Aviation Maintenance Manager

AAR Corp.

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  Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  
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PERMANENT

Updated 09/21/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

Position Overview

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of projects related to maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations. This role ensures that all MRO activities are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with regulatory standards and customer expectations

What you will be responsible for:

• Collaborate in defining project objectives and system development requirements.
  
• Assist in developing detailed project plans, including task assignments, resource planning, milestones, and review checkpoints.
  
• Participate in selecting project team members based on required competencies and experience
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• Maintain profitable performance and efficiency across all assigned work packages, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to company KPI targets.
  
• Oversee day-to-day operations within the assigned hangar, ensuring effective coordination, resource management, and workflow execution.
  
• Champion a strong safety culture by prioritizing the well-being of all employees, contractors, and on site vendors, and ensuring compliance with all safety standards and procedures.
  
• Review and validate deliverables to ensure quality, accuracy, and readiness for integration or subsequent phases.
  
• Provide technical leadership and support to team members to drive successful project outcomes.
  
• Report project progress, challenges, and recommended changes to management in a timely and transparent manner.
  
• Ensure all documentation and deliverables meet internal standards and project-specific requirements.
  
• Fulfill administrative reporting duties related to project performance and compliance.
  
• Assign personnel to projects and oversee their activities as directed.
  
• Maintain professional, clear, and responsive communication with airline customer representatives.
  
• Demonstrate flexibility by addressing customer needs beyond standard business hours when required.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned to contribute to overall project and organizational success.
  Supervisory Responsibilities
  Execute supervisory duties in alignment with organizational policies and relevant legal regulations.
  Core responsibilities include:
  
• Conducting interviews, hiring, and onboarding new team members
  
• Planning, delegating, and overseeing daily work assignments
  
• Evaluating employee performance and providing constructive feedback
  Administering recognition and disciplinary actions as appropriate
  
• Addressing employee concerns and resolving workplace issues effectively
  Qualifications
  To successfully perform this job, an individual must meet the following qualifications.

The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for the role:

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from a four-year college or university; OR

Eight years of related experience and/or training; OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those required for the successful performance of the jobs essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to:

Sit, stand, bend, reach, and move around the facility.

Work Environment:

The primary environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.

Candidates must be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

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