Flight Services Repair Manager Security Clearance

Position: Flight Hours Services Repair Manager with Security Clearance
PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Flight Hours Services Repair Manager, in Miami, FL. Job

Job Description:

You will be the main point of contact for the operations desk to manage Flight Hours Services (FHS) customers' critical situations, involving Repair Suppliers. Repair manager shall ensure Suppliers are delivering in time, cost and quality. Address non performance, visit Supplier, develop good relationships and challenge Supplier's organization when not delivering. Steer activity ramp-up and coordinate with other entities. Meet the team:
The Customer Support team provides aircraft operations support throughout the aircraft's operational life. The team coordinates, implements and monitors all services customized to meet the customer's specific needs, to ensure a positive customer relationship. Your challenges:

Primary Responsibilities:

COST:    25%
Challenges & validates commercial quotations in line with procurement guidelines (flat rate, PBH, Time & material). Contributes to achieving global FHS Repair cost target
LEAD TIME:   25%
The Repair manager shall ensure the Supplier is delivering / repairing parts in due time according to its contractual obligations. Identify issues root causes and initiate and follow up of corrective actions, including at supplier's facilities. QUALITY:  25%
The Repair manager shall organize operational regular meetings with repair shops to address open issues, repair status and data reconciliation. Ensure the Supplier is respecting technical standards (SB, upgrades, …), work scope (minor, major repair, …) and certification (EASA, FAA, CAAS, …). CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT:  15%
The Repair Manager contributes to the continuous improvement and problem solving within Repair Operations
Works closely with the method and tool team and guarantee the quality of the data in the system
Provides precise information on the parts status and statistics of operational events to stakeholders
Monitors and mentors the subcontractors supporting our daily administrative tasks
Additional Responsibilities:
Other duties as assigned:     10%  Your boarding pass:
BS degree Engineering, Purchasing, Supply Chain or Aerospace or equivalent, required Masters degree, preferred
6+ years of experience in the aviation or supply chain industry
Experience in Supply chain and Supplier operational management
5% in the frame of the activity, the repair manager can travel to visit Suppliers (3 to 5 time a year)
Supply Chain domain, negotiation, good relationship, results oriented
Ability to work with short deadlines and in a fast changing environment Team spirit, leadership, good communication skills Technical background to challenge quotations - use the CMM (Component Maintenance Manual) Negotiation skills
Maintenance Part 145 knowledge, preferred
English Spoken, Written, Influencing; required
French or Spanish Spoken Written, Influencing will be a plus

Experience with Google environment (Gmail, Gslide, Gsheet)
SAP experience Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and Daily Pay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit  or  The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
* The California Fair Chance Act

* Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

* Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

* San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance