The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Program Manager - Aeronautics. This position is responsible for establishing, managing, and implementing Aeronautics Division programs, projects, grants, and data. Manage, research, and design new programs. Responsible for planning the annual Montana Aviation Conference. This position reports to the Safety and Education Bureau Chief and does not supervise others. May be trained to be on-call as a search and rescue coordinator, depending on qualifications, approximately one week per month. *House Bill 13, passed by the 2025 State Legislature, will include an increase to the base pay for this position by $1.00 per hour or 2.5%, whichever is greater, beginning July 1, 2025.
This position works in the Aeronautics Division office which is located on the Helena Regional Airport.
For a full job description, please contact Alycia Gereg at [email protected].
Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:
- Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
- Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
- State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
- Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
- Benefits apply on first day of employment
- Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in aviation, business, research, engineering, project management, event planning or another closely related field.
- 2 years of project management, planning or related experience.
- 2 years of related aviation experience required.
- Alternative combinations of related experience and education may be considered.
This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the principles of planning; project management; basic practices of accounting and budgeting; organization; research and analysis practices.
- Requires skills in research, Microsoft Excel, writing and editing.
- Ability to understand, navigate and manage the legislative process.
- Ability to manage and organize competing priorities, large projects, multi-day events, networking opportunities and marketing.
Required Application Materials:
- A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.
- A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position.
Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as “Relevant.”
If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed below.
Other Information:
The successful candidate must pass a name-based background investigation as a condition of employment.
This position is being posted in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement. Non-bargaining unit employees or employees of another bargaining unit may apply. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit applicant, the non-bargaining unit applicants may be considered. However, bargaining unit applicants will have preference.
The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division, at 406.444.6054.
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes, and to achieving an injury-free workplace.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire. Generally, sponsorship for work authorization is not available through the State of Montana. MDT is not enrolled in E-Verify and is unable to hire F-1 STEM OPT visa candidates.
