • Experience working with enterprise resource planning systems, production trackers, and manufacturing reporting tools.

About the Company

Scalian

Engineering and consulting in AI avionics

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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