Powerplant and Maintenance Reserves Manager

Purpose: Responsible for the technical program management of new and used engine assets.

Key Result Areas:

• Oversight of the OEM and third party maintenance facilities regarding engine technical data and cost analysis.
• Emphasis on shop visit costs, shop invoices, airline work scope, regulatory requirements and maintenance reserves.
• Balance the defined work scope with cost containment to ensure the maximum value is achieved.
• Review and analyse OEM product support contracts (FHA / FMP / MCPH) considering contract details from all perspectives (operator, OEM and DAE).
• Proactively manage all assigned engine manufacture relationships.
• Facilitate discussions with airline maintenance departments, third party maintenance facilities and engine manufacturers.
• Update the DAE proprietary database, preparing and providing detailed reports and supporting documentation for engine management.
• Proactive support of aircraft transition process.
• Assist the Powerplant and Maintenance Reserves Director in reserve claims administration process.
• Other reasonable duties as requested by the company from time to time.

Skills & Experience:

• Degree in Engineering or Licensed Aircraft Engineer
• 3+ years experience in an airline / OEM / MRO engine management role desirable
• 3+ years experience in all aspects of GE/CFMI/RR/PW Engines desirable
• Sufficient knowledge of aircraft lease agreements is required to effectively analyse maintenance reserves and communicate / negotiate with customers
• Excellent written, verbal and analytical skills
• Effective fault diagnosis
• Ability to analyze engine condition, determine fair market price and prepare detailed reports.
• Effective engine condition monitoring management
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Strong prioritization, time management and project management skills
• Strong MS Office skills