Senior Product Line Specialist - Kellstrom

VSE Corporation; Florida; Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kellstrom Aerospace is seeking a skilled professional to manage and oversee the repair process for engines in the Commercial Inventory Services department. You will ensure efficient repair operations, vendor management, and adherence to quality standards while driving continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

The role requires a minimum of five years in aviation, strong FAA/JAA regulation knowledge, and excellent communication skills to collaborate with customers, employees, and vendors.

Qualifikationen

• AA or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Minimum of five years of aviation industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of FAA/JAA regulations and safety procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Evaluate and approve/reject quotes from repair vendors and manage parts disposition.
• Review repair requests and authorize repair orders based on inventory and quotes.
• Analyze department reports, issue repair orders for materials, and track expeditors.
• Manage repair aspects of special projects to meet program requirements.
• Address discrepancies with repair vendors regarding parts in quarantine.
• Review and approve vendor invoices and request credits.
• Participate in the Material Review Board to review and disposition parts.
• Provide guidance to repair administrators including training and problem resolution.

Kenntnisse

Vendor management

Process optimization

Analytical thinking

Ausbildung

Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Summary

Manage and oversee the repair process for engines in the Commercial Inventory Services department. Ensure efficient repair operations, vendor management, and adherence to quality standards. Drive continuous improvement and optimize customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and approve/reject/negotiate quotes from repair vendors, making informed decisions on parts disposition.
• Review repair requests, authorize repair orders based on inventory availability and quote history, select repair vendors based on turnaround time and pricing, and ensure accurate inventory updates upon receipt of repaired parts.
• Analyze department reports, open sales reports, and open repair order reports; issue repair orders for required materials; assign expeditors to track sold items; and maintain up-to-date records.
• Manage the repair aspects of special projects and programs, ensuring that parts, pricing, and turnaround times meet program requirements.
• Review and address recurring discrepancies with repair vendors regarding parts placed in quarantine to ensure compliance.
• Review and approve invoices from repair vendors, request credits as needed.
• Participate in the Material Review Board (scrap committee) to review and disposition parts.
• Provide expertise and guidance to the repair administrators, including training, work allocation, and problem resolution.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Minimum of five years of experience in the aviation industry or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of FAA/JAA regulations and ability to interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in mathematical calculations, including discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and basic algebra and geometry.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities in standardized situations.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with customers, employees, and vendors.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

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