Sr. Airframe Vendor Maintenance Partner

Job Description The Senior Airframe Vendor Maintenance Partner is the technical liaison between airline and vendors contracted to perform maintenance on the fleet, as well as between the airlines and manufacturers, leasing companies, and other airlines. This individual contributor position administers contracts between the airline and external vendors for heavy scheduled maintenance and modifications as well as drop‑in repairs performed on aircraft, engines, or components. Key Duties Administers contracts between the airline and vendors for repair work performed on aircraft, engines, or components. Performs Exhibit II review against budget and work scope for all scheduled heavy maintenance visits. Performs liaison duties on‑site between the airline and assigned MRO for technical matters, delivery schedules, invoice discrepancies, warranty claims, and disposition of airline‑owned materials. Maintains and applies a high level of technical knowledge on assigned aircraft to guide and monitor work‑in‑progress ensuring all vendor workmanship is acceptable quality and all work is accomplished in accordance with the work scope and applicable specifications. Maintains detailed and accurate records of discrepancies to support requests for procedural changes and claims for charge adjustments. Maintains a thorough working knowledge of the general terms agreement and Contract Exhibits with assigned MRO and audits invoices to ensure billing is correct and in compliance with applicable terms. Reviews and recommends changes to maintenance programs and work specifications based on experience with conditions found in aircraft undergoing major maintenance. Partners with the airline and vendor engineering departments to ensure required technical information is provided on time and provides feedback regarding conditions found during work. Apprises the Manager of Vendor Maintenance of any issues that may impact safety, quality, cost, or schedule while the aircraft is in vendor maintenance. Recommends changes in the work scope as outlined by the maintenance contract due to changing conditions discovered during maintenance, inspection, or modification of the aircraft, and communicates proposed changes to relevant teams. Performs root‑cause analysis of significant aircraft discrepant conditions, either present on arrival or resulting from work performed during maintenance. Maintains an informed status of new developments in repair procedures and preventative actions to preclude maintenance problems. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Skills and Requirements 4 years of heavy maintenance part: 121/145 experience. Bachelor’s degree, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree. Valid Airframe and Powerplant Aviation Maintenance Certificate. Boeing 737, Airbus 320, or larger aircraft maintenance experience. Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) to enhance customer and employee satisfaction. Detail‑oriented and highly organized, with the ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum age of 18. Third‑party heavy maintenance experience. Aviation experience preferred. Process improvement experience and training. Trax knowledge. #J-18808-Ljbffr Insight Global