Aviation Lean Transformation Lead

FTAI Aviation; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FTAI Aviation seeks a Continuous Improvement Specialist to support its Transformation & Operational Excellence team in driving efficiency and growth across the Miami facility and other locations. You will identify opportunities, lead CI initiatives, and collaborate with quality, engineering, and supply chain to streamline processes and boost productivity.

Ideal candidates bring Lean/CI expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to guide cross-functional teams in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, aviation maintenance, or related discipline.
• 5 years of experience in an MRO environment, continuous improvement, aviation engine shop, or complex manufacturing operation.
• Fluent in English and Spanish; strong problem‑solving and Lean/Six Sigma knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and turnaround time.
• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives to improve engine disassembly, inspection, repair, assembly, and test processes.
• Identify bottlenecks and develop solutions to improve shop-floor processes, workflow, and resource utilization.
• Develop and maintain standard work, visual management systems, and process documentation.
• Track and report KPIs such as TAT, WIP levels, scrap/rework rates, labor efficiency, and on-time delivery.
• Use statistical tools to identify trends, variation, and improvement opportunities.
• Build dashboards and reporting mechanisms to support daily management and decision-making.
• Partner with quality, engineering, supply chain, and production to drive frontline ownership.
• Train employees in Lean fundamentals, problem-solving, and standard work practices.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement through coaching, workshops, and daily Gemba walks.
• Support 5S, visual controls, and workplace organization.
• Implement improvements that support growth and scalability.
• Review and update procedures and work instructions for clarity.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Structured problem-solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/related discipline

Job description

FTAI Aviation seeks a Continuous Improvement Specialist to support its Transformation & Operational Excellence team in driving efficiency and growth across the Miami facility and other locations. You will identify opportunities, lead CI initiatives, and collaborate with quality, engineering, and supply chain to streamline processes and boost productivity.

Ideal candidates bring Lean/CI expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to guide cross-functional teams in a fast-paced