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Manager of Performance Engineering

Kalitta Air, LLC
Ypsilanti, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026

Job Title: Manager of Performance Engineering

Department: Performance Engineering

Reports To: Director of Performance Engineering

Work Schedule: Full Time


Summary:

The Manager of Performance Engineering is responsible for the management and supervision of all Kalitta Air Performance Engineers. Works closely with the DO, DPE, and other departments as necessary, to ensure the department operates safely, efficiently, and in conjunction with company policies and procedures.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Assists in managing all aspects of Kalitta Air’s Operations Performance Engineering Department.

· Supervises Performance Engineers and helps to ensure their duties and responsibilities are executed properly.

· Works as a liaison between Kalitta Air, its vendors, customers, and other strategic partners as required.

· Coordinates with other departments to ensure best practices are utilized for the most efficient operation possible.

· Provides briefings to senior management regarding the status of the Performance Engineering Department.

· Completes departmental tasks, as needed.

· Identifies and/or reacts to operational issues, and deploys corrective actions as required.


Education:

High School Diploma or GED

College Degree Preferred


Qualifications:

· Excellent verbal and written communications skills

· Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office)

· Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining accuracy and a positive attitude

· Must be able to work independently and to carry out duties to completion within parameters of instructions given

· Excellent organizational skills

· Five (5) years of 121 airline operations experience

· Three (3) years in a management or leadership position



Language/ Mathematical Skills:

Ability to read, write and understand spoken and written English


Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Work Environment:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is primarily performed on premise, however, a hybrid or full remote schedule may be implemented at the discretion of the Senior Management Team if required.


Accommodations:

If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call (734) 544-7010. Please include your contact information and details about posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need an accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned

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