Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Worldwide Aircraft Services, Inc. STATEMENT :
In the performance of your respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to confirm to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and service agencies.

POSITION PURPOSE : Develop and implement strategies to sustain a cost effective and adequate supply chain of airframe and component parts as the aircraft fleets age.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:
Engineering Management:

• Create WASI Engineering Orders for compliance with OEM Maintenance Programs, S/B’s, SIL’s and FAA Airworthiness Directives
• Develop and document FAA Acceptable Data to support repairs and modifications on Airframe, Components, Engines and Propellers
• Liaison with the FAA FSDO, MIDO and ACO on approval of repair substantiation packages and PMA part design projects
• Develop and analyze FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis) data on aircraft systems and related components.
• Identify and develop new test fixtures and equipment. Assist the Quality Department on the approval, training and implementation of all new test fixtures and equipment
• Liaison with AirT, Inc related companies and customers to provide Engineering support.
• Assist with management of chronic parts and parts management.
• Ensure aircraft modifications, ADs, SBs are properly identified in our company systems and publications
• Ageing Aircraft Program:
• Identify high repair cost components for the WASI fleets and develop strategies to reduce the repair/overhaul costs while maintaining MTBF/MTBR metrics and overall Quality
• Perform cost analyses to determine if reductions in Inspection intervals can result in lower total maintenance costs.
• Analyze the Engine Trend Monitoring reports and provide solutions to improve engine reliability and reduce repair costs.
• Provide changes to the Reliability Improvement Modification Program (RIMP) to extend the life and improve reliability of company fleet aircraft and components.
• Vendor Management:
• Identify and assist with the approval process of new repair vendors and part suppliers Act as the technical liaison with vendors and suppliers
• Analyze vendor repair and overhaul data to ensure reliability and costs are maintained to acceptable levels
• Work with WASI Maintenance & Quality Departments along with vendors to develop PMA/DER/STC approved replacement parts and reduce BER replacement of parts.
• Review Repair orders for components and provide dispute resolution on invoices.
• Inventory Management:
• Manage BER/Repairs to ensure fleet long-term viability
• Recommend changes in Repair Orders and monitor repairs through its life cycle.
• Grow the business sector to add additional revenue streams in the related fields.
• Act as a member of the WASI Project Review Board and forecast and track Project Status.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS Degree in Aeronautical, Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
• 5-10 years of experience of airframe, engine and/or component repair/overhaul processing
• Knowledge of aircraft materials, coatings and electroplating
• Knowledge of standard machining equipment and processes
• Knowledge of FAA regulations pertaining to the certification and repair of components
• Knowledge and Use of Standard Quality Inspection tooling along with Non-Destructive Testing Methods
• Knowledge of the development and approval process for FAA PMA Parts and DER Repair Substantiation Packages

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Not Applicable

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Supervision of WASI and Contract employees

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Company Indoctrination Training
• Aircraft Systems Training
• CARDEX System Training (OJT)

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Work typically performed in an office environment. However, due to work requirements, may require frequent travel which will involve exposure to noise, chemicals, adverse temperatures and other similar hazards.

Worldwide Aircraft Services, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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