Aviation Project Coordinator

Company Summary

EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.

Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for a Project Coordinator - Aviation in our Hughes Network Systems division. This position assists the program manager in leading critical programs in the aviation industry and is responsible for ensuring the successful implementation and launch of solutions for Hughes. This position will be located in either Germantown, MD or Lisle, IL.

If being at the intersection of commercial aviation, the Internet, and satellite communication is exciting to you, Hughes is the perfect place to enhance your career. Launch your new career at Hughes and seize the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in the industry and exceed your potential.

Key Responsibilities :

• Assist the program manager in managing the development, qualification, and launch of in-flight connectivity systems in compliance with industry regulations and standards.
• Support the program manager with program documentation including maintaining timelines, risk registers and status reports.
• Coordinate between stakeholders including customers, suppliers and other Hughes functions on basic timeline and cost management, and execution of routine program activities
• Anticipate and proactively address programmatic, technical, and implementation issues that arise during project development.
• Participate in PMO and process improvements that enhance the Program Management Organization.
• Monitor project timelines and follow up with team members to ensure milestones and deadlines are met. Manage smaller scale projects within a program toward completion.

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Education and Experience :

Skills and Qualifications :

Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance.

Visa sponsorship not available for this role.

Salary Ranges

Compensation : $67,000.00 / Year - $84,000.00 / Year

Benefits

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here : DISH Benefits .

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.

Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school / graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.

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