What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parts Manager position at Vista Global?
Overview
Vista Aircraft Maintenance is seeking to hire a Parts Manager for our Part 145 Repair Station in Western Wisconsin. As the VAM Parts Manager, you will manage the efficient movement and arrival of parts to the VAM Red Wing Repair Station, to ensure we meet critical project timelines.
The ideal candidate for this role will have a proven ability to anticipate and adapt to changing priorities from preliminary planning to "Return to Service" (RTS). As a supervisor, you lead and develop the parts team to ensure success with procurement, organization/distribution of parts/materials, receiving inspections, processing of cores, and management of parts inventory.
The VAM Parts Manager will proactively clear barriers and ensure real-time partnership between the Part 135 teams (Maintenance Planning, Control, and Parts) and the 145 teams onsite (Maintenance, Interiors, Avionics, Parts, QA). Your strong communications, partnerships and real time project timeline oversight will ensure that multi-million-dollar assets move through the hangar with precision, keeping safety, regulatory compliance, and RTS dates at the forefront.
Vista Aircraft Maintenance is the in-house maintenance provider for the Vista Members’ fleet, which comprises an unrivalled fleet of light, super mid-size, long-range and ultra-long-range aircraft. Vista Aircraft Maintenance has multiple maintenance hubs strategically located across the U.S. and Europe.
Parts Manager Responsibilities:
- Ensure overall profitability and performance of the parts department.
- Ensure conformity with FAA regulatory requirements (Calibration, certification, shelf life, parts quarantine)
- Responsible for inventory management and control, including core and warranty procedures.
- Lead, train, and develop parts, shipping/receiving, and materials teams
- Set priorities in high-pressure maintenance environment
- Enforce procedural compliance without slowing operations
- Prepare summary reports as to progress, purchase commitments, and miscellaneous recommendations.
- Implementation of internal programs, e.g., communications, training, work simplification, and cost reduction for the parts department.
- Assist with sourcing parts requested by technicians and customers (internal & external).
- Assist with searching OEM’s and independent part sources for certified and traceable products.
- Perform receiving inspection of parts and materials to ensure conformity with FAA regulations and customer requirements, ensuring that no unapproved parts go undetected.
- Creation, tracking, and receipt of purchase orders placed with vendors.
- Coordinate shipping on outside work requests.
Qualifications:
- 5–8 Years of parts, materials, or supply chain experience in aviation related role, preferably with Part 145 MRO
- Driver’s License with no major infractions required
- Direct experience supporting corporate/business aircraft preferred
- Working knowledge of: FAA Part 145 requirements, Airworthiness directives (ADs), service bulletins, traceability and certification requirements
- ERP / Systems Proficiency: Strong hands-on experience with aviation MRO systems such as: EBIS, AMOS, CAMP, TRAX, Quantum, SAP (aviation modules)
- Strong computer skills to include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
Proven ability to:
- Optimize inventory levels and turns
- Reduce no-fault-found and excess/obsolete inventory
- Manage core returns and warranty claims
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- 401(k) plan with generous company match with full and immediate vesting
- PTO Accrual – Increased based on years of service
- Company Paid Life, Short, and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Mental Health Wellness Program
- Empty Leg Flight Benefits