Manager - Airframe Vendor Management

Job Overview and Responsibilities

This position oversees a substantial MRO Supplier facility. The role is responsible for delivering on key pillars essential to a successful airframe heavy maintenance model, which include ensuring the highest levels of quality, driving performance, and managing within budget. This is accomplished through the execution of supplier oversight duties by program managers at the facilities, while also ensuring key internal and external stakeholders are delivering on their commitments to a successful heavy maintenance check.

• Direct supervision of a management team, personnel staffing schedule development, ensuring status of visits are current, and any variances are addressed.
• Managing performance of base checks, daily interactions on execution of base visits, coordination with internal stakeholder groups for near term plans and package content.
• Acting as an interface with local supplier leadership, overseeing all facets of quality, performance, and financial performance.
• Reconciling financial invoices and pursuing cost savings opportunities for materials and labor efficiencies.

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent aviation experience.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate.
• Minimum of 7 years overall aviation industry experience; minimum of 3 years supervisory or project management experience in aviation-related fields.
• Aircraft heavy maintenance, airline operations experience.
• Aircraft maintenance management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external business partners.
• Proven organization and leadership skills with the ability to build, lead, and maintain strong, productive teams and working relationships.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification.
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position.

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications)

• B.S. Degree in engineering or aviation-related field.
• Fleet specific airworthiness release certification.
• Experience supervising management team members.
• Finance, Project Management, SCEPTRE experience.
• Experience in engineering, Inspection, or Planning roles.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.