Your role in helping us shape the future:
The Director of Project Engineering is responsible for managing and developing the ATS Project Engineering organization which is responsible for providing project technical oversight technical schedules and associated project budgets to develop and support STC's in order to install Intelsat's equipment on commercial aircraft around the world.
Are you up to the challenge?

• Provide leadership professional development mentoring performance management technical direction and support to the Project Engineering department.
• Support and manage the development and support of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) projects
• Demonstrate proactive engineering judgment in anticipation and solving procedural issues that may impact the schedule of STC issuance.
• Maintain current knowledge in the field in order to recommend process changes or innovations that will improve the quality economy and effectiveness of the Project Engineering department.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Intelsat Project Engineering department ensuring adherence to high levels of industry standards customer service and on-time and cost performance.
• Responsible for all project related decisions. Engaging others as needed for issues that fall outside established policies. Referring to the VP Aircraft Technical Services on any ideas that would change the nature of current operating procedures or require additional capital to achieve the change.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting of operating results and other special projects and initiatives under his or her direction.
• As a senior member of the Aircraft Technical Services team contribute to the overall strategic direction and business plan of Intelsat by participating in the ongoing planning process which produces a clear and compelling Operations vision and mid and long term business objectives.
• Manage ongoing operating performance for the Project Engineering department against the plans and budgets on a quarterly monthly and weekly basis.
• Manage and continuously improve operational performance on key dimensions such as project completion engineering specifications certification performance and employee satisfaction and morale.
• Establish standards for the Project Engineering department and inspire the team to engage and adopt the Intelsat brand promise identity and culture.
• Ensure that Intelsat meets all airline government and corporate regulations and policies on an ongoing basis. Address potential deviations immediately.
• Recruit hire train and develop employees to meet the objectives for the Aircraft Engineering department. Balance the quality and quantity of available resources to meet growth demands and achieve overall business goals.
• Manage relationships with senior representatives of various key constituents including airlines employees suppliers and regulators in support of the VP Aircraft Technical Services.

Can you drive these processes?

• Demonstrable experience selecting managing developing and motivating technically diverse teams.
• Able to manage talent and promote people accordingly as well as identifying and managing out poor performers.
• Proven people management skills with the ability to win instant respect and rapport at all levels of the organization. Able to set goals and provide solutions that all employees can relate to. Ability to work closely with all staff and colleagues to attain strategic goals.
• An excellent communicator (verbal and written) internally and externally able to represent a company to the highest standards and report effectively to the CEO and senior management team on Certification strategy operations performance and outlook.
• Past experience transforming teams and deliverables from variable performance to predictable performance with no surprises.
• Knows how to transform teams from a reactive to pro-active mindset.
• Can build a unified team (full time and contractors and multi-site) that are focused on the customer and the Intelsat business goals.
• A leader with the vision and teamsmanship to stay ahead of demands as the company goes through a high growth phase globally.
• Experience working with teams of senior management design teams and various internal/external customers as well as experience in various engineering/operations activities including avionics and wireless communications.
• Will have the capacity to assume more significant responsibilities over time.

You should definitely have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field. Advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years supporting FAA certification projects and/or related aircraft modification projects.
• Existing strong and trusted relationships with airline customers and partners highly desired.
• Extensive experience with FAA and international equivalents. Including experience in developing Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) Packages and working with the FAA regulators including ODA's and a background with Federal Regulations (14 CFR Parts 21 23 25) Parts (91 121 135 a plus).
• Strong knowledge in both aircraft structural/electrical engineering disciplines.
• Solid experience in project management project planning and budget management
• Strong project management leadership background
• Experience working with teams of senior management design teams and various internal/external customers as well as experience in various engineering/operations activities including avionics and wireless communications.
• Knowledge of wireless and SATCOM airborne equipment and their use onboard commercial aircraft.
• Understanding of US and emerging Americas Asian and European airline markets strongly desired.

It would be nice if you had:

• FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) delegation(s) a plus.
• An in-depth understanding of aircraft engineering and certification processes
• Strong knowledge in developing aircraft engineering teams
• A track record of successful leadership experiences leading highly skilled engineering teams

What it's like to work with us:
Intelsat is connecting the world and transforming the satellite landscape by reaching beyond the traditional satellite industry. We are defining new products that will open new profitable markets. To help us reach this goal you should be a bold thinker who will perform a key role in shaping Intelsat innovation for years to come.
• We emphasize personal and professional growth
• Awesome benefits including PTO medical tuition reimbursement and training
• Fun diverse and inclusive culture
About Us:
We're Intelsat Inflight the inflight internet company. We believe the internet should do everything it does on the ground in the sky. Our worldwide inflight Wi-Fi services have made internet and video entertainment a regular part of flying. We are a diverse and mission-minded group of professionals all working together in extraordinary harmony. We connect the aviation industry and air travelers with innovative technology and applications and we do it all in a high-energy environment that welcomes the next challenge. Be prepared to join a performance-obsessed team that is passionate about bringing the internet to every device every flight everywhere.

• These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
• Company description: Intelsat is the largest provider of fixed satellite services worldwide. We enable providers of media telecom and government services to deliver information and entertainment to people at home in the office or on the move. On a day-to-day basis Intelsat supplies video data and voice connectivity in approximately 200 countries and territories for approximately 1 800 customers many of which Intelsat has had relationships with for over 30 years. Some of the world's leading media and communications companies multinational corporations Internet service providers and government/military organizations hallmark Intelsat's customer base. Customers access capacity through extensive service offerings which include transponder services hybrid managed services combining satellite capacity and terrestrial facilities and channel services.
• Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Vets and Disabled