Willis Aeronautical Services, Inc. · 1 day ago
Project Manager, Technical Services
Coconut Creek, FL, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expWillis Lease Finance Corporation is dedicated to providing comprehensive project management during Lease Engine Returns, Engine Shop Visits, and Engine Purchases. The Project Manager, Technical Services serves as the main interface between the Customer, the MRO, and Willis Lease to ensure compliance with all FAA/EASA requirements throughout the lease return process.
Airlines/Aviation
Responsibilities
Acts as the primary coordinator with Willis Lease Contracts, the Customer, the MRO, and Willis Lease Technical Records to facilitate an engine lease return
Acts as the primary point of contact with the customer during the lease return process including any coordination for customer on-site or MRO visits. Sets up secondary points of contact within Willis Lease for the customer to facilitate engine lease returns
Utilizes the Willis Lease Technical Department Procedures to perform the requirements of an engine lease return at remote locations
Ensures work performed during the lease return is complete and complies with FAA, EASA and Willis Lease requirements
Attends, or delegates as appropriate, the test cell run or On-wing tests, to ensure engine performance meets lease return requirements. If performance issues arise, the Project Manager is responsible for coordinating resolution with the MRO, Customer and Willis Lease
Attends, or delegates as appropriate, Post Test Borescope inspections to ensure serviceability of the engine prior to lease return and works with the Customer, MRO and OEM to resolve any discrepancies
Performs, or delegates as appropriate, a detailed inventory of the engine at end of lease to ensure all items shipped with the engine at start of the lease are returned. If any differences are noted, the Project Manager will work with Willis Lease Technical Records to acquire proper certification of installed units. The Project Manager works with the MRO, the Customer, or a Contractor to replace any missing parts in a cost-effective manner
Reviews for accuracy and, as required, makes copies of all data generated by the Customer and the MRO during the lease return process so that the engine may be leased again in a timely manner
Acts as the primary coordinator for engine shop visits with the following duties:
Prepares the work scope and attains a cost estimate from the MRO
Provides the MRO with all required data for the shop visit
Manages all aspects of the repair to ensure compliance with the work scope and to achieve a cost-effective repair
Reviews the invoice and manages disputes if any
Dispositions all unserviceable material
Ensures the engine is properly packaged for shipment
Assists in any other technical function to support the Company portfolio as may be required
Attend Industry conferences to stay current on engine programs
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A&P license preferred. Minimum “P” required
5+ years of airline and/or engine shop experience
Experience with the 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. Position requires knowledge of Life Limited Parts status reports (Chapter 5) and Airworthiness Directive status reports
Test cell, Engine repair and overhaul and Borescope experience required
Able to travel on short notice, for extended periods and globally
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel mandatory
Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work well with different levels of management as well as different cultures
Company
Willis Aeronautical Services, Inc.
Willis Aeronautical Services, Inc., is a leading supplier of products and services to the global aviation/aerospace industry.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase