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The Aerospace Industry is composed of manufacturers who develop spacecraft and military and commercial aircraft, tanks, missiles, and other weapon related equipment. Since the first powered flight in 1903, the Aerospace Industry has grown drastically. To date, the Aerospace Industry in the U.S. accounted for nearly $909 billion in sales. Top companies include Boeing, Airbus, and United Technologies.

What are common job types in the Aerospace industry?

Project/Program Manager - Project/Program Managers oversee engineering and technical design of aerospace engineering projects, such as airplane or rocket components. They manage communication and coordination among different types of engineers working on a project, and supervise project schedules, budgets, and communications with stakeholders.

Engineer - Engineers design spacecraft, aircraft, missiles and weapons systems. They develop new technologies for use in spacecraft, aviation and defense systems, and design, assemble and test aircraft and aerospace products.

Business Development Manager - Business Development Managers are responsible for helping grow businesses by finding new opportunities, researching leads, establishing relationships with potential clients and arranging appointments for sales executives.

Field Service - Field Service roles provide direction and assistance to meet assigned objectives. They work within defined parameters to make decisions, apply concepts to issues of moderate complexity, and resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning.

Maintenance Technician - Maintenance Technicians are held responsible for the safety of the crew and passengers as well as the success of each flight. Duties typically include: replacing and repairing of aircraft parts, and diagnosis and repair of mechanical and electrical problems.

Contract Administrator - Contract Administrators develop, negotiate and evaluate company contracts on behalf of an organization. They are charged with ensuring that both parties are complicit with the terms of the contract, as well as ensuring that all contracts abide by local and federal laws.

Technical Sales - Technical Sales roles are often the key point of contact for clients, answering queries, providing technical advice and demonstrating how to use new products and/or services. They provide pre-sales and post-sales support, negotiate contracts, terms and conditions, and review cost and sales performance.

Test Technician - Test Technicians conduct tests on products and equipment. They then record data from those tests and give that data to the product and engineering teams.

Electrician - Electricians install and repair electrical wiring in an aircraft, including cutting and stripping wire and insulating electrical connections. They also service the electrical components. In addition, Electricians run tests on equipment to locate issues and install needed replacement parts.

What are the highest paying Aerospace jobs?

Engineers on average earn the highest salary in the Aerospace Industry, making about $115K per year, depending on location. Operation Technicians earn on average $67K per year.

What Aerospace jobs are in demand?

Equipment Mechanics and Technicians are in high demand in the Aerospace Industry, and will see the most growth over other occupations, with a gain of 5%. The growth is dependent on the replacement of workers leaving the occupation. Most non-engineering Aerospace Industry positions will average faster than average growth between 2019 and 2029.

Why should one start a career in the Aerospace industry?

Since 1991, more than 3,000 of Orion's Junior Military Officers and Military Technicians have been hired into various roles within the Aerospace Industry. Veterans possess the world-class electrical, mechanical, and electronic skills necessary for the industry. In addition to being well trained in the technical aspects necessary to succeed as a Sales, Product, or Developmental Engineer, veterans are also able to meet the demands of complex programs and projects that the Aerospace Industry requires.


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Account Manager


Job Ref: # EB-3052117659
Date Posted: 1/23/2025 1:56:09 PM
City, State: Hanover, NJ
Category: Aerospace
Salary: $105,000 - $110,000

Description

Position Details:
Title: Account Manager
Location: Hanover, NJ
Shift: Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM; off every other Friday.
Compensation: $105K -$110K with yearly bonus.
Benefits: Benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, vision and many more! Company will cover the cost of language learning school due to international travel!
Travel: Up to 50% overnight travel. Will need a passport. Reimbursement for travel. You have the ability to keep all travel points- many fund their entire vacations with these!

Position Description:

