Project Manager, Technical Services

Willis Engine Repair Center® (US)•Coconut Creek, FL

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About The Position

The Project Manager, Technical Services provides overall project management for Willis Lease during engine lease returns, engine shop visits, and engine purchases, ensuring engines meet FAA, EASA, and Willis Lease requirements. The role is the primary interface among the customer, the MRO, and Willis Lease during lease returns and coordinates the process with internal and external stakeholders. Travel to engine and records locations is required as needed to manage lease returns, shop visits, and engine purchases. The position also coordinates engine shop visits, including preparing work scopes, obtaining estimates, providing required data, managing repairs, reviewing invoices and disputes, dispositioning unserviceable material, and ensuring engines are packaged for shipment. The Project Manager may support other technical functions and attends industry conferences to stay current on engine programs. Extensive global travel is expected, at more than 150 days per year.

Requirements

A&P license preferred; a minimum “P” is required.
At least 5 years of airline and/or engine shop experience.
Experience with CFM56 Series, LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B series, GEnx, GE90, PW4000 94” and 100”, CF6-80, CF34 Series, and IAE V2500-A5 engine models.
Strong engine-records background, including knowledge of Life Limited Parts status reports (Chapter 5) and Airworthiness Directive status reports.
Test cell, engine repair and overhaul, and borescope experience.
Ability to travel globally on short notice and for extended periods.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well with different management levels and cultures.

Nice To Haves

A&P license.

Responsibilities

Coordinate Willis Lease Contracts, the customer, the MRO, and Willis Lease Technical Records to facilitate engine lease returns.
Serve as the primary customer contact during lease returns, coordinate customer on-site or MRO visits, and establish secondary Willis Lease customer contacts.
Use Willis Lease Technical Department Procedures to perform engine lease-return requirements at remote locations.
Ensure lease-return work is complete and complies with FAA, EASA, and Willis Lease requirements.
Attend or delegate attendance at test cell runs or on-wing tests, verify engine performance against lease-return requirements, and coordinate resolution of performance issues.
Attend or delegate post-test borescope inspections, ensure engine serviceability before lease return, and work with the customer, MRO, and OEM to resolve discrepancies.
Perform or delegate a detailed end-of-lease engine inventory, coordinate certification for installed units where needed, and arrange cost-effective replacement of missing parts.
Review the accuracy of, and copy as required, data generated by the customer and MRO during lease returns so the engine can be leased again in a timely manner.
Coordinate engine shop visits by preparing work scopes, obtaining MRO cost estimates, providing required data, managing repairs for compliance and cost effectiveness, reviewing invoices and disputes, dispositioning unserviceable material, and ensuring proper shipment packaging.
Assist with other technical functions supporting the company portfolio as required.
Attend industry conferences to stay current on engine programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel globally to engine and/or records locations as necessary; the posting specifies 150+ travel days per year.