Repair Station Coordinator - Military

US Cargo Systems; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

US Cargo Systems is seeking an experienced Repair Station Coordinator to manage contract administration and technical repairs in the aerospace sector. You will be the customer-facing expert, streamlining processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cost across the department.

The role requires FAA Part 145 knowledge, strong leadership, and a minimum five years in aviation operations or management, plus solid experience with ERP systems and calibration programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 5 years aviation operations/management experience.
• Minimum 3 years aircraft component experience.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant License preferred.
• Must maintain eligibility for Accountable Manager.
• Participate in FAA/DOT drug and alcohol testing.
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliant, consistent repair processes and controls.
• Coordinate interdepartmental collaboration to meet cost, quality, and schedule goals.
• Maintain current technical data on repaired articles.
• Track and report safety, quality, velocity, and cost metrics.
• Prepare periodic repair department summary reports with reliability data.
• Oversee inspections and document results.
• Manage documents for repairs, tests and calibrations; oversee parts tagging and identification.
• Audit materials, calibration equipment; uphold RSQCM and RSTPM.
• Communicate with FAA to maintain 14 CFR Part 145 compliance.
• Certify work performed by authorized personnel.
• Serve as main customer contact.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Skills

Organizational skills

Decision making

Under pressure

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree

FAA A&P License preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Summary of Position:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Repair Station Coordinator. The ideal candidate has a background in contract administration, technical repairs, and experience in the Aerospace Industry.

This position will be US Cargo Systems’ point of contact to the customer for both Military and Commercial Repair Stations. As the subject matter expert, the Repair Coordinator is also expected to propose and implement actions to streamline and improve the efficiency, quality, and cost of the department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the proper equipment and controls are in place to perform repairs in a compliant and consistent manner.
• Ensures efficient collaboration and coordination between departments to deliver products on time, on cost, and on quality.
• Ensure that technical data on articles overhauled or repaired by the Repair Station are secured and kept current with the latest revisions.
• Daily tracking and reporting of safety, quality, velocity, and cost metrics for production teams.
• Provide detailed periodic repair department summary reports, to include information on product reliability.
• Manage the process of conducting preliminary, hidden damage, in-process, and final inspection of articles processed by this Repair Station and ensure results are recorded.
• Coordinate the staff and resources to ensure the availability of documents authorizing repairs, tests and/or calibrations. Oversees the process of tagging and identification of parts.
• Maintains the preservation of all articles or parts that are subject to deterioration and shelf-life specifications and conducts quarterly audits of the materials.
• Performs monthly audits on calibration equipment.
• Review, revise, and execute all aspects of the Repair Station Quality Control Manual (RSQCM), to maintain compliance with FAA 14 CFR Part 145.
• Review, revise, and execute all aspects of the Repair Station Training Program Manual (RSTPM), to ensure that all RS personnel receive the required Training.
• Effectively communicate with the FAA in maintaining the 14 CFR Part 145 Repair Station and all associated duties required to operate a Certified Repair Station.
• Certify and sign off on work performed by other authorized repair persons.
• Be the main point of contact for the customer.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must possess, or be able to obtain, an FAA Repairman certificate, as outlined in 14 CFR Part 65
• Must be able to exercise final return-to-service authority on behalf of the Repair Station
• Must be at least 18 years of age due to FAA regulations.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college/University
• Minimum 5 years of experience in aviation operations or management
• Minimum 3 years aircraft component experience
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant License preferred
• Must always maintain eligibility to hold the position of Accountable Manager
• Must participate in an FAA/DOT-approved Drug & Alcohol testing program
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Thorough understanding of FAA regulations and standards
• Excellent organizational and decision-making skills
• Proven experience in compliance management within the aviation industry
• Experience with ERP systems and product flow

ITAR/EAR Requirements:

This position requires access to export control information. To conform to US Export Control regulations, the applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the US Government.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The position requires that the employee regularly sit and use their hands to handle or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, and kneel. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Vision requirements include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.