Product Management Specialist - Cirrus Next

Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet™, the world’s first single engine Personal Jet and recipient of the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined performance, comfort and safety in aviation with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed nine million hours and over 170 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS® as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. The company has three locations in the United States, located in Duluth, Minnesota, Grand Forks, North Dakota and Knoxville, Tennessee. Find out more at www.cirrusaircraft.com

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

Logbook Review & Record Management

• Review aircraft logbooks and technical records to establish an accurate current maintenance status.
• Identify upcoming inspections, airworthiness directives (ADs), service bulletins (SBs), and life limited items.
• Maintain organized, accurate, and auditable maintenance documentation.
• Validate and update the aircraft configurations as necessary depending on added upgrades or accessories since original aircraft sale.

Maintenance Coordination

• Develop and track work scopes for inspections, repairs, and discrepancies.
• Coordinate with service centers, maintenance providers, and vendors to schedule work.
• Monitor progress of maintenance events to ensure timely completion.
• Validate all maintenance complies with FAA and OEM requirements for Cirrus Next eligibility.

Upgrades & Modifications

• Coordinate installation of upgrades under the Cirrus Next program.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and service center relationships for upgrade projects.
• Ensure all modifications are documented and reflected in aircraft records.

Project Management

• Act as primary point of contact for internal sales teams, service centers, and customers regarding maintenance status and upgrades.
• Create and manage project timelines for each aircraft in the Cirrus Next pipeline.
• Identify risks and proactively mitigate delays or cost overruns.
• Provide regular status updates.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure aircraft meet the standards and requirements of the Cirrus Next program before delivery.
• Audit maintenance work orders and records for accuracy and completeness.
• Uphold FAA, OEM, and company compliance standards at all times.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Maintenance Management with 1 year experience preferred. OR
• Associates Degree in Aviation Maintenance Management with FAA Airframe & Powerplant A&P license with 2 years’ experience preferred. OR
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate with 5 years’ experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations, aircraft maintenance tracking, and logbook practices.
• Proven project management and vendor coordination skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 

• Customer Focus: Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions. 
• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes, contradictory information to effectively solve problems. 
• Financial Acumen: Interprets and applies understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions. 
• Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. 
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. 

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including: 

• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting.
• Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options.
• Free Health Tracking: With rewards for meeting health goals.
• Generous PTO: 120 hours accrued within the first year.
• Employee Referral Bonus: For referring talented candidates.
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access to partner and marketplace discounts.
• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations.

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!  

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required. 

**Pay Range is list for MN only**

 Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Salary : $30 - $45