Oliver Wyman Vector - Maintenance Programs - Manager

Aviation Infrastructure Maintenance Consultant

Oliver Wyman Vector provides technical consulting and services to the global aviation, aerospace, and rail industries. Our deep expertise and proprietary tools help customers incorporate the latest safety standards, improve process efficiency, and streamline maintenance processes, to reap significant economic benefit. We partner with the world's preeminent airlines, rail lines, MROs, as well as startups in the industry to rise above any challenge the market poses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, update and/or amend customer maintenance programs
• Develop line and heavy check packages
• Liaison with regulatory authorities on program approval status
• Research archived maintenance program data
• Execute analysis and research to substantiate maintenance program changes
• Analyze the effectiveness of the maintenance program through statistical analysis and review the approved maintenance program, using associated analytical toolset
• Capability to lead large projects or be a workstream lead within a large project
• Effective at leading a staff of direct reports
• Carry out maintenance program optimization and escalation in accordance with operator guidance, National Aviation Authority (NAA) regulations, and accepted Industry protocols, e.g., IP 44
• Travel nationally and internationally, as required, to support clients

Education and Experience:

• Ten years or more of sector experience in aviation infrastructure maintenance, engineering, operations and maintenance management, equipment life cycle support, reliability analysis
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, or equivalent experience/training
• Formal training in project management, planning, and process improvement methodologies is a plus
• An appropriate FAA/EASA AMT certificate or formal aeronautical maintenance training on airframe, powerplant, or avionics
• Work experience (hands-on) with regional and/or narrow/widebody aircraft structure, systems, or avionics
• Shop floor leadership, e.g., lead technician, resource planning, or production foreman a plus

Skills and Attributes:

• Thorough knowledge of maintenance program (MSG-2/MSG-3) development and sustainment methodologies
• Detailed understanding of Maintenance Review Board Reports (MRBRs) and derivative Maintenance Planning Document (MPD) structure and constituent components
• Knowledge of specialized inspection principles and governance of CMRs, EWIS/EZAP, L/HIRF, AWLs, CDDCL, ALIs FLS, Aging Aircraft, and ETOPS (EDTO)
• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance and continuing airworthiness practices
• Knowledge of reliability programs and relation to maintenance programs
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and a broad knowledge of technical operations of airline functions and the interrelationships between functional areas
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio), MRO IT systems, and the aptitude to learn customized company software programs
• Effective written and verbal communication and time management
• Customer Service oriented with ability to adapt to a fast paced and changing work environment
• Ability to be productive in a team environment and interface professionally, credibly, collaboratively, and objectively with colleagues and clients
• Self-directed, resourceful, willing to take initiative, work independently, and solve problems with minimal supervision
• Openness and ability to have a learning and growth-oriented mindset
• Pays attention to detail and is a champion for accuracy and quality
• Ability to be customer facing; projecting credibility, corporate values and trust

The applicable base salary range for this role is $110,000 - $150,000

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position will be eligible for performance-based incentives.