Customer Relations Manager – Aircraft Maintenance

Cessna Aircraft Company; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Innovative benefits package

Opportunities for career advancement

Job summary

A leading aviation company in Orlando, Florida is seeking a Customer Relations Manager in Aircraft Maintenance. The successful candidate will act as the main point of contact with customers, ensuring satisfaction through effective communication. Responsibilities include coordinating aircraft issues, managing customer interactions, and fostering strong relationships. A Bachelor's degree or relevant experience is preferred, alongside strong organizational skills and a customer-focused mindset. This position offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team in a well-respected industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or a minimum of 5 years aircraft maintenance experience.
• A&P License/Repairman/EASA Certificate preferred.
• Relative aircraft maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and communicate all aircraft issues with the customer.
• Meet customer upon arrival and review work scope.
• Report exceptions in work progress affecting schedule commitments.
• Adjust schedule as needed and discuss credit terms or deposits where applicable.
• Define communications and discrepancy approval process with the customer.
• Verify customer information in the database and provide schedule updates.
• Obtain customer approval for additional work and inform TSM of changes.
• Post-delivery follow-up to resolve open issues with parts, maintenance, or billing.

Skills

Interpersonal savvy

Attention to detail

Time management

Customer relationship building

Team player

Maintenance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

5 years aircraft maintenance or customer service experience

A&P License/Repairman/EASA Certificate

Job description

Job Description - Customer Relations Manager – Aircraft Maintenance (329074)

Job Number: 329074

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

JOB SUMMARY

The Customer Service Manager (CSM) serves as main point of contact with the Customer. Works with the Service Center Team and Technical Service Manager (TSM) to maintain and develop a positive relationship with current and future Customers. Responds to Customer inquiries and is responsible for assuring Customer satisfaction by coordinating with the Service Center Team.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and communicate all aircraft issues with the customer.
• Meet customer upon arrival, review work scope with Customer and add squawks as required during arrival debrief.
• Review warranty programs.
• Discuss applicable service bulletins, quotes, and flat rates as required by the Customer.
• Adjust schedule as needed.
• Discuss credit terms and collect prepay or deposits, if applicable.
• Define communications and discrepancy approval process with the Customer throughout visit.
• Confirm Customer’s schedule and verify Customer information in database.
• Provide schedule estimate update to the Customer.
• Communicate initial service order and work scope to Lead after Customer debrief.
• Obtain Customer approval for any additional work to be performed on the aircraft and communicate changes to TSM.
• Report exceptions in work progress affecting schedule commitments and cost of maintenance to the TSM.
• Actively seek upselling opportunities in the areas of maintenance, parts, warranty and other associated programs that provide value to the customer.
• Market Service Center capabilities to new and existing customers. Foster a positive relationship between the customer and the Textron Aviation service network.
• In conjunction with Finance, review program coverage and pricing. Build, review and approve or change Pro Forma invoice.
• Participate in the Service Center safety culture.
• Upon departure debrief, meet with Customer to:
  • Review terms, work accomplished, list of open discrepancies and return aircraft logbook.
  • Deliver pro forma invoice and collect payment, as applicable.
• Post-delivery follow-up with Customer:
  • Ensure that open issues involving parts, return maintenance, or billing issues are resolved.
  • Address Maintenance Visit Performance Evaluation issues with the Technical Service Manager.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or a minimum of 5 years aircraft maintenance experience and/or relative customer service experience required.
• A&P License/Repairman/EASA Certificate preferred.
• Relative aircraft maintenance experience preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Interpersonal savvy, ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Ability to anticipate and address customer needs.
• Possesses good organization and time management skills.
• Attention to detail, goal oriented.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time-sensitive responsibilities.
• Highly motivated.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Maintenance experience preferred.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.