Product Manager

The Opportunity

Aircraft Performance Group (APG, RocketRoute, Seattle Avionics) is seeking an accomplished, self-driven, highly motivated and Do-it-Different’ Product Manager for our global aircraft performance products and services.

We are looking for a versatile solution-driven and vision-oriented professional who can define differentiated products which enables the organization to continue to be a market leader in this space.

You will be responsible for planning, directing and coordinating aircraft performance products across the three company platforms with a focus on return on investment, a defined production and product release plan aligned with business strategy.

You will identify, quantify, support and execute opportunities to accelerate growth and increase efficiencies by working with senior leaders and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities :

Product Development :

• Translate product vision into detailed requirements and prototypes.
• Work closely with engineering, design, and QA teams to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget.
• Prioritize features, enhancements, and bug fixes based on business and customer impact.

Project Management :

• Develop and manage project plans, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches.
• Track and report on product performance metrics and make data-driven decisions.

Stakeholder Communication :

• Communicate product status, key decisions, and risks to stakeholders.
• Serve as the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and present product updates to senior management.

Customer Focus :

• Gather and analyze customer feedback to inform product improvements.
• Work with customer support and sales teams to understand customer needs and pain points.
• Ensure that the product meets or exceeds customer expectations.
• Marketing and Sales Support :

Collaborate with marketing to develop go-to-market strategies and product positioning.

• Assist in the creation of product marketing materials and sales tools.
• Provide training and support to sales teams on new product features and benefits.

Qualifications :

Desired Characteristics

Completion of College or University undergraduate degree : Engineering, Aviation Management, Business Management, or related discipline;

MBA is not required but considered an asset

• Advanced planning skills to lead prioritization and planning of multiple product backlogs
• Experience working with the assigned product at any of the following :
• Airframe manufacturer
• Aviation hardware provider
• Aviation software provider
• Government aviation authorities
• Aviation industry association
• Extensive experience in the aviation industry is required, including in-depth knowledge of aviation software products and services
• Familiarity with aircraft performance, runway analysis, weight and balance, and single engine procedures (EOP / EOSID) highly preferred.
• FAA Pilots License or FAA Aircraft Dispatcher License or equivalent preferred
• Experience developing software solutions from idea phase to Go-To-Market is required
• In-depth understanding of overall product usage, functionality, and components (hardware, software, communications, etc.)
• Global B2B product marketing experience desired
• Superior communication skills
• Ability to influence and communicate at multiple levels both internally and externally
• Professional and collaborative approach to interacting with colleagues and customers; superior interpersonal and decision-making skills to resolve critical or contentious issues.
• Strong team orientation to provide necessary leadership in the multiple interactive environments the position demands
• Understanding of the Agile software development process
• Results-oriented, innovative, and a strong problem solver
• Flexibility on work location, including the ability to work remote with the ability to travel both domestically and internationally when required

The ideal candidate can take the 20 and figure out the 80, has situational awareness and understands the chain of command as he / she represents others before he / she represents him or herself.

The ideal candidate is output-oriented, knows when to yield and when not to yield, has a relentless willingness to raise the bar, hold himself / herself and others accountable, and excels in a diverse international environment across different nationalities, geographies and cultures.

Aircraft Performance Group

Aircraft Performance Group, LLC (APG) is a flight operations performance engineering firm, established in 1999, that specializes in Runway Analysis, Weight and Balance, and Flight Planning solutions for the airline and corporate flight operations industry.

The aircraft we provide data for range from airline operated small turbo-prop aircraft (regional airline market) and wide body aircraft (international carrier) to corporate turbo-prop aircraft and large cabin ultra-long haul business aircraft.

We maintain a current worldwide database of airport information (over 9000+ airports) and have experience in digitizing Airplane Flight Manuals for use within our own performance programs, as well as using aircraft manufacturer provided programs.

We have experience in providing data based upon FAR, EASA and CASA requirements. APG is headquartered in Lone Tree, Colorado. flyapg.com

RocketRoute, an APG company

RocketRoute, is the fastest, easiest and most effective way pilots can access the essential support they need to get airborne.

From online flight planning, support, flight board, concierge services to direct access to ever expanding aviation services marketplace.

Liberating in its simplicity users connect via one easy-to-use digital portal. Our Team of professionals make it possible for Flight Planning to be easy and straightforward for our clients all around the world.

We provide services to Private, Business, Airlines, HEMS & SAR, Education and Military. Rocket Route is headquartered in the UK with a substantial development team in Lviv.rocketroute.com

Seattle Avionics, an APG company

Seattle Avionics creates compelling pre-flight and in-flight user experiences with its cloud-based solutions providing direct user access to flight planning, weather, fuel prices and group document management for the general aviation market.

Their FAA-certified and geo-referenced charts and flight data are proven and used in the leading in-panel avionics systems globally.

Seattle Avionics is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. seattleavionics.com