Technical Services Project Manager

Jobtailor; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Willis Lease is seeking a seasoned project manager to oversee engine lease returns, shop visits, and purchases. The role interfaces with customers, MROs, and internal teams to ensure FAA/EASA compliance and timely, cost-effective outcomes.

The incumbent will travel globally, manage data and records, and drive repairs and test-cell activities to completion, while maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and company procedures.

Qualifications

• A&P license preferred; minimum 'P' license required.
• 5+ years of airline and/or engine shop experience.
• Experience with CFM56 Series, LEAP-1A/1B, GEnx, GE90, PW4000 94" and 100", CF6-80, CF34 Series, and IAE V2500-A5 engine models.
• Strong background in engine records.
• Knowledge of Life Limited Parts status reports (Chapter 5).
• Knowledge of Airworthiness Directive status reports.
• Test cell experience required.
• Engine repair and overhaul experience required.
• Borescope experience required.
• Ability to travel on short notice, for extended periods, and globally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel mandatory.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with different levels of management and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall project management for Willis Lease during lease engine returns, engine shop visits, and engine purchases.
• Ensure engines meet FAA, EASA, and Willis Lease requirements.
• Serve as the main interface between customers, MROs, and Willis Lease during lease returns.
• Coordinate all aspects of the lease return process with internal and external customers.
• Travel to engine and/or records locations as necessary.
• Coordinate with Willis Lease Contracts, customers, MROs, and Technical Records to facilitate engine lease returns.
• Act as primary customer contact, including coordinating customer on-site and MRO visits.
• Establish secondary Willis Lease points of contact for customers.
• Apply Technical Department Procedures to lease returns at remote locations.
• Ensure lease-return work is complete and compliant.
• Attend or delegate test-cell runs and on-wing tests.
• Coordinate resolution of engine performance issues.
• Attend or delegate post-test borescope inspections and resolve discrepancies.
• Perform or delegate detailed end-of-lease engine inventories.
• Obtain certification for installed units and coordinate replacement of missing parts.
• Review and copy customer and MRO data generated during lease returns.
• Prepare shop-visit work scopes and obtain MRO cost estimates.
• Provide required data to MROs.
• Manage repairs for work-scope compliance and cost effectiveness.
• Review invoices and manage disputes.
• Dispose of unserviceable material.
• Ensure engines are properly packaged for shipment.
• Support other technical functions for the company portfolio.
• Attend industry conferences to stay current on engine programs.

Skills

A&P license

5+ years experience

Engine models knowledge

MS Word proficiency

MS Excel proficiency

Education

A&P license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Test cell experience

Borescope experience

Life Limited Parts knowledge

Job description

• Provide overall project management for Willis Lease during lease engine returns, engine shop visits, and engine purchases
• Ensure engines meet FAA, EASA, and Willis Lease requirements
• Serve as the main interface between customers, MROs, and Willis Lease during lease returns
• Coordinate all aspects of the lease return process with internal and external customers
• Travel to engine and/or records locations as necessary
• Coordinate with Willis Lease Contracts, customers, MROs, and Technical Records to facilitate engine lease returns
• Act as primary customer contact, including coordinating customer on-site and MRO visits
• Establish secondary Willis Lease points of contact for customers
• Apply Technical Department Procedures to lease returns at remote locations
• Ensure lease-return work is complete and compliant
• Attend or delegate test-cell runs and on-wing tests
• Coordinate resolution of engine performance issues
• Attend or delegate post-test borescope inspections and resolve discrepancies
• Perform or delegate detailed end-of-lease engine inventories
• Obtain certification for installed units and coordinate replacement of missing parts
• Review and copy customer and MRO data generated during lease returns
• Prepare shop-visit work scopes and obtain MRO cost estimates
• Provide required data to MROs
• Manage repairs for work-scope compliance and cost effectiveness
• Review invoices and manage disputes
• Dispose of unserviceable material
• Ensure engines are properly packaged for shipment
• Support other technical functions for the company portfolio
• Attend industry conferences to stay current on engine programs

Requirements

• A&P license preferred
• Minimum 'P' required
• 5+ years of airline and/or engine shop experience
• Experience with CFM56 Series, LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B series, GEnx, GE90, PW4000 94\" and 100\", CF6-80, CF34 Series, and IAE V2500-A5 engine models
• Strong background in engine records
• Knowledge of Life Limited Parts status reports (Chapter 5)
• Knowledge of Airworthiness Directive status reports
• Test cell experience required
• Engine repair and overhaul experience required
• Borescope experience required
• Ability to travel on short notice, for extended periods, and globally
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel mandatory
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with different levels of management and cultures

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project management for engine lease returns, ensuring compliance with FAA and EASA standards while coordinating effectively with customers and MROs. Proficient in engine repair, overhaul, and records management, with a strong focus on cost-effectiveness and compliance.

Hard Skills

• Engine Records Management
• Borescope Experience
• Life Limited Parts Knowledge
• Airworthiness Directive Knowledge
• Engine Performance Issue Resolution

Soft Skills

• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to Work with Different Management Levels

Certifications & Qualifications

• A&P License Preferred

Industry Keywords

• Lease Engine Returns
• MRO Coordination
• Engine Shop Visits
• Engine Purchases
• Engine Models

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel