Aircraft Component Repair Manager - Systems

Allegiant•Las Vegas, NV

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of A/C Component Repair (Systems) manages a team responsible for the process flow associated with the repair of the company’s off-wing aircraft components and sub-assemblies. The Manager is also responsible for contract negotiations related to off-wing aircraft repairs, and vendor management. Interfaces with materials, engineering, maintenance, materials planning and other stakeholders to ensure best quality and cost.

Requirements

Combination of Education and Experience will be considered.
Must be authorized to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986.
Must pass a Criminal Background Check.
Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
Minimum seven (7) years of experience in Component Repairs Management, Aerospace Supply Chain, or Engineering.
Minimum two (2) years of leadership or direct reporting management experience in Supply Chain Management or Aerospace industry.
Ability to foster teamwork.
Leadership skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to build collaborative relationships.
Analytical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Degree in engineering, aviation or relevant field.
Familiarity with data analysis.
Experienced in excel.
Ability in SQL.

Responsibilities

Responsible for ATA chapters 2100 to 4900 which is including Landing Gear, Equipment, Oxygen, Cabin Interior, and other ATA chapters of aircraft. Any detailed sub-ATA responsibilities can be changed based on needs and direction by Director, Material Services.
Work with repairs manager of Component Repairs Structures to develop and manage the internal and external process flow associated with the repair and overhaul of the company’s unserviceable off-wing aircraft parts.
Monitor analyst workload, audit process compliance and conduct deficiency training as needed.
Ensure proper auditing processes for all component repairs.
Develop and maintain a relationship with external component maintenance vendors and, internally, with the Materials Management, Maintenance & Engineering, IT, and Accounting Department teams.
Coordinate all repair activities with Purchasing, Aircraft on Ground (AOG), Material Planning, and Stores Management, including expediting of repairs and provide concise reports and presentations to senior management, upon request.
Work with Engineering, Reliability, and Maintenance team to monitor the factors that influence parts being declared unserviceable and being returned, highlight such instances including but not limited to daily component removals for repeat units, NFF unit removals etc. and work to find solutions.
Negotiate the repair and overhaul costs on a recurring, bi-annual basis, with the approved component repair vendors based on the projected units being declared unserviceable. Ensure that the selected vendors are properly documented within Allegiant ERP so that unserviceable components are directly shipped to the approved vendors only.
Work with internal team and legal team to write, edit and review repairs contracts.
Review approved vendor list AVL validity and review any potential new vendors as needed. Work with quality team to hold vendors accountable to Allegiant standards and address issues as required.
Maintain close oversight on component repair vendors and ensure that contractual obligations are being met by vendors. In cases where the vendor is unable to maintain the required service levels and repair cycle times, intercede, as necessary.
Ensure GTA performance reviews with the most critical and underperforming business partners.
Attend weekly Material Planning meetings to contribute in planning for induction/heavy check and other long-term plans.
Lead the facilitation of Electronic Data Interface (EDI) transactions with vendors to streamline the repair order life cycle. Provide integration solutions that facilitate accurate and transparent electronic repair transactions between the allegiant ERP system and the Aeroxchange application.
Recommend changes to internal ERP system for improved process flow.
Manage AeroRepair integration and monitor vendor compliance.
Hire, train, develop and monitor the performance of all assigned repair analysts. Provide clear and consistent communication throughout this process.
Perform forward look reviews and bi-annual progress reviews.
Provide mentorship for employee growth opportunities.
Develop and implement programs to assure optimum utilization of vendor warranties, monitoring of warranty action and periodically audit program to ensure compliance.
Analyze the potential for in-house repair capability and make appropriate recommendations to senior management.
Identify repair program performance gaps, determine causal factors, and develop and implement effective solutions that extract value for the company.
Financially and statistically analyze components, repair programs, and vendor performance. Utilize vendor scorecards and develop a methodology to make changes in vendor assignments to optimize performance.
Develop relevant financial and operational information for executive decision-making.
Ensure any direct reports understand and apply our Customer Commitment and customer service standards to their daily responsibilities as appropriate.
Model Allegiant’s customer service standards in personal actions and when providing leadership direction.
Other duties as assigned.