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Job Description:
What does your next challenge look like?
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 and collaborating 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.
In this context we are looking for a Communications Manager, to join our communications team in Herndon, VA.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Here is a selection of some of the benefits we offer our employees. Local benefits may vary.
Competitive Remuneration
Work / Life Balance: Hybrid Working, flex-time, maternity/paternity leave
Personal Development: Personalized development plans, large portfolio of learning solutions & lots of 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, adapting global messaging for the regional audience and managing local executive announcements.
Global execution: Partner with the rest of the Marketing and Communication 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, monitoring coverage across all regions and producing performance insight reports to the team.
Americas employee advocacy: Manage the operations of the advocacy program, sourcing and optimising 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 with the ability to take global strategies and refine them to resonate with the specific 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, with the proven ability to lead complex projects across multiple time zones.
This role will involve some travel for business, approximately 20 %, internationally, and domestically.
ABOUT YOU
You’re equipped with a communications, marketing, or business degree (or comparable education), coupled with 10+ years of experience in communications or other applicable areas. We are looking for you! A team player with the following experience, skills and mindset:
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Business or related field.
10+ years of experience in communications or other applicable 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: The role operates with high autonomy. The incumbent decides how to best "translate" global directives into the Americas market, determining which narratives will resonate locally and which require adjustment. They independently manage the "Global Execution Engine" workflow, prioritizing tasks across time zones without daily supervision.
Environment & Interfaces: This is a highly matrixed role. The incumbent sits in Herndon but must interface daily with Global Hubs in Copenhagen (CPH) and Hamburg (HAM). They must navigate differing cultural expectations and business hours while maintaining a "one-team" approach.
Internationalisation & Change: The role is inherently international. Decisions must account for the diverse legal and cultural landscapes of the US and LATAM markets. As a "Voice of the Americas," the incumbent is a key driver of change, specifically in how the region adopts global digital tools and advocacy programs.
Nature of Contacts: Frequent contact with senior Americas leadership (VP/Director level) to provide communications advisory. Regular negotiation with external vendors/agencies for asset creation and media placement.
Strategic (30%): Recommending regional communication roadmaps; advising leadership on executive positioning; defining the regional adaptation of the global brand strategy.
Tactical (50%): Determining the optimal mix of paid media spend; selecting content for employee advocacy; aligning editorial calendars with digital campaign cycles.
Operational (20%): Managing the day-to-day global PR tracking; ensuring on-time delivery of social media assets; coordinating with external providers.
Impact: Decisions directly impact Satair’s brand reputation in the Americas, employee engagement scores (in partnership with HR), and the ROI of global marketing spend.
Physical Requirements
Hybrid: 3 days per week onsite at the office and 2 days per week from home
Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. Daily
Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Daily
Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.Daily
Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. Daily
Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs
Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer. Daily
Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor. Daily
Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice.
Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Daily
Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site.
Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.
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, Able to work in US without current or future need for visa sponsorship
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 in every location in which the company has facilities. Satair expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. This assignment description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Satair using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Satair.
Satair is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Satair is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Satair to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.
Come on board and join us at Satair, an Airbus Services Company.
VAS Aero Services is a subsidiary of Satair, an Airbus Services company
If you want to know more about our business, have a closer look at our website www.SATAIR.com or check out our SATAIR Youtube Channel atwww.youtube.com/sataircompany !
A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
Satair USA, Inc.
Employment Type:
US - Direct Hire
Experience Level:
Professional
Remote Type:
On-site
Job Family:
Company Communication
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Job Posting End Date: 04.18.2026
Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment 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, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.
