Program Administrator (2026-125

Astronics Subsidiary Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES)

Location Kirkland, WA

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) is hiring a Program Administrator in our Cabin Electronics Product Group in Kirkland, WA
. This is a hybrid position working 2-3 days per week in the office.

The Program Administrator collaborates with Program Managers to oversee internal program operations, ensuring successful completion and customer satisfaction. The PA may handle multiple programs simultaneously, meeting all contractual requirements and customer expectations.

The Cabin Electronics Product Group is the world’s leading manufacturer of in-seat power systems for the commercial airline industry. The group’s EmPower® product line provides a variety of scalable power solutions for aircraft passenger cabins and flight decks. The system is used by over 280 airlines, in-flight entertainment (IFE) suppliers, and all major aircraft OEM manufacturers worldwide.

• Contract Management – Maintains awareness of contractual terms for assigned programs. Reviews purchase order terms and monitors order entry process and acceptance. May manage contract amendments, proposal updates, pricing updates and escalation.
• Program Status – Creates and maintains program documentation, program metrics, program delivery schedule and overall health of programs. Manages internal program reviews and support Program Managers with external program reviews. Manages reporting program performance, internally.
• Schedule Control – Manages demand planning and parts list accuracy. Creates and manages changes to customer program part lists. Manages customer requested schedule changes and/or expedites. Works cross functionally to best meet the customer’s needs. Audits program delivery schedule against demand planning database. Manages customer forecast and accuracy.
• Customer Management – Manages internal deliverables on programs and provides support to Program Managers for external customer facing activities. Attends internal and external customer meetings, as required, to best support program success. Manages customer facing communication for orders acknowledge and status.
• Team Leadership – Coordinates with other organizations (procurement, finance and administration, production control, etc.) to meet program objectives. May lead cross functional team meetings. Supports Program Manager in communicating action item lists, meeting minutes, program plans and Program Management Directives.
• New Business – May assist Program Managers in preparation of proposals or contract changes.

• High School degree required, Bachelor Degree or Associate Degree highly desired.
• May consider two or more years equivalent work experience in Program Management, Operations, Finance, Contracts, Order Administration, Procurement, or other related function in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of one year of direct experience in a related role is required.

• This position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws. Employment is contingent upon the employee’s authorization to access such items under applicable law. The company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it would be necessary.
• An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background check and drug test including cannabis screening.

• Salary Range: $29.14 - $43.71 per hour (Mid-point: $36.42). Factors such as experience, certifications, and market conditions will help determine your actual salary, with most new hires positioned closer to the mid-point.
• Astronics also offers a highly competitive Quarterly Profit Sharing Bonus.

• Stay Healthy – Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity
• Save for the Future – 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Find Balance – Employee Assistance Program,work/life balance culture
• Time for You – Generous Paid Time Off, starting at 120 hours annually, plus 12 Paid…