Program Manager, Special Missions

Description

Pilatus is hiring a Program Manager to join our Special Missions team in Broomfield, CO. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and executing Special Missions aircraft programs by coordinating cross-functional activities and managing customer communication. A successful individual in this position will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with all specifications. 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Leads the planning and execution of assigned aircraft programs in accordance with contracted scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements
• Monitors progress of project tasks across all functional areas to ensure program objectives are met; drives cross-functional alignment to maintain schedule and configuration compliance
• Serves as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle, managing requests, facilitating meetings, communicating status, and ensuring a professional experience
• Coordinates closely with Program Managers, Special Missions Planners, Engineering, Production, and other internal stakeholders to ensure accurate communication and timely decision-making
• Identifies project risks and issues, develops and implements mitigation plans, and escalates concerns as needed to maintain program performance
• Manages task-tracking systems for assigned projects, ensuring all deliverables are properly logged, monitored, and completed
• Develops and maintains detailed project timelines, tracking key milestones across engineering, production, and testing phases

Other Duties/Responsibilities

• Coordinates all customer entry-into-service activities, ensuring a smooth transition from production to operational readiness
• Prepares and delivers internal and external program reports, presentations, and documentation as required

Requirements

 Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience, with 3–5 years of project or program management experience in aerospace, aviation, defense, or a comparable technical industry
• Ability to remain calm and effective in fast-paced environments
• Aviation experience preferred; a pilot’s license is a plus
• PMP certification is desired
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, delegate effectively, motivate team members, and foster collaboration to achieve project goals. Skilled in managing, assigning, and tracking multiple tasks in coordination with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally as required
• Must meet the criteria of a U.S. person as defined under ITAR 22 CFR 120.62

What We Offer

• 11 paid holidays a year, plus 15 days of paid vacation time, and 6 days of paid sick/personal time to start with an increase to 20 days of paid vacation time after 5 years with Pilatus
• 90% of medical, dental, and vision premiums paid for single coverage and 80% for family coverage, averaging $9,600 annually
• Monthly health savings account (HSA) contributions totaling $2,250 for single coverage and $3,000 for family coverage annually
• 401(k) retirement plan matching up to 6%
• Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid in full
• Tuition assistance available annually after the first year

The salary range for this position is $72,685 - 109,028 per year depending on experience. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. 

Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd was founded in Broomfield, Colorado in 1996. Pilatus’ new 118,000 square foot facility is custom-designed to conduct aircraft interior and exterior completions for all PC-12 NGX and PC-24 aircraft delivering to North and South America. This new completions center consolidates the operations Pilatus has performed at the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport for over 20 years.  

With over 3,000 employees and about 200 apprentices at its headquarters in Stans, Switzerland and completion center in Broomfield, Colorado, the Pilatus family unites people from over 40 countries. We offer a secure, innovative, international, and sustainable work environment. Courage, vision, and outstanding performance have made us a strong company. Our culture is shaped by a high level of quality awareness, close customer relationships, and a high degree of employee commitment. 

Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

To submit a paper application, please mail your resume to 12300 Pilatus Way, Broomfield, CO 80021 Attention: Human Resources. No walk-ins please.  If personalized assistance is needed to complete an online application for this position, please email employment.us@pilatus-aircraft.com with your request.

Salary : $72,685 - $109,028