Operations Manager
Location: Hybrid, Portland, OR (4 days on-site per week) | Salary: $105K to $135K + Benefits
WHO WE ARE
Altitude Aerospace delivers engineering and certification solutions for commercial and VIP aircraft programs worldwide. With FAA DER, EASA DOA, and TCCA DAO approvals, we support customers from concept through certification and in-service. Our 150+ person team across the US, Canada, and France works on programs for major OEMs and completion centers globally. We offer 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, SIMPLE IRA retirement plan, paid vacation and PTO, and 8 paid holidays.

THE ROLE
You'll keep operations running smoothly across programs, contracts, and internal systems. That means making sure what we promised customers matches what we're tracking internally, improving how information flows between teams, and strengthening the processes that run the business. This role reports to the CEO and works closely with PMO, Engineering, HR, and Procurement.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
Programs & Contracts

Track program status, hours, and risks with PMO.
Review POs against contracts; flag and resolve mismatches with customers.
Keep contract documentation and change tracking current.
Help resolve customer issues related to delivery or documentation.

Internal Systems & Processes

Improve how we use SharePoint, Monday.com, Teams, and other tools.
Support rollout of new systems (payroll vendor, HR tools, document management).
Standardize processes as the company grows.
Make sure the right people get the information they need on time.

Reporting & Coordination

Give the CEO clear operational updates and flag risks early.
Keep timekeeping and documentation consistent.
Coordinate across PMO, Engineering, HR, and Procurement.
Oversee billing accuracy and project profitability, and make sure bill rates and margins are correct.
Coordinate with the bookkeeper on AP/AR: review and flag issues, while the bookkeeper handles transactions.

Impact: Your work keeps what we promise customers aligned with what we track internally, so the CEO and program teams can make decisions with accurate, current information.

WHAT YOU BRING
Required

Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field, or equivalent experience.
4+ years of experience in operations, program coordination, or contract administration.
Ability to read and interpret contracts and POs.
Strong organization and follow through.
Clear communication across teams and with customers.
Comfort building structure and process in a growing company.
Proficiency with SharePoint, Excel, and Teams.

Preferred

Aerospace or project-based engineering environment experience.

WHY ALTITUDE

Real Impact: Your work directly affects how programs run and how teams function.
Growth Stage: We're building infrastructure as we scale, so you'll shape processes rather than inherit established ones.
Leadership Visibility: Direct reporting to the CEO with real input on operational decisions.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Hybrid role in the Portland, OR metro area, on-site 4 days per week
Background check required
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Some Altitude Aerospace projects are subject to U.S. export control laws (ITAR/EAR) and may require U.S. person eligibility

Altitude Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer.

About the company

Altitude Aerospace designs aircraft modifications and engineering solutions for manufacturers, airlines and aircraft completion centers. Its work spans aircraft development and support for existing fleets, with certification capabilities across North America and Europe. Customers engage the group for services from conceptual design and structural analysis to systems integration, repair engineering and maintenance planning, using on-site teams or managed work packages. The group also develops cargo conversions and cabin changes, coordinating engineering with approval and installation support so operators can put modified aircraft into service. Founded in 2005, Altitude Aerospace is headquartered in Saint-Laurent, Quebec.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

N/A

Founded

2005

Get referred to Altitude Aerospace

See people who can refer or advise you

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Altitude USA's full-time US Senior Structural Design Engineer gets 100% employer-paid medical, dental and vision insurance.
Altitude advertises schedule flexibility: its group careers page explicitly lists flexible working hours.
Altitude's full-time Montreal Repair Designer works four ten-hour days followed by four days off.

What critics are saying

Altitude USA's US full-time Senior Engineer in Structural Design requires citizenship or permanent residency for export-control eligibility.
Montreal's full-time Repair Designer at Altitude faces potential urgent technical requests when aircraft are grounded.
Manufacturing assignments constrain design choices: Altitude's production support targets weight savings and cost optimization.

What makes Altitude Aerospace unique

Repair volume gives Altitude repeat-service depth: its aircraft engineering team reports 3,500 repairs per year.
Altitude has deployed certification work: more than 1,000 aircraft fly with its supplemental type certificates.
Interior approvals extend beyond drawings: Altitude holds delegated scope covering aircraft interiors, flammability and systems.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Altitude Aerospace

Operations Manager