Your customers consist of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Authorized Service Centers, Department(s)/Ministries of Defense, and civilian/civil companies. Your first area of responsibility (AOR) will be assigned during your training schedule.
Perform the roles and responsibilities of Sales and Account Management:
• Serve as the primary point of contact with customers in assigned territory facilitating support on purchase orders, quotes, contractual issues, and general communications both internal to Company and external in support of the previous listed items. This includes new production, spare components, overhaul & repair.
• Monitor and track performance against the Company’s contractual objectives and obligations. Maintain internal metrics and monitor customer metrics to ensure that Company maintains a positive reputation with the customer base.
• Maintain accurate records of current and past contractual transactions as required by law, customer requirements, and/or internal requirements.
• Support and advise the management team in actively monitoring performance trends that affect present or future business with the customers and alerts management of positive and negative changes.
• Acts as a back-up on adjacent territories in the event of the absence of a team member, in the case of overflow work, or transferred accounts from one individual to another.
• Lead business development efforts on new business opportunities within your customer base. This will involve presenting corporate capabilities and customer solutions, participating in decision gate reviews, responding to solicitations for new products, meeting new customers, or drafting/sending proposals.
• Serve as an internal consultant for process improvements in support of the customer and Company
• Support cross-functional team with direct and indirect actions and collaboration between Sales, Engineering, Operations, or Finance/Back-office teams to meet customer needs.

Requirements:
• Ability to interact with customers, purchase order processing, contract administration, logistics, order entry, and/or order book management in an aerospace/military/defense environment.
• Knowledge of military contracts, processes, procedures, and aviation equipment.
• Strong computer skills with MS Office, databases and knowledge of ERP systems, experience with IFS is a plus.
• Ability to travel to the assigned geographic region 50% or greater is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Technical Discipline Preferred.
• Military experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Aerospace products, MRO, aircraft maintenance, or aircraft parts manufacturing strongly preferred.



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Sr. Program Manager


Job Ref: # EB-2069461457
Date Posted: 12/20/2024 8:00:00 AM
City, State: Haverhill, MA
Category: Aerospace
Salary: $90,000 - $110,000

Description

Position Details:

Title: Senior Program Manager

Location: Haverhill, MA

Shift: M-F, 1st shift

Compensation: $90,000-110,000 DOEQ

Benefits: Competitive wages, Attractive benefits package, Generous Company pension plan, Positive work-life balance, Excellent career progression opportunities, Employee Assistance Program, Free parking

Travel: Travel is primarily local, with occasional domestic and international trips

Position Description:

The Senior Program Manager is responsible for all aspects of program management for multiple complex turbine engine component development, transfer and legacy activities. Will be the program leader and key customer contact to develop, manage, report and execute new product development as well as legacy programs. The Senior Program Manager will manage the introduction of new business into the business unit and work to insure on-time schedule completion and the achievement of business goals and objectives. This position requires close integration with Senior Management for all departments to coordinate the effective and efficient use of facilities and personnel as well as the development of schedules and budgets, which requires the coordination of project teams, which range in size from three to ten manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, materials and operations staff, to drive project goals and completion milestones.

Responsibilities:

Define goals and deliverables in collaboration with external customer expectations and internal stakeholders including sales, quality, engineering, operations, finance, and materials.
Plan and schedule multiple project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
Set and continually manage project expectations with cross-functional team members.
Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential barriers, and devise contingency plans.
Develop effective communication tools and strategies to ensure all parties are effectively informed.
Clearly communicates all deliverables to team members and provides clear, frequent, and effective communications.
Define and assign roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities to support assigned projects.
Develop risk and mitigation plans to minimize impact throughout project development and production life cycle.
Cultivate strong inter and intra-departmental relationships and promote a positive, execution-focused work environment.
Leads project status meetings and conducts presentations of project status to senior executives.
Communicate with Customer Representatives at all levels to report project status and required support.
Keeps management informed of project progress and problems, particularly in regards to schedules, resources, or changes in scope.
Analyze key delivery/schedule status and make recommendations to close gaps.
Monitor all assigned projects to ensure achievement of financial, safety, quality, and on-time delivery goals.
Preparation of project plans and schedules, including requirements, tasks, work assignments, resources, and the inclusion of project milestones, review points, and reporting thereof.
Conduct Program Reviews, both internal and external on an as needed basis.
Ensure that all work and documentation meet the standards of the department and the project.
Fulfill administrative project reporting requirements.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Business Administration) or equivalent experience.
Program Management Professional (PMP) or related professional experience.
Must demonstrate strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills and possess effective communication, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills and influence without direct authority.
Must demonstrate excellent verbal and writing skills for executive communications, proposals, and project reporting.
Minimum of six (6) years’ work experience, two (2) of which must have been in Program Management.
Experience in project planning and technical coordination or as a leader of a subtask of a major project
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with strong customer focus.
Ability to understand highly technical concepts and effectively communicate them at all levels.
Ability to lead complex projects and deliver them to a successful completion.
Outstanding skills in MS Office/MS Project.


