Job description

Component Repair Specialist

Who we are

CommutAir is a regional airline operating flights on behalf of United Airlines as a United Express partner. With our fleet of Embraer 145 aircraft, we operate up to 1,500 weekly flights - connecting people and communities to the world via United's global network. Headquartered in Cleveland: we have major hubs in Denver, Houston, and Washington Dulles, with maintenance bases in Houston, Albany, New York, and Lincoln, Nebraska. We are looking for individuals to join our growing team of over 1,500 diverse professionals who work together to solve each day's unique challenges.

What we do

Our purpose is to connect people and communities to the world. Our work has an impact on people’s lives, and we do what it takes to get the job done. We are guided and grounded by our Core4 values: safe, caring, dependable, and efficient. From the flight deck to the finance team, and everyone in between, it takes a coordinated effort to keep our operation running smoothly.

Why work with us?

When you join the CommutAir family, you unlock a whole suite of perks, including:

• Extensive flight benefits for you and your family
• Monthly performance bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid sick and vacation time
• 401(k) with company match
• Support when you need it most. CommutAir Cares, our non-profit organization, provides emergency financial assistance to employees during extreme hardship – As well as free access to our EAP services.

What the position is
The Component Repair specialist will be responsible to manage all repair orders, including scope, cost and turnaround time. This position covers the midday time period by overlapping the day and evening shifts. This position enhances and ensures sufficient staffing during critical shifts. This position has the authority to issue and manage part PO/RO life cycles, modify inventory processes and procedures, and source new supply/repair vendors as required.

Essential functions:

• Ensure purchasing practices, pricing, material quality, and delivery schedules meet Company requirements and are consistently reviewed for cost criteria and savings opportunities
• Negotiate, review and implement vendor agreements associated with material requirements necessary to maintain the Companies aircraft fleet
• Establish and oversee customs broker activities for the clearing of maintenance shipments in and out of the United States
• Execute the procurement, repair, exchange, expediting, routing, and communications relating to AOG and critical parts
• Provide additional AOG desk shift coverage and backfill night shift as necessary during vacation and sick time off
• Maintain working knowledge of fleet changes and modifications as they relate to materials requirements necessary to accomplish fleet objectives
• Monitor aircraft parts requirements to ensure aircraft maintenance schedules are fully supported
• Assist the Materials Department budgeting process and support the selected accounts for accuracy and controllable variances
• Facilitate process improvement by developing and modifying Purchasing and Repair procedures in support of Maintenance and Finance initiatives
• Attend Maintenance meetings involving interdepartmental coordination, procedures, and/or materials planning use
• Ensure departmental compliance regarding FAA regulations, hazardous materials documentation, and Company policies and procedures
• Maintain an awareness of economic and industry challenges that may impact the availability of materials needed to support the aircraft fleet, and provide strategic recommendations to the Materials Manager
• Ensure that the Purchasing Manager is briefed fully regarding non-routine problems
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Purchasing Manager

General requirements & qualifications:

• Previous experience in procurement, component repair, logistics, and/or supply chain operations
• Previous experience with procurement/inventory management computer systems
• Familiar with aviation and aviation maintenance terminology including ATA chapters
• Demonstrate the ability & knowledge to perform duties of this position
• Knowledge of accounting policies and procedures for working with internal & external vendor accounts
• Fluent in the English Language, both written and spoken
• Demonstrate a positive, ethical and professional attitude
• High Level of attention to detail

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Houston, TX 77032: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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