Procurement - PMA/DER Technical Analyst

UPS•US - AIRCRAFT MATERIALS DISTRIBUTION CENTER (KYAMD), KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Analyst will evaluate and document alternate parts opportunity and alternative repair options for aircraft consumables, expendable and components. Alternative parts will be through the Parts Manufacturing Authority (PMA), Owner Produced Parts (OPP) and Designated Engineering Representative (DER) processes. Individual will work within the Procurement Groups and work closely with Aircraft Engineering and industry suppliers to identify stand-alone and/or Next Higher Assembly (NHA) components for alternative parts/DER opportunities. Once identified, individual will establish the support package/documents for internal engineering approval. The Technical Analyst supports the many technical needs of various groups. This includes but is not limited to Aircraft Engineering, Airline Procurement, Airline Provisioning, Material Asset Management, and others. Alternative Parts (PMA) candidates are identified and logged, then scrutinized for airline suitability. Specific model eligibility, interchangeability, usage, price, availability, lead time, reliability, and other data will be documented as part of the approval submittal. If approved, the PMA package is then followed to ensure proper application and implementation as well as cost savings documentation. Additional Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and NHA parts are identified and then targeted for PMA development. Owner produced and DER development is also considered. The PMA analyst has ongoing interaction with established (and potential) PMA, OPP & DER suppliers. Excellent record keeping and attention to detail is required. Additionally, this position occasionally requires the support of the surplus sales warehouse operations, including stocking inventory, pulling and staging parts, packaging materials, and preparing orders for shipment. The successful candidate must be able to safely work in a warehouse environment, traverse ladders, and frequently walk, stand, bend, reach, and move throughout storage areas. The position also requires the ability to lift and carry packages and materials weighing up to 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with a team lift.

Requirements

Formal training in a relevant aviation field and aerospace industry experience.
Must understand the effects of material support on the maintenance organization.
Must possess a technical, statistical, and analytical aptitude to interpret OEM Drawings, IPCs, AMM, MELs, E/Os, etc.
Ability to work in a regulated environment with minimal supervision.
Great attention to detail and prioritization skills.
Must be able to clearly communicate with internal and external customers.
Ability to interact and work with Administrative, Business Professionals and Management on a daily basis.
Able to make quick decisions and adjust plans under operational pressure.
Team player with proven leadership skills.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.

Nice To Haves

Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and document alternate parts opportunity and alternative repair options for aircraft consumables, expendable and components through PMA, OPP and DER processes.
Work closely with Aircraft Engineering and industry suppliers to identify components for alternative parts/DER opportunities.
Establish support packages/documents for internal engineering approval.
Scrutinize PMA candidates for airline suitability, documenting model eligibility, interchangeability, usage, price, availability, lead time, reliability, and other data.
Follow approved PMA packages to ensure proper application and implementation, and document cost savings.
Identify and target OEM and NHA parts for PMA development.
Consider owner produced and DER development.
Interact with established and potential PMA, OPP & DER suppliers.
Support surplus sales warehouse operations, including stocking inventory, pulling and staging parts, packaging materials, and preparing orders for shipment.
Safely work in a warehouse environment, traverse ladders, and frequently walk, stand, bend, reach, and move throughout storage areas.
Lift and carry packages and materials weighing up to 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with a team lift.