Communications Manager

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Job Description
At SATAIR, we believe in sustainable aviation that allows people to travel and connect across the globe. We are on a mission to provide world class material solutions that keep aircraft flying and extend their lifespan. In Satair, you can challenge the status quo, pioneer new ways of working, and generate real value for airlines and suppliers worldwide. Being part of the Airbus family gives us the opportunity to live a global mindset, working in international and diverse teams across functions, sites and cultures. If you want to work as one team embracing a can‑do attitude in a demanding environment, then we offer a great place to explore, learn, and grow, making an impact on aviation’s digital and sustainable transformation.

Position: Communications Manager (Herndon, VA)

What’s In It For You

Competitive remuneration

Work/Life balance: Hybrid working, flex‑time, maternity/paternity leave

Personal development: personalized development plans, large portfolio of learning solutions & internal mobility opportunities

Health & Wellbeing: health insurance, well‑being programs

How You Will Contribute To The Team

Americas regional focal point: serve as the primary communications interface for Americas leadership, adapt global messaging for the regional audience, and manage local executive announcements.

Global execution: partner with the Marketing and Communications team to manage global social media channels, execute paid media advertising plans, and coordinate asset creation with external providers.

Americas internal communication: partner with HR to translate global corporate themes into impactful local initiatives that strengthen employee connection and brand pride within the Americas.

Global media monitoring & analysis: lead the global PR tracking and measurement process, monitor coverage across all regions and produce performance insight reports.

Americas employee advocacy: manage operations of the advocacy program, source and optimise content to empower staff to share the Satair story.

Global digital integration: work closely with the Digital Campaign Manager to align editorial content with digital marketing campaigns and web updates.

Strong organisational and project management skills with a proven track record of delivering high‑quality outputs on time while managing multiple workstreams.

Strategic adaptation skills: take global strategies and refine them to resonate with nuances of the US and LATAM markets.

Strong digital literacy, including experience with social media management and media monitoring tools.

High‑level stakeholder management skills and a can‑do attitude, proven ability to lead complex projects across multiple time zones.

About You
You’re equipped with a communications, marketing, or business degree (or comparable education) and 10+ years of experience in communications or related fields.

Required

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Business or related field.

10+ years of experience in communications or related areas.

Availability for occasional travel (one yearly international trip and a couple of regional trips).

Exceptional writing skills and an eye for visual storytelling/asset coordination.

Preferred

Independent decision‑making: high autonomy; decide how to translate global directives into the Americas market.

Environment & Interfaces: interface daily with Global Hubs in Copenhagen and Hamburg; navigate cultural expectations while maintaining a one‑team approach.

Internationalisation & Change: decisions must account for diverse legal and cultural landscapes of US and LATAM markets.

Nature of Contacts: frequent contact with senior Americas leadership, negotiate with external vendors/agencies.

Strategic, Tactical, Operational mix: 20% strategic, 40% tactical, 40% operational responsibilities.

Impact: decisions directly impact brand reputation, employee engagement scores and ROI of global marketing spend.

Physical Requirements

Hybrid: 3 days per week onsite and 2 days per week remote.

Vision: able to see and read computer screens and documents.

Hearing: able to hear in meetings and teleconferences; hear safety warnings.

Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings.

Equipment operation: operate office and electronic equipment; some production tools.

Carrying: carry documents and equipment up to 30 lbs (14 kg).

Lifting: lift up to 30 lbs/14 kg.

Pushing / Pulling: push and pull small office furniture.

Sitting: sit for long periods in meetings or computer work.

Squatting / kneeling: retrieve items from low shelves.

Standing: stand during discussions in offices or production floor.

Travel: able to travel independently on short notice.

Walking: walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.

Personal Protective Equipment: safety shoes, glasses, hearing protection, respirators, gloves as required.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Satair provides equal opportunities to all individuals seeking assignment with Satair without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Satair complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination. Satair expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on protected categories. This assignment description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Compliance
You must be a US Person under ITAR definition: U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license, authorized to work in the US, and able to work in the US without current or future visa sponsorship.

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