Aviation Repairs Operations Lead

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 94,450 - 144,800; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. is seeking a skilled scheduler to manage schedules for aircraft component repairs and overhauls, aligning with delivery commitments and cost forecasts. This role ensures optimal use of staff, tools, and spaces while maintaining strict FAA compliance.

The position requires FAA knowledge, a repair station background, and leadership to prioritize multiple concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment. DOT safety sensitivity and pre-employment testing apply.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related work experience
• Must have working Knowledge of FAA 14 CFR Parts 21, 39, 43, 65, 91, 121, 135, and 145.
• FAA Part 145 Repair Station experience
• Must pass a FAA drug and alcohol pre-employment test.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Aviation, Engineering, or related field
• Experience in both metal structure and composite repair
• Understanding of applying Lean tools
• Analytical, demonstrated ability to deconstruct requirements and prioritize accordingly
• Strong leadership ability
• A focus on continuous process improvement

Responsibilities

• Manages schedule of aircraft component repairs and overhauls in relation to personnel, skills, tools, equipment, parts, materials, and work areas.
• Oversees work operations required and the tooling, equipment, materials, employee skills, and hours necessary for their accomplishment.
• Plans, recommends, and coordinates the sequencing and allocation of workload for efficient use of staff, skills, and space.
• Supervises non-routine work into scheduled workload; assigns jobs according to the skills, experience, and training of mechanics; develops requirement forecasts; investigates recoverability of parts and components and determines appropriate repair or overhaul processes.
• Reviews job progress and makes adjustments to planned schedule to meet changing workload conditions.
• Development and presentation of production and business metrics (units in process, inventory, status/history, workloads).

Skills

5+ years experience

FAA knowledge

Strong leadership

Lean tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Aviation, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. is seeking a skilled scheduler to manage schedules for aircraft component repairs and overhauls, aligning with delivery commitments and cost forecasts. This role ensures optimal use of staff, tools, and spaces while maintaining strict FAA compliance.

The position requires FAA knowledge, a repair station background, and leadership to prioritize multiple concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment. DOT safety sensitivity and pre-employment testing apply.