Aircraft Manager

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000 experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000 engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

As Aircraft Manager you will be responsible for;

• Review and monitor all open, in-progress, and closed points managed by Technical Shop Floor Support.
• Ensure every point is analyzed, assigned, and escalated to the appropriate level.
• Drive timely closure of non-conformities and production blockers.
• Transfer folios and update SAP when required.
• Lead and animate Pre-Quality Gates
• Ensure each station is fully prepared to achieve the greenest Quality Gate possible.
• Deliver structured and reliable QG reporting

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering field required
• 2 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, aircraft production, or final assembly environment
• 2 years of experience in a leadership or team coordination role within a production environment
• Experience supporting aircraft final assembly line (FAL), MRO, or large-scale aerospace manufacturing operations
• Demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional teams (Production, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain)
• Experience resolving production issues, non-conformities, and driving corrective actions (RCCA / 8D)
• Strong understanding of industrial performance metrics (safety, quality, cost, delivery)
• Familiarity with FAA and/or EASA regulatory requirements
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with commercial aircraft programs
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification
• PMP certification
• Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment

Location: Mobile, AL

Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

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Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.