Repairs Officer

As a Repairs Officer in Component and Powerplant , you will plan, monitor and administer aftermarket processes in compliance with regulatory requirements and ensure Repair Service providers efficiently manage any repair, overhaul, modification of Components and Engine / Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) at favourable costs and within agreed repair turnaround time (RTAT). Analyse and evaluate development opportunities for In-House Capability and Alternate Repair & Supply solutions to deliver supply chain efficiency and support optimal cost of ownership.

In this role, you will:

• Ensure effective internal and external stakeholder engagement in the management of processes and in enabling clear communication for better end-to-end planning and control across the process chain.
• Review all scrap dispositions as per contractual terms, technical evaluation and established economic threshold and warranty applicability.
• Prepare disposal justification and submit for approval as per Limit Of Authority.
• Provide regular feedback on projects/performance and escalate any issues where required.
• Raise queries where required relating to modification, warranty applicability to ensure correctness of data prior to processing.

Repair Order Administration (Component & Power Plant Repairs)

• Coordinate with suppliers to retrieve parts required to mitigate AOG, critical shortages/ Nil-stock.
• Review all repair quotations for correctness of workscope, warranty disposition and charge. Ensure compliance with workscope and that all mandatory modifications and inspections are complied along with adherence to contracts (if any).
• Initiate queries (if required) with the service providers, internal stakeholders to ensure, effectiveness of the process and making sure, returned part is in compliance with the requirements established as per regulations. Prepare justification of the charges and submit for approval as per Limit Of Authority.
• Coordinate with Engine Maintenance Centre and other service providers to assess the material support requirements for engines on repair and arrange availability of parts to ensure efficient operation.
  Review and analyse supplier delivery and contractual performance periodically. Engage with supplier on corrective actions and improvement plans and monitor closure of identified action. Ensure effective internal and external stakeholder engagement to achieve early resolution of the issues.

Repair Process & Dispatch

• Inspect, review and process all unserviceable items received from Maintenance, Overhaul workshop and other sources. Ensure compliance to regulations while processing the components to support organization's objective of safe and compliant operation.
• Coordinate with logistics service providers to ensure, timely dispatch of unserviceable parts, engines and tools to the destination, in a cost efficient manner.
• Maintain the Repair Process and Dispatch area to ensure effective utilization of space. Ensure compliance to CAR 145, CAR M and Health and Safety standards of the organization.
• Lead team of assigned coordinators, to complete assigned task effectively and efficiently. Constantly monitor workload and ensure compliance to Human Factors and Health & Safety requirements.
• Maintain effective coordination with AOG Desk, Material Planning Rotables and Warehouse & Logistics teams on shipping of Serviceable parts to outstations for operational support.

To be considered for this role, you must meet the below requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business Fields.
• Experience of 3+ years in Airline Engineering, