Project/Program Manager
Horizontal Talent · Seattle, WA · Yesterday
On-siteProject ManagementContract
About the role
We are seeking a detail-oriented Project/Program Manager to support FAA certification and compliance activities for regulated maintenance roles in a fast-paced aviation environment. This onsite opportunity in Seattle, WA offers the chance to manage important certification workflows, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and help improve processes that support safe and compliant operations.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate FAA certificate application workflows for employees in regulated maintenance roles
- Schedule and organize FAA interviews after applications are submitted
- Review identity, qualification, and training documentation for completeness and accuracy
- Maintain repairman certificate records and related certification files throughout the lifecycle of each record
- Track certification tasks from start to finish, ensuring requirements are completed accurately and on time
- Support compliance-related documentation and recordkeeping using tools such as Adobe Acrobat and Excel
- Communicate clearly with employees and internal partners about requirements, next steps, and status updates
- Partner with teams supporting aircraft maintenance, training, crew records, and compliance functions
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve documentation processes
- Help support additional certification and compliance tasks as needed
Qualifications
- At least 1 year of relevant professional experience
- Experience supporting FAA certification or other regulated aviation certification processes
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Experience managing documentation, records, or compliance-based workflows
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and email communication tools
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Comfort working with sensitive and highly regulated information
- Organized, dependable, and able to take ownership of assigned work
Preferred Skills
- Background in aerospace, aviation, or airline operations
- Experience with airline crew records, aircraft maintenance records, or certification files
- Exposure to HR, licensing, or regulatory compliance processes
- Familiarity with FAA-regulated environments
- Experience supporting process improvements or workflow optimization
- Ability to work effectively across teams in a collaborative environment