Flight Services Repair Manager

Responsibilities

• Challenges & validates commercial quotations in line with procurement guidelines (flat rate, PBH, Time & material).
• Contributes to achieving global FHS Repair cost target.
• 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.
• 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, …).
• Monitor until closure the SMS cards involving the Satair Miami warehouse.
• Follow-up, monitor and drive the clearance of abnormal statuses relevant to parts in the Satiar Miami warehouse.
• Monitor parts subject to life limitations (shelf life, etc.).
• Monitor quarantine clearances requested to the warehouse.
• Monitor POD and root causes discrepancies, and follow-up corrections.
• Actively participate in any problem solving regarding operations of FHS services performed at the warehouse.
• Participate in weekly meetings (FHS/Satair).
• Visits to the warehouse (weekly, on request).

• BS degree in Engineering, Purchasing, Supply Chain or Aerospace or equivalent, required.
• Masters degree, preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in the aviation or supply chain industry, required.
• Experience in Supply chain and Supplier operational management, required.
• 10% travel in the frame of the activity (3 to 5 times 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, G Suite).
• SAP experience.