Senior Aviation Repair Operations Lead

Chromalloy Corporation; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, EAP

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off & holidays

Bonuses depending on role and site

Job summary

Chromalloy in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a Senior Repair Representative to oversee repair orders through the complete lifecycle, coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to keep materials on schedule. You will monitor turnaround times, ensure documentation accuracy, and drive improvements in repair performance.

The role emphasizes cost and material readiness, with opportunities to impact supplier performance and cycle times while supporting aviation safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field; associate degree as alternative.
• 3+ years of experience in aviation inventory management, vendor management, material planning, or repair operations.
• Knowledge of aircraft engine component repair processes and repair cycle management.

Responsibilities

• Manage repair orders from initiation through completion, ensuring materials move efficiently through the repair cycle and are returned in alignment with program requirements.
• Coordinate with suppliers, repair vendors, Purchasing, Planning, Operations, and Customer Programs to resolve material, documentation, delivery, and scheduling issues.
• Monitor and improve repair turnaround times, supplier performance, warranty recovery, invoice accuracy, and scrap reduction efforts.
• Maintain accurate repair status information within ERP and tracking systems to provide timely updates and visibility for stakeholders.
• Review repair quotes, invoices, and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance with program requirements.
• Escalate risks, delays, and discrepancies while driving timely resolution to support material readiness and customer commitments.
• Analyze repair activity trends and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce cycle times, and enhance repair execution processes.
• Support engine teardown, kitting, production planning, and build activities by providing repair status updates and communicating material risks.
• Develop and maintain reporting that supports repair performance, supplier management, and operational decision-making.
• Partner cross-functionally to support cost management, schedule adherence, and inventory optimization objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Tools

ERP systems

Material planning tools

Job description

Chromalloy in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a Senior Repair Representative to oversee repair orders through the complete lifecycle, coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to keep materials on schedule. You will monitor turnaround times, ensure documentation accuracy, and drive improvements in repair performance.

The role emphasizes cost and material readiness, with opportunities to impact supplier performance and cycle times while supporting aviation safety and reliability.