Director, Records

Summary:

The Director, Records oversees all aspects of technical information, records, and commercial trace for whole assets and other materials held for sale by Willis Aeronautical Services, Inc. (WASI).

Responsibilities:

• Lead records team and implement cross-functional process improvements in a senior or director capacity.
• Direct the review and auditing of technical documentation from heavy maintenance, shop visits, and acquisitions, guaranteeing completeness and compliance for all company owned or managed engines.
• Oversee storage, preservation, and inventory management of engine assets, including company property at vendor facilities and updates to engine inventory templates.
• Develop, implement and monitor advanced documentation systems that keep technical publications and MPD tasks current and accessible organization wide.
• Lead technical due diligence in engine acquisition projects, evaluating and integrating new and used engine records into company systems.
• Ensure compliance with airworthiness directives, service bulletins, FAA, and EASA regulations, staying current with all legislative changes that affect engine assets.
• Establish organizational best practices for documentation, audit readiness, and cross-functional collaboration with internal teams, vendors, and customers.
• Train and mentor team members in documentation standards, regulatory compliance, and engine records analysis.
• Build complete Life Limited Parts (LLP) back to birth records, documenting and demonstrating the complete mechanical and commercial history of each part. Working with Sales and Marketing, present these records in a consistent format that is easy to read and understand for customers.
• Foster continuous process improvement, leveraging technology and expertise to optimize records management effectiveness and reliability.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and oversee quality assurance during engine records acquisitions and asset integration.
• Advise Sr. Director, Engine Product Line on completeness of engine records, any shortcomings and their potential impact on the marketability of an asset and proactively supply a plan to find and insert any missing records to realize the highest possible return for each engine.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and travel as needed for asset audits or acquisitions.
• In-depth knowledge of FAA and EASA aviation regulations, technical documentation protocols, and engine asset management.
• FAA A&P license or equivalent certification required.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in commercial aero engine maintenance, engineering, and technical records.
• Hands-on experience with major engine models (CF34, CFM56, CF6-80, PW4000, V2500).
• Proficiency with technical documentation systems and advanced use of enterprise software (Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Salesforce).
• Expert in technical records management, airworthiness directives, maintenance programs, and engine recordkeeping.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and planning skills, able to manage multidisciplinary teams and large-scale projects.
• Excellent interpersonal communication with contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Knowledge of foreign languages a plus.

Travel/Misc.:

• Occasional travel both domestically and internationally when needed.

Here at Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC), we are dedicated to fair hiring practices and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to a workplace environment that encourages growth and respect for all current and prospective employees based upon job-related factors such as their educational background, work experience, and ability to perform the essential functions of a particular job. It is the policy and practice of WLFC to prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable Federal, state or local law.

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WLFC also offers a comprehensive benefit package to its eligible employees. This includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Roth 401(k), HSA in conjunction with a high deductible plan, life insurance, supplemental insurance, travel accident insurance, employee assistance program, short & long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, employee education reimbursement plan, matching gift program, health and wellness plan, and paid time off.

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