Full-Time

Program Coordinator

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Skyryse

Skyryse

51-200 employees

Develops simplified aircraft control systems

Compensation Overview

$85k - $120k/yr

+ Stock Option Plan

Junior, Mid

El Segundo, CA, USA

Category
Project Management
Business & Strategy
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, STEM, or other related field
  • 2+ years of experience program scheduling in aerospace development environment
  • Proficient with MS Project and MS Office
  • Familiar with schedule analysis techniques and critical path analysis
  • Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
Responsibilities
  • Maintain and update the Integrated Master Schedule
  • Develop and distribute Program Level reports to appropriate stakeholders
  • In coordination with Program Managers, track program changes and assist in the change impact analysis process
  • Assist Program Managers in identifying critical path and cross team dependencies
  • Assist Program Management with tracking progress for Key Performance Indicators
  • Perform schedule analysis to identify critical path to interim milestones and the overall program
  • Assist Program Management with Risk and Opportunity tracking
  • Assist with tracking program budget
  • Assist with key document tracking
  • Coordinate with supply chain and planning teams to ensure supplier deliverables are aligned with program schedule
  • Other duties as assigned
Desired Qualifications
  • Understanding of aircraft component or system development process
  • Previous JIRA experience
  • Experience with 3rd-Party schedule analysis tools
  • Get it done attitude
  • Start-up environment experience

Skyryse creates technology to improve safety and ease of flying. Their main product, Skyryse One, uses a system called SkyOS, which allows pilots to control aircraft with simple touchscreen commands and replaces complex mechanical parts with smart actuators. This design reduces potential failure points and enhances reliability, especially during emergencies. Skyryse aims to lower the number of small aircraft crashes and make flying more accessible for private pilots and small aircraft operators.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$260.5M

Headquarters

Hawthorne, California

Founded

2016

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Skyryse's partnership with United Rotorcraft enhances safety and operational efficiency.
  • Skyryse's collaboration with the U.S. Army expands its military market presence.
  • Skyryse's technology aligns with the trend towards sustainable aviation solutions.

What critics are saying

  • Skyryse's reliance on automation may lead to pilot skill degradation.
  • Military certification processes may delay SkyOS integration into military aircraft.
  • Skyryse's rapid expansion may strain resources, affecting product quality.

What makes Skyryse unique

  • Skyryse's FlightOS offers a universal interface for all general aviation aircraft.
  • Skyryse One uses smart actuators, reducing mechanical failure points in aircraft.
  • SkyOS enables intuitive touchscreen control, simplifying aircraft operation for pilots.

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Benefits

Flexible PTO plan

Valuable stock option plan

Great health plans

401(k)

Catered lunches

Commuter benefits

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
Babta
Apr 15th, 2025
Travel News from PR Newswire

Former Tesla Head of Investor Relations Martin Viecha joins Skyryse as strategic advisor.

PR Newswire
Mar 19th, 2025
Lieutenant General Karsten Heckl (Ret.) Joins Skyryse As A Strategic Advisor

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyryse®, the creator of SkyOS™, the world's first universal operating system for flight, today announced that United States Marine Corps Lieutenant General Karsten Heckl (Ret.) has joined the company as a strategic advisor. With decades of leadership in military aviation and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by helicopter and tiltrotor pilots in complex environments, Lt. Gen. Heckl will provide invaluable guidance as Skyryse continues to expand its partnerships with the U.S. military."We are honored to welcome Lt. Gen

PR Newswire
Mar 11th, 2025
Skyryse, United Rotorcraft Partner To Upgrade Airbus, Black Hawk Helicopters, Provide Mro Services

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyryse®, the creator of SkyOS™, the world's first fully digitized aircraft operating system for flight, and United Rotorcraft, a division of Air Methods, LLC, today announced plans for a strategic partnership wherein United Rotorcraft will provide FAA Part 145 MRO services to Skyryse as it begins shipping its upcoming Skyryse One helicopters. Additionally, United Rotorcraft will support the introduction of SkyOS into Airbus H-125 & H-130 helicopters, and the pursuit of integrating SkyOS into Black Hawk helicopter variants.This partnership combines Skyryse's industry-leading flight automation with United Rotorcraft's mechanical and implementation expertise advancing safety, automation, and operational efficiency across multiple aviation segments. In particular, both United Rotorcraft and Skyryse are excited about the collaboration on additional Black Hawk utility variants, including those which play a critical role in wildfire suppression – a top-of-mind issue for Southern Californians in recent weeks."Our collaboration with United Rotorcraft represents a significant step forward in making aviation safer and more capable," said Dr. Mark Groden, Founder and CEO of Skyryse. "Adding United Rotorcraft to the team gives us additional scale to deploy SkyOS more quickly and efficiently across multiple aircraft."The agreement marks the beginning of a long-term collaboration between the two companies, with additional opportunities for expansion into other aircraft platforms and advanced avionics integration. Today's news comes just a few months after Skyryse announced contracts with the Army and ACE Aeronautics to integrate SkyOS into the Black Hawk."Safety shouldn't be reserved for those who can afford it," said Larry Alexandre, President of United Rotorcraft

Aviation Week
Mar 11th, 2025
United Rotorcraft To Support Skyryse SkyOS Upgrades

DALLAS - Los Angeles-based automated cockpit developer Skyryse is partnering with United Rotorcraft, a division of air medical service provider Air Methods, to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) for its first application, the Robinson R66 light turbine helicopter, which the startup is...

PR Newswire
Feb 17th, 2025
Skyryse Welcomes Former Faa Chief Counsel Marc Nichols As A Skyryse Advisor

Nichols brings extensive experience in regulatory affairs, transportation policy, and aviation safety, having served as FAA Chief Counsel, where he played a critical role in regulatory oversight and policy development. His insights will further strengthen Skyryse's work with the FAA to advance the certification of Skyryse One™, the first aircraft with SkyOS – the world's first universal operating system for aviation. "As we continue working with the FAA on SkyOS and bringing a new era of safety and simplicity to aviation, Marc's expertise will be invaluable," said Dr. Mark Groden, CEO of Skyryse. "His deep understanding of aviation regulation and his passion for advancing technology in the sector make him a perfect fit for our advisory team.". Nichols' decision to join Skyryse as an advisor was driven by the company's commitment to revolutionizing aviation safety and accessibility."Skyryse's mission – to make flying so safe and simple that anyone can fly – resonates deeply with me," said Marc Nichols