Manager, Repairs Administration

Job Description - Manager, Repairs Administration (18043)

About Us:

AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments:
Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services.

AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.

Description

The Manager Repairs Administration will be responsible for managing all phases of the repairs business providing support for the repairs team. The Repair Manager’s objective is to meet or exceed both company and customer metrics for turn-time performance, cost competitiveness, revenue and margin targets, product quality and conformity, etc.

What you will be responsible for:

• Owns the relationship with contracted repair vendor(s)
• Facilitates business reviews with high-profile customers and repair vendor(s) as required.
• Implements strategies to secure long term repair agreements with target customers
• Leverages pricing agreements with Sales Teams
• Negotiates cost reductions with repair vendor(s) where applicable.
• Communicates with various departments to manage the timely inflow and outflow of customer owned repair property. Sales, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Order Management, Warehouse Receiving, QC, Shipping, etc.
• Reviews repair vendor account statements to ensure timely payments within agreed terms.
• Assists to resolve all product non-conformance, invoice issues, paperwork discrepancies, etc.
• Fully versed on all processes and able to fill in for team members during PTO, sick time, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you will need to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university and five (5) years of aviation experience; or eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:

• Competitive salary and bonus package
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off program
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
• The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.
• Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.
• AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

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Job:
Product Line

Schedule:

Full-time

Overtime Status:
Exempt

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.