Readiness Manager

About RH Aero Systems

RH Aero Systems sets the standard for aviation support equipment and services through its industry‑leading businesses – Rhinestahl and HYDRO Systems. We provide custom‑designed ground support equipment, OEM‑licensed engine and airframe tooling, 26 global service centers, and innovative engineered solutions for OEMs, MROs and operators worldwide. Our global headquarters are in Mason, Ohio, USA, and Biberach, Germany.

The Readiness Manager, based at our Client Site in Lafayette, Indiana, blends relationship management with technical expertise and hands‑on problem solving. As a primary point of contact, the Readiness Manager operates daily within a customer’s engine MRO shop, delivering an exceptional tooling management experience. Key responsibilities include evaluating and inspecting tooling, coordinating repairs and upgrades, troubleshooting issues, providing tooling familiarization to technicians, and maintaining inventory and communication support.

• Work with cross‑functional teams to manage specific projects, products, and services in the assigned region.
• Assist in managing on‑hand inventories, including Rhinestahl and customer‑owned assets.
• Perform basic to mid‑level troubleshooting, evaluation, testing, maintenance, and repairs on tooling and equipment.
• Review tool drawings for design or manufacturing problems, disassemble tooling and equipment when required, and manage logistics for modifications, repairs, tests, and reassembly.
• Participate in supply chain development and monitoring activities.
• Monitor and support RHAero’s GE360 Foam cart maintenance and support program in the region.
• Support customer projects and equipment set‑up and familiarization trainings.

• Support the Technical and Regional Customer Management teams.
• Provide onsite project support for tooling and equipment.
• Offer OEM support for tooling and equipment.
• Handle tooling and equipment support related to modifications, upgrades, repairs, and calibrations.
• Troubleshoot tooling and equipment, both electrical and hydromechanical.

• Fluent in English (written and verbal).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience in tooling/support equipment, aviation maintenance, or field service within the aviation industry (technical experience required).
• Experience in tooling and equipment design, manufacturing, or production environments.
• Strong project/program management, presentation, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and ERP systems.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings from an engineering perspective.
• Understanding of aviation engine, aircraft, and procedural manuals.
• Hands‑on experience with mechanical evaluation, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment.
• Physically capable of performing manual tasks for extended periods (up to 8 hours as needed).
• Capability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to travel within the assigned region and occasionally internationally to customer and RHAero locations.
• Effective engagement with stakeholders across all levels of a customer organization.