As an Administrative Assistant here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will provide essential administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of our manufacturing plant. You will assist the Senior Plant Director and the plant leadership team with scheduling, correspondence, and coordination of daily activities to enhance operational efficiency.
You will report directly to our Senior Plant Director, and you’ll work out of our Olathe, Kansas location on an On-site work schedule.
In this role, you will impact the success of our plant operations by enabling effective communication and organization, supporting leadership in meeting production targets, and maintaining a productive work environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments for the Senior Plant Director and plant leadership team
- Prepare, edit, and distribute correspondence, reports, and presentations as needed
- Assist in organizing plant events, meetings, and travel arrangements
- Maintain accurate records and files to support plant operations and compliance
- Serve as a liaison between the Senior Plant Director and internal/external stakeholders
- Organize customer and senior leader visits to ensure great experience
- Ensure all departments and site functions are aligned with key initiatives and strategy to support Honeywell Aerospace success
- Participate and collaborate in Great Place to Work events
YOU MUST HAVE
- Proven experience in administrative support roles, preferably in a manufacturing or aerospace environment
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) to prepare documents and manage communications effectively
- Familiarity with scheduling and calendar management tools to coordinate leadership activities
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
WE VALUE
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field
- Experience supporting senior leadership in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of manufacturing plant operations and terminology
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a diverse team and foster an inclusive culture
ABOUT US
Join a company that's reintroducing itself to the aviation community we've helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we're launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution.
Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world's aircraft, your work here has reach that's rare to find anywhere else.
Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we're shaping what comes next.
Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.
BENEFITS
Beyond a performance-driven salary, you'll work alongside dedicated experts on technology that's advancing aviation. As a Honeywell Aerospace employee, you're eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
- Employee assistance program and educational assistance
- Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
- Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time
Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.
Skills Required
- Proven experience in administrative support roles, preferably in a manufacturing or aerospace environment
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Familiarity with scheduling and calendar management tools
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
- U.S. Person status or ability to obtain export authorization under U.S. export control laws
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field
- Experience supporting senior leadership in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of manufacturing plant operations and terminology
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a diverse team and foster an inclusive culture
The Aerospace Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Aerospace Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by The Aerospace Corporation.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan provides a company‑paid contribution of 8–12% based on years of service with immediate eligibility and vesting, and eligible employees can access retiree medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes 15 vacation days (rising to 20 after five years), nine paid holidays, and unlimited sick time for exempt employees with accruals for non‑exempt staff.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work models include a 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off, supported by backup care services, an EAP, relocation assistance, and home‑office stipends where applicable.
The Aerospace Corporation Insights
What We Do
The space enterprise has been transformed by rapid change and growth. New vehicles for national security space, a more rapid launch cadence, proliferated satellite constellations, the pursuit of interplanetary exploration, and thriving commercial ventures are changing the nature of the space industry. The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) is a leading architect for U.S. space programs, shaping efforts to outpace threats to our national security while cultivating the technologies needed to further this new era of space commercialization and exploration. Aerospace works across the space enterprise in service of the public interest. In addition to supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, our customers include NASA, NOAA, numerous federal agencies, and commercial space — all of whom benefit from our deep technical knowledge. We only pursue business related to the space mission and complementary fields, operating as the nation’s trusted partner to solve the toughest challenges and develop reliable and innovative technologies. Innovation in space occurs when people have the freedom to imagine and do. At Aerospace, we take pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex challenges in the space enterprise.
Why Work With Us
We are a non-profit corporation chartered by the government to work on the hardest problems in space. We employ technical experts in every discipline of space-related science and engineering who touch every part of the US space program. Come join us as we make an impact bigger than ourselves.
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