MRO Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Bromley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in aerospace services is seeking a skilled MRO Project Manager to oversee maintenance, repair, and overhaul events for landing gear components. This role requires strong communication and analytical skills to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction while managing budgets and technical requirements. Collaborating closely with various teams, you'll play a crucial role in contract fulfillment and profitability improvement. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a passion for aviation, this opportunity could be your next career step.

Qualifications

• Experience in the aerospace industry is desirable.
• Preferably from an MRO background.

Responsibilities

• Complete landing gear overhaul events on time and within budget.
• Maximize customer satisfaction and ensure contract fulfillment.
• Monitor and report costs against the budget.

Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Contract Interpretation

MRP/ERP Systems (SAP, AMOS)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Technical Field

Tools

SAP

AMOS

Job description

Job Description

About the Company - Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services provides comprehensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of landing gear components for various aircraft makes and models, servicing units coming out of Heathrow.

About the Role

The MRO Project Manager is responsible for the commercial control of MRO events. The role involves ensuring timely delivery to the customer, within budget, and according to customer specifications. The manager will collaborate closely with the Product Line team, Operations, Planning, Billing, and Engineering to ensure complete contract fulfillment and high customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

1. Complete landing gear overhaul events on time and within budget.
2. Maximize customer satisfaction.
3. Ensure full customer contract fulfillment for each event.
4. Manage the progress of overhaul events, coordinating with responsible parties to align with company and customer interests.
5. Coordinate technical requirements with the Engineering team.
6. Support schedule adjustments in collaboration with the Planning team.
7. Provide feedback on event status, including delivery timelines, scrap material, and costs, to the Account Manager and Customer Support Specialist.
8. Monitor and report the costs of each event against the budget, implementing countermeasures as needed.
9. Participate in or organize event status meetings.
10. Review margin sheets and report on the profitability of each overhaul after completion.
11. Initiate and follow up on actions or projects aimed at improving overall profitability.
12. Manage post-event reviews and scoring systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in the aerospace industry is desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
• Experience with technical records or airline CAMO/part management processes.
• Preferably from an MRO background.

Required Skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills, especially with figures and financial data.
• Ability to interpret customer contracts and specifications, and develop action plans for contract adherence.
• Proficient in standard IT tools and experienced with MRP/ERP systems such as SAP or AMOS.

Pay Range and Compensation

Up to £45,000 maximum. The role is based on a 38-hour week, Monday to Friday, with potential overtime.