Repairs Controller Job

Air Arabia PJSC (G9)

Valid Till: N/A

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

To plan and organize end-to-end processes for aircraft component repair and vendor management (external and internal) to deliver time and cost-efficient support to aircraft maintenance. Manage in-house capability and develop alternate repair & supply sources to enable supply chain efficiency and optimum cost.

  • Reviews, assess & action Repair Quotations, for aircraft components and repairable in accordance with existing contracts and/or Product Support Agreements (SSC/PSAA).
  • Identifies and collaborates with the team to improve the existing process through automation and effective use of systems.
  • Establishes and manages processing of unserviceable components to external Repair Stations/Vendors for repair and overhaul.
  • Establishes the Repair Process area for unserviceable components/repairable  to ensure effective utilization of space, time, and safety standards for packing and onward shipments of spares for repair/overhaul to the external vendors.
  • Monitors and controls repair costs to achieve budgetary goals. Challenge vendors on the repair quotations to induce cost efficiency.
  • Manages the In-house repair capability. Maintain effective communication with internal workshops, Maintenance Planning, Procurement and Technical Services to effectively manage processes. Provide use cases for in-house capability building for repair to reduce cost and time for repairs.
  • Coordinate with Engineering Procurement to identify the repairs without contract/ near expiry contracts for timely negotiation and award.
  • Assist in identification and assessment of new repair shops.
  • Identifies and implements cost-saving opportunities in the repair and procurement process.
  • Maintains close collaboration with Repair administration to ensure spares  are dispatched in time to achieve better TATs (Turn Around Time) 
  • Organizes and manages shipping and logistics of aircraft parts, engines / APU to suppliers for repairs. 
  • Manages schedule component removals. Ensure timely availability of components based on MRB/AMP requirements and timely return of unserviceable parts.
  • Establish KPIs of their individual areas after consultation and agreement by Line Manager
  • Focus on team training (On Job Training) and building required skillset of the individuals reporting to this role.
  • Establish an agreed weekly/monthly Performance review structure with the Repair stations to ensure better visibility of the ongoing repairs to achieve best outcome in terms of TAT.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Degree in Aeronautical / Mechanical engineering/ LAME/Technical Diploma with 7+ years of relevant experience. 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office with advance skills in excel
  • Extensive knowledge of managing supplier performance and setting KPIs. Expert in service monitoring tools.
  • Knowledge of interpretation of repair contracts, IPCs, CMMs, shop reports, and the ability to carry out technical reviews.
  • Familiarity of airworthiness regulations (GCAA/FAA/EASA) is essential.
  • Sound understanding of airline engineering and maintenance activities.
  • Amos familiarity is essential