Component Repair Specialist

CommuteAir Recruiting Team • Albany, NY

22h

About The Position

What is the position The Repair Specialist is responsible for the efficient and cost-effective management of component repairs of aircraft maintenance parts.

Requirements

• Previous experience in procurement, component repair, logistics and/or supply chain operations.
• Previous experience with procurement/inventory management computer systems
• Familiar with aviation and aviation maintenance terminology including ATA chapters.
• Demonstrate the ability & knowledge to perform duties of this position.
• Knowledge of accounting policies and procedures for working with internal & external vendor accounts.
• Fluent in the English Language, both written and spoken.
• Demonstrate a positive, ethical, and professional attitude.
• High Level of attention to detail.
• Organized with the ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities regularly.
• Legally authorized to work in the USA.

Responsibilities

• Ensure component repair management best practices, pricing, and delivery schedules meet Company requirements and are consistently reviewed for cost criteria and savings opportunities.
• Perform technical evaluation of component quotations, including teardown reports, and repair feasibility assessments.
• Manage component-level vendor contracts for low- to moderate-impact repairs, including negotiation, pricing review, and vendor engagement to optimize cost, turnaround time, and operational reliability. Author and maintain repair decision matrices.
• Manage repairs, exchanges, expediting, routing, and communications/coordination with Purchasing and Material Planning relating to AOG and critical parts.
• Coordinate with Material Planning to ensure optimal stock levels are maintained on repairable parts.
• Monitor aircraft rotable parts requirements to ensure aircraft maintenance schedules are fully supported.
• Assist the Materials Department budgeting process and support the selected accounts for accuracy and controllable variances.
• Facilitate process improvement by developing and modifying Repair procedures in support of Maintenance and Finance initiatives.
• Attend Maintenance meetings involving interdepartmental coordination, procedures, and/or materials planning use.
• Ensure departmental compliance regarding FAA regulations, hazardous materials documentation, and Company policies and procedures.
• Ensure that the Director of Material Planning & Repairs is briefed fully regarding non-routine problems.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director Material Planning & Repairs.
• Regular attendance is essential for all positions at CommuteAir.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We offer our team comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, internal advancement programs, and personal access to flight benefits on the Star Alliance network for yourself and your family.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed