Repairs Operations Manager

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

Overview

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units (“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminium manufacturing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manages schedule of aircraft component repairs and overhauls in relation to the availability of personnel, skills, tools, equipment, parts, materials, and required work areas consistent with the customer contracted delivery schedule and cost forecasts.
• 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 the 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.
• Responsibility for development and presentation of production and business metrics, to include: Units in process, inventory, component repairs and overhaul status/history, and current and projected workloads, progress to plan.

DOT safety sensitive position and requires participation in a DOT drug screen and random screenings

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• DOT safety sensitive position and requires participation in a DOT drug screen and random screenings
• 5+ years of related work experience
• Must have working Knowledge of FAA 14 CFR Parts 21, 39, 43, 65, 91, 121, 135, and 145.
• Must have FAA Airframe Certificate or the ability to obtain a FAA Repairmen certificate.
• FAA Part 145 Repair Station experience
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and effectively work multiple simultaneous assignments in a fast-paced environment
• Must pass a FAA drug and alcohol pre-employment test.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Aviation, Engineering, or related field
• Experience in both metal structure and composite repair
• Understanding of applying Lean tools
• Excellent interpersonal skills working cross functionally across teams
• Analytical, demonstrated ability to deconstruct requirements and prioritize accordingly
• Strong leadership ability
• A focus on continuous process improvement
• Exceptional time management skills
• Working knowledge of Root Cause Corrective Action processes
• Familiar with Aircraft CMM and SRM
• Knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 43 and 145

Drug Free Workplace

We are a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits

We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $94,450 - $144,800

Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. For more information on the tax credit.