Assistant Project Manager
Avflight Corporation is a global aviation services company specializing in fixed base operations (FBOs), aircraft fueling, ground handling, and aviation infrastructure. Avflight develops, operates, and maintains airport and private aviation facilities throughout its network.
General Purpose of Job:
The Assistant Project Manager will support a wide range of aviation infrastructure and capital improvement projects, including fuel farm construction and upgrades, new FBO and hangar development, facility renovations, roofing, hangar doors, HVAC and mechanical systems, pavement and ramp improvements, and other airport and private aviation infrastructure projects.
Working closely with Avflight's Project Managers, local teams, contractors, vendors, airport representatives, and other stakeholders, the Assistant Project Manager will help coordinate projects from planning and procurement through construction, completion, and closeout.
Duties:
- Ensuring compliance with established Avflight Standards.
- Developing and maintaining project schedules, task lists and timelines.
- Assisting with project budgeting, expense tracking and cost analysis.
- Preparing scope of documents, change orders and progress reports for review.
- Coordinating with cross-functional teams to manage resources and deliverables.
- Monitoring project milestones, identifying risks and helping develop mitigation plans.
- Managing contracts, certificates of insurance, lien waivers, and vendor invoices
- Organizing and documenting project meetings, decisions and action items.
- Supporting quality assurance by checking deliverables against requirements.
- Aid in Environmental Fieldwork.
- On-site support as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience
- 4-year college degree in Aviation or related study and/or equivalent professional experience preferred
- Must be 18 years or older
- Airport infrastructure, construction, facilities, engineering, or aviation experience preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint required
- Healthy regard for the importance of safety in the workplace
- Must possess strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Personable, organized, self-motivated, and has a strong work ethic
- Ability to multi-task
- Must be willing to travel up to 75% of the time throughout the year
- Must pass background check, pre-employment drug test, have valid Driver's license with a good driving record within company standards
- Must have authorization to work in the U.S.
Skills and Competencies:
- Project scheduling.
- Budgeting and financial tracking.
- Report writing and presentation development.
- Data analysis and KPI measurement.
- Communication and stakeholder engagement.
- Problem-solving and adaptability.
- Time management and prioritization.
- Leadership support and conflict resolution.
- Attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
Work Environment:
Airport environment: Indoors and Outdoors. Extreme outdoor conditions where extreme temperature ranges may be encountered.
EEO/AA
Apply online at www.avflight.com
Skills Required
- Minimum 2 years of experience
- Four-year college degree in Aviation or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- At least 18 years of age
- Experience in airport infrastructure, construction, facilities, engineering, or aviation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Ability to multitask
- Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time
- Pass a background check and pre-employment drug test
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record meeting company standards
- Authorization to work in the United States
- Project scheduling, budgeting, financial tracking, report writing, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, problem-solving, time management, and documentation skills
What We Do
Avflight Corporation operates a network of fixed-base operators (FBOs) across North America and Europe, supporting business aircraft, airlines, charter flights, cargo, and military operations. Its services include fueling, line services, passenger and crew amenities, airline and ground handling, cargo and freight support, and aircraft manufacturing and certification support. The company focuses on safe, efficient movement of people and goods for customers across its network.
