Landing Gear (LG) Operations Manager

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

TAT Piedmont (formerly Piedmont Aviation) has been in operation for more than six decades and has a long history of satisfied customers around the world. Our team is made up of highly skilled technicians dedicated to bringing you the best product, on time – every time. Our comprehensive service and support works to ensure that we can meet the needs and demands of our customers.

TAT Piedmont is an FAA and EASA Part 145 Repair Station and is one of the largest, most extensively equipped independent maintenance facilities in the world. With a customer base encompassing all segments of aviation, TAT Piedmont provides component repair and overhaul services to valued clients around the globe.

JOB SUMMARY:

If you enjoy being hands-on and bringing a tactical approach to your leadership - this is the opportunity for you! We have an opening for a Landing Gear (LG) Operations Manager within our organization. If you enjoy the ability of working without all the red tape usually found in larger organizations and with the dynamic of enjoying those we work alongside then this is the job for you. If you are interested in throwing your hat in the ring of consideration - APPLY NOW!

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and Manage Landing Gear workflow and schedule to ensure on-time and on-budget deliveries.
• Manage Landing Gear department team members to ensure a coordinated completion of each event.
• Identify potential schedule impacts and facilitate plans to mitigate impacts/ risks.
• Manage event reporting and customer updates.
• Develop continuous improvement plans for landing gear operations.
• Define Landing Gear detail cost build up.
• Identify and develop opportunities to reduce costs throughout the repair and overhaul process.
• Identify PMA opportunities for high dollar parts.
• Locate PMA development opportunities.
• Streamline Work Order Procedures and Travelers, review existing process/workflow and make recommendations to increase efficiencies and reduce costs.
• Identify BER Thresholds and options to reclaim parts through the development of internal and or external repairs.
• Identify and facilitate internal repairs schemes. Review existing outside repair providers and make recommendations for improvements, changes and/or internal development of repairs that are currently completed by outside vendors.
• Make recommendations for streamlined pricing and billing strategies for Overhauls, Rentals and Exchanges.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5-10 years’ experience working in an aircraft component overhaul environment.
• A&P License is preferred.
• Previous operational leadership experience.
• Understanding of FAA Repair Station and manufacturing record requirements.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work across organizational boundaries.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and special processes required.
• Advanced understanding of FAA component overhaul process.
• Understanding and ability to read and follow component repair and overhaul instructions.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, specifications, and process documentation.
• Exceptional attention to detail and leadership skills.
• Possess excellent organizational skills, and communication skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office and Windows suites).

Benefits

TAT Technologies Group is dedicated to providing an inclusive, fun, and unique workplace. We believe in acknowledging and appreciating the value of our team members. One way we value our team is by providing a comprehensive and expansive benefits offering to include Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K with company matching, STD, LTD, accidental coverages, EAP, and more. Insurance carriers vary based on location.