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Maintenance Technician


Job Ref: # EB-1299640993
Date Posted: 11/5/2024 8:00:00 AM
City, State: San Diego, CA
Category: Aerospace
Salary: $23 - $35

Description

Title: Maintenance Technician, Level II (possibly Level III)
Location: San Diego, CA
Shift: Mon – Fri, 1st Shift (5:30 AM – 2:00 PM)
Compensation: Level II - $23.32-$35.03/hr Level III - $26.07-$39.02/hr
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance with HAS/HRA, 401(k), short/long-term disability, PTO, Holidays and more.

Position Description: Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Technicians maintains and repair machinery such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment. Performs maintenance and repairs to physical structures of facility.
• Conduct tests to locate mechanical system malfunction.
• Observe mechanical devices in operation and listen to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
• Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Examine form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
• Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Repair or replaces defective parts.
• Install special functional and structural parts in devices.
• Lubricate and cleans parts.
• Use machine tools in installation, maintenance or repair.
• Start devices to test their performance.
• Sets up and operate lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
• Initiate purchase order for parts and machines.
• Repair electrical equipment.
• Read and understand blue prints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Utilize braze-welding equipment as needed.
• Maintain repair records.
• Maintain a clean and orderly maintenance shop.
• Adhere to safety procedures

Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Minimum 3-5 years of related experience and/or training
• High School diploma or GED required
• Communication skills:
o Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
o Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
o Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Mathematical skills:
o Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
o Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to work overtime, as needed

Company Description:
Our client is a global engineering & solutions company. They are a leading provider of aftermarket parts, repairs, and solutions that safely & reliably extend the life of aircraft engines and gas turbines. They develop, manufacture and repair critical turbine components for a range of engine platforms. Their solutions support the engines that are critical to running the aerospace, energy and defense industries around the world.

Why this opportunity?
Our client employees are proud, passionate problem-solvers who strive to live our values every day. This is an opportunity to learn from top industry experts (many of whom are also former military), work with important technologies, and unlock a passion for innovation. You will be joining a team of experts, innovators and problem-solvers delivering world-class solutions for high profile customers. As in the military, you will be proud to be an integral part of something bigger.

Our client's San Diego operation has a strong teamwork culture, and as a relatively small team it is a more flexible and entrepreneurial environment than their competitors. With their merit-based structure, there is also tremendous opportunity for advancement and growth!


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Test Cell Technician


Job Ref: # EB-4331763512
Date Posted: 7/24/2024 9:58:04 AM
City, State: Augusta, GA
Category: Aerospace
Salary: $27 - $37

Description

Position Details:
Title: Test Cell Technician
Location: Augusta, GA
Shift: Monday – Friday | will rotate between 1st and 2nd shift (8-hour long shifts)
about two months on 2nd shift is required once a year.
Compensation: $27 - $37/hour (based on experience).
Benefits: Company offers Comprehensive Healthcare, 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested, Paid Time Off starting on day one, Bonus opportunities, Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance, and Learning & Training opportunities
Travel: less than 10% (may travel to customer locations or other Standard Aero facilities as required).

Position Description| Test Cell Technician
The Test Cell Technician preps engines for test, testing, and de-prepping engines.
• Trains to become a certified test cell operator. Responsibilities include performing certification testing IAW O/H manual. Troubleshooting testing failures, replacing failed components, and completion of test documentation.
• Working as a motivated member of a specialized team to operate the test cell and the engine under test in accordance with the test instructions or tech orders.
• Consults manufacturer’s manuals to determine tests and maintenance procedures for instruments used for measuring and controlling flow, level, pressure, temperature and other variables.
• Willingness to learn new tasks and cross train on multiple engine lines and other complementary skills and seeks endorsements for those skills as needed to support production requirements.
• Participates in the cross training of other technicians as needed to support production requirements.
• Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
• Working within quality, environmental and health and safety management systems to deliver a high-quality product in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
• Complete daily maintenance inspections of equipment and facility to ensure operational readiness prior to use.
• Troubleshoots, adjusts or replace components on engines and accessories during testing process. Liaisons with engineers, mechanics and inspectors on test performance.
• Moves between production assignments that utilize multiple skills endorsements as needed to support production requirements.

Requirements:
The ideal candidate is a military veteran with a FAA Airframe and Powerplant License or a minimum of four years relevant experience working in a turbine engine test cell environment. You should possess working knowledge of production software systems and other related internal control systems and have experience with Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul of Gas Turbine Engines.



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