Chicago, IL Hybrid Employment $190,000 - $220,000

Jet Support Services, Inc. is hiring a Sr. Director, Airframe Maintenance and Field Support

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and develop the field support team to ensure processes and procedures are consistently followed.
  • Ensure the team is delivering world-class customer service while minimizing overall maintenance cost.
  • Drive the team to strengthen their relationships with our key vendors and customers.
  • Own and manage relationships with JSSI's key vendors.
  • Develop and strengthen relationships with main shops where JSSI's maintenance events take place.
  • Actively engage in the negotiations with vendors and suppliers regarding JSSI's Airframe Business.
  • Collaborate with JPL to ensure material availability and cost efficiency for every event.
  • Visit MRO's/Shops on a regular basis.
  • Contribute to cross-functional efforts to deliver an accurate Airframe Business forecast.
  • Ensure budget accuracy by driving best practices within the Airframe and Field Support teams.
  • Identify opportunities for savings and efficiencies while maintaining service quality.
  • Serve as a liaison between JPL and JSSI to ensure timely parts procurement for Airframe events.
  • Support Underwriting with insights on potential cost variances and event-related risks.
  • Act as the primary bridge between customers and the technical team to prevent and resolve complications.
  • Strengthen relationships with customers.
  • Deliver the best quality service.
  • Leverage technology to improve process efficiency.
  • Act as the leader for the transition from Salesforce to Elevate, ensuring a seamless changeover.

Requirements

  • Proven leadership experience managing maintenance events.
  • Experience in planning and managing maintenance events for a fleet operator.
  • Strong technical knowledge of airframe Maintenance.
  • Strategic mindset with operational execution excellence.
  • At least 10 years of experience in Business Aviation.
  • Bachelor's degree in aviation field preferred.
  • Excellent Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to read and write articulately and analytically.
  • Clear understanding of relevant technical skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.

Team

Structure: High-performing team of Technical Advisors

Additional Information

  • For this role, the annual base pay generally ranges from $190,000 to $220,000, with the final offer determined by variable factors including but not limited to market location, job-specific knowledge, skills, education, and experience.
  • In addition, your total rewards package may include an annual discretionary bonus plan, incentive or sales bonus plan, or other form of additional compensation, based on your role.
  • Additionally, for full-time employees based in the USA, Canada, or the Philippines, we are proud to offer a robust suite of benefits. This ranges from insurance offerings such as medical, dental, vision, retirement savings programs, among others, starting day one of employment.
Required Skills
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Jet Support Services, Inc.
Jet Support Services, Inc. appears to be an aviation-related company specializing in support services, potentially focusing on aircraft maintenance, documentation, or related technical support.
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Job Details
Department Technical Services – Airframe Technical Advisors
Category other
Posted 6 months ago