Job Description

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The Role: Project Manager – Experimental Flight Test

Location: Wichita, Kansas

Type: Permanent

What You’ll Do: 

The experienced Project Manager – Experimental Flight Test will lead complex aerospace projects supporting experimental, development, and certification flight test activities. This position will manage cross-functional teams and coordinate closely with engineering, flight test personnel, technical experts, suppliers, business leaders, and customer representatives. The Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring projects are executed successfully within established scope, schedule, budget, resource, and technical requirements. The ideal candidate will combine strong aerospace project management experience with direct exposure to aircraft development and certification flight test programs.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and deliver complex projects and activities supporting Experimental Flight Test.
• Lead cross-functional teams in establishing and managing project scope, schedule, budget, resources, milestones, and deliverables.
• Work closely with engineering teams, technical experts, business leaders, suppliers, and customer representatives to ensure successful project execution.
• Develop, maintain, and manage project schedules and priorities across multiple activities.
• Coordinate activities across Flight Test, Engineering, Program Management, suppliers, and other technical organizations.
• Identify project and program risks and lead the development and execution of risk mitigation plans.
• Monitor project performance and proactively address schedule, technical, resource, and budget challenges.
• Participate in and coordinate internal safety and product review processes related to potential aircraft or product deficiencies.
• Work with cross-functional stakeholders to assess, contain, and resolve technical and program-related issues.
• Develop and maintain project budget requirements and resource allocation plans.
• Prepare and present project status, schedule, budget, risk, and resource reports to various levels of leadership.
• Coordinate and manage multi-site activities and remote team participation as required.
• Drive projects through completion while ensuring established program objectives, milestones, and commitments are achieved.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 5–8 years of Project Management experience within the aerospace industry.
• Previous experience supporting development and/or certification Flight Test programs.
• Advanced knowledge of Project Management processes, methodologies, and principles.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional aerospace projects.
• Experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and deliverables.
• Ability to effectively coordinate with engineering teams, technical experts, suppliers, customers, and business leadership.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail with demonstrated commitment to project objectives and responsibilities.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to keep projects moving toward established targets.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced aerospace and flight test environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, and Microsoft Project.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable:

• Experimental Flight Test
• Development Flight Test
• Certification Flight Test
• Flight Test Engineering
• Aircraft development and certification programs
• Aerospace Project or Program Management
• Flight Test Center operations
• Cross-functional engineering leadership
• Aircraft safety and product review processes
• Risk management and mitigation
• Supplier and customer coordination
• Multi-site aerospace programs
• Project scheduling and resource planning

Why Golden Technology? 

Founded in 1997, Golden Technology has grown from a two-person vision into a trusted partner for Fortune 500 clients nationwide. Along the way, we’ve built a culture centered on family, professional growth, and giving back to our communities through our Golden Community initiatives. 

Here’s what sets us apart: 

• Family-first culture that values balance and support. 

• Career development through mentorship, opportunities, and investment in our people. 

• Community impact by dedicating time, talent, and resources to the places we live and work. 

What’s In It for You 

• Exciting opportunities with innovative companies. 

• Guidance from a recruiting team with decades of experience. 

• A professional, supportive culture built on trust and collaboration. 

Ready to take the next step? 
Apply today and let’s build your brighter future together.