Manager of Engine Procurement Programs

JetBlue Airways Corporation•New York, NY

10d•$103,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager Engine Procurement Programs reports to the Senior Manager of Engine Programs and is responsible for the preparation, recommendation, and execution of strategic projects and commercial transactions involving engine maintenance. The Manager is also responsible for setting commercial strategy and representing Technical Operations during engine platform selections, engine sales and spare engine purchases. The role involves working closely with JetBlue Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, Legal, Corporate Finance, Manager Engine Program Operations and Treasury, among other groups.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering; OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a combination of a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous related work experience
Five (5) years of aviation finance and/or aviation maintenance experience
Highly proficient with Microsoft Office suite
Strong analytical and presentation skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent verbal and written interaction to effectively manage project communications and stakeholder expectations at all levels of the organization including executive leadership
Experience leading small to medium sized teams
Strong attention to detail
Available for occasional overnight travel (20%)
Must pass a pre-employment drug test
Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
Authorization to work in the US is required. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Business (incl. Accounting, Economics and Finance) or Engineering
Six (6) years of aviation finance and/or aviation maintenance experience
Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license
Knowledgeable in aviation maintenance contracts and expense structures
Experience in negotiating and managing aviation maintenance contracts
Specific experience with engine maintenance, engine manuals and documentation
Experience with project management cross functional teams

Responsibilities

Set the commercial strategy for existing and future engine maintenance programs
Assist in the development of a long-term engine portfolio strategy, working alongside JetBlue’s Structural Programs and Technical Operations groups
Manage engine maintenance projects and transactions involving procurement or sale of spare engines
Conduct analysis on, and present recommendations to executive leadership for all engine platforms
Assist engine heavy maintenance engineers with commercial transactions and disputes arising from existing engine maintenance contracts and agreements
Facilitate, prepare and conduct negotiations on existing and future engine maintenance agreements
Lead cross functional teams consisting of members from Tech Ops Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, Legal, Finance and Accounting
Maintain relationships with existing and potential future business partners, including engine manufacturers and engine maintenance providers
Support Financial Planning and Analysis, Technical Operations and Treasury with financial modeling
Embrace and apply artificial intelligence (AI) tools and emerging technologies to enhance procurement processes, improve analytical capability, increase departmental efficiency, and support the continued advancement of Engine Programs.
Other duties as assigned