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Essential Job Function

• Must have in-depth knowledge of a 14 CFR Part 145 repair station. This person would serve as the primary contact with the FAA/EASA and maintains contact with the PMI. Ensures compliance to FAA Part 145, EASA-145 requirements, and AS9100/ISO9001 Quality Management System.
• . Ensure that the RSM/QCM and capabilities list are current and accurate. Coordinate with the FAA all revisions to these manuals.
• Establishing the Training Program Manual, maintain the requirements for initial and recurrent training for personnel involved in the maintenance of civil aircraft articles.
• Establish and maintain the repair station employment and training records. Ensures all employees performing Safety Sensitive work are included in the DOT anti-drug and alcohol program.
• Establishing and maintaining Op Spec of articles with respect to the Operating
  Specifications Ratings held. Performs the repair stations "self-evaluation"to determine if an article can be added to the capability list, along with the repair station "Self-Audit" that is required per the Repair Station/Quality Assurance Manual.
• Implementation of the company safety policy and human factor issues.
• Maintain production schedules and the quality of work, by coordinating with the production planner and scheduling work on the floor to repair technicians to meet customer demand.
• Coordinates with production planning inventory Usage, Kanban, “C” class, 2 bin systems to minimize part shortages
• Maintain skills metrics for all R&O employees and assure the proper training and cross training of technicians is carried out and documented by Chief Inspector
• Coordinates area and equipment maintenance, supplies, safety equipment and inventory with and Repair Manager
• Assists the Chief Inspector with technician training, & the proper use of CMM’s and drawings
• Involvement in new product installation, layout and certification with assistance from the Chief Inspector
• Ensures all personnel adhere to shelf life and calibration limits
• Troubleshoots problem areas as they relate to operations activities
• Assists with inspection certifications, shipping and receiving when required
• Assists in interviewing, hiring and performance reviews
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have the ability to maintain professional customer relationships to correspond with the specific customer’s needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead cross functional teams
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• FAA regulations knowledge
• Organizational Skills
• Problem solving/analytical ability

Education and Experience

• High school, vocational school graduate, or equivalent experience. Specialized courses or seminars in supervisory and administrative subjects beneficial.
• Attend training classes, special technical and administration courses, seminars, exhibits, and trade shows to keep abreast of and well informed on new developments pertinent to the operations supervised.
• Bachelor’s Degree – plus
• 4 years of experience in the assembly/repair of precision parts and testing in related field.
• Must be able to interpret drawings.

ential Job Function