West Star is the fastest growing maintenance repair organization in the industry, and we recognize this is the result of our talented team of trusted employees working together to deliver customer service excellence. We are committed to providing our employees with personal and professional growth opportunities while fostering a culture of respect and well-being with a small company feel.

When you join our team, we don’t think you should have to wait for your benefits to kick in. That’s why when you start, they start with you! This includes medical, dental, 401K match, time off accruals, weekly pay days and much more. We don’t want you to live to work, we want you to work and live.

What you can expect as an Associate Project Manager (Engineering) at West Star:

This position will support the engineering project teams in planning, tracking, and executing projects. In this role, they will learn and hone their skills in project management methodologies, document control, and customer communication.

You will be ESSENTIAL to many FUNCTIONS including:

• Assist in developing project schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Track project progress, prepare basic status reports, and escalate issues.
• Coordinate with engineering, supply chain, and production teams for task updates.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Support risk management and change control activities.
• Communicate updates to internal teams and assist in customer-facing reporting.
• Any other job-related duties as assigned by management.

What you’ll need to bring with you:

Your Education:
A High school diploma or equivalent.
Airframe and Powerplant License beneficial.
Bachelors degree in engineering, Business, or related field or equivalent experience required.
A valid driver’s license approved for airline travel and/or a valid passport is ideal, but not mandatory.

Your Experience:
Internship or 1+ years of exposure to technical project is preferred.
Familiarity with project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Celoxis) preferred.

Your Initiative:
We’re looking for team players who are self-motivated and able to perform in a fast-paced environment where working under specific deadlines and time constraints will be common. Must be well organized, have a high attention to detail, strong written/verbal/analytical and interpersonal skills and follow all company/FAA safety rules and guidelines.

Your Sense of Responsibility:
Perform all work in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration guidelines.
Follow all company and safety rules during performance of duties.
Maintain customer-oriented work habits.
Direct the work and flow of multiple projects.
Assistance in completion of work orders, FAA paperwork and billing items.
Some travel may be required

Other particulars:

Physical Requirements
Lifts 50 lbs.
Routine walking, bending, squatting, sitting and use of stairs.
Routing or repetitive physical motion with arms and hands
Basic personal computer operations

Mental Requirements
Work with others in a professional manner.
Prioritize workload
Coordinate projects
Extensive customer contact skills
Understanding and implementation of regulations and guidelines.

Supervision
Work with minimal supervision
Work with other project managers coordinating projects in a cooperative manner

Working Conditions
The majority of work will be accomplished in an office environment
Will also work in a hangar environment which can include varied temperatures from very hot to very cold
Some varied positions in and around aircraft.

Equipment Used
Personal computer

Compensation & Benefit Information

The following information is disclosed according to state specific requirements. If the position applied to is not in a state with these requirements, the following information may not apply. The hourly rate for this position generally ranges between $30 - $35. Actual hourly rate will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience and performance. Additional compensation in the form of a shift differential will be provided if the employee is assigned to an alternate shift. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package. Other forms of compensation include a semi-annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) company match and employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA).

West Star Aviation’s Benefits

• Benefits Effective Day One for Eligible Employees
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage with Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Life Insurance, Disability Benefits & Supplemental Benefits
• 401(k) Plan with Employee Contributions & Employer Match
• Paid Company Holidays & Weekly Paid Time Off Accruals
• Flexible Work Schedules include 5x8, 4x10 and 3x12
• Weekly Competitive & Industry Leading Pay means you are paid more often
• Bonus Opportunity based on Company and Site Performance
• Internal Mobility & Career Advancement opportunities