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Administrative Assistant

Manchester, Connecticut, United States

Aerospace is at a turning point — costs are rising, supply chains are strained, and old ways of building can’t keep up. At Neon Aero, we’re breaking that mold. We move fast, think big, and combine start-up agility with aerospace expertise to design, build, and scale aircraft in ways the industry has never seen. Our team leverages automation, AI-driven tools, and a fully connected digital backbone to accelerate innovation and reduce barriers to production.

Here, you won’t just take a job — you’ll help reinvent how the world flies. If you’re ready to solve complex problems, push technology further, and work alongside some of the brightest minds in aerospace, this is your chance to make a real impact.

We are seeking an organized, proactive Administrative Assistant to support day-to-day operations at our aerospace startup onsite in Manchester, Connecticut. In this role, you will help keep teams aligned, schedules on track, and administrative processes running smoothly across a fast-moving environment. You will play a key part in supporting internal coordination, customer visits and meetings, document preparation, office operations, and team effectiveness as we build the future of aviation.

Why This Role Matters

  • Help create structure, professionalism, responsiveness, and consistency in a fast-paced aerospace startup environment.
  • Support leaders and teams by keeping schedules, meetings, communications, and administrative workflows organized and on track.
  • Contribute to a professional, efficient workplace that enables technical and business teams to stay focused on execution.
  • Work in a dynamic office setting where priorities can shift quickly based on program needs and company growth.
  • Support a workload that is varied, deadline-driven, and critical to smooth day-to-day business operations.

What You'll Bring

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Associate degree in business administration, communications, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Minimum of 2 years of administrative, office coordination, executive support, or related experience in a professional environment.
  • Experience managing calendars, coordinating meetings, preparing documents, and supporting multiple administrative priorities at once.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to follow through on tasks with accuracy and professionalism.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with office productivity and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment.
  • Ability to sit for extended periods, work at a computer, use standard office equipment, and move throughout the office as needed.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • May be required to work with sensitive business information or in environments subject to export control, ITAR, or internal confidentiality requirements, depending on assignment.

Preferred

  • Experience supporting teams in aerospace, manufacturing, engineering, defense, or other technical environments.
  • Experience with travel coordination, expense support, office management, or onboarding logistics.
  • Experience supporting senior leaders or cross-functional teams in a growing company.

Why Join Us

  • Work alongside elite engineering talent and innovators from across aerospace and tech.
  • Be part of a team moving faster than the industry standard.
  • Shape solutions that are lower-cost, autonomous, and scalable — the future of aviation.
  • Competitive compensation, including equity participation, growth opportunities, and full health benefits (health, vision, dental, 401(k)) designed to support you in and out of work.

This is the expected compensation range for this role. Final compensation will be based on role scope, experience, skills, internal equity and location. This role may also be eligible for bonus/equity/benefits, if applicable.

$70,000 - $80,000 USD

Neon Aero, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

All final candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening as a condition of employment.

At this time, Neon Aero and its divisions are not accepting unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies.

 

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