Aircraft Performance Group (APG, RocketRoute, Seattle Avionics) is seeking an enthusiastic, self-driven, and highly motivated Junior Product Manager for our global aircraft performance products and services. The ideal candidate will be a proactive and detail-oriented professional eager to learn and grow in product management. In this role you will be assisting with the planning, coordination, and execution of product development activities across our platforms, focusing on return on investment, production, and product release plans aligned with business strategy. The Junior Product Manager will work with senior leaders and cross-functional teams in identifying opportunities to enhance growth and increase efficiencies.
Key Responsibilities:
Product Development
Assist in translating product vision into detailed requirements and prototypes.
Support engineering, design, and QA teams to ensure timely and high-quality product delivery.
Help prioritize features, enhancements, and bug fixes based on business and customer impact.
Project Management
Aid in developing and managing project plans, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support successful product launches.
Monitor and report on product performance metrics to support data-driven decisions.
Stakeholder Communication
Assist in communicating product status, key decisions, and risks to stakeholders.
Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders as directed.
Help prepare and present product updates to senior management.
Customer Focus
Gather and analyze customer feedback to support product improvements.
Collaborate with customer support and sales teams to understand customer needs and pain points.
Ensure that the product meets or exceeds customer expectations through ongoing support.
Marketing and Sales Support
Work with marketing to help 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:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
1-2 years of experience in product management or related roles (internships and co-op experience considered).
Aviation experience is a plus but not required.
Understanding of product development lifecycle and methodologies.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies is a plus.
Proficiency with product management tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello, Aha!) and data analysis tools (e.g., Google Analytics) is a plus.
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 Castle Rock, Colorado. flyapg.com
RocketRoute, an APG copmany
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
Employment type
Full-time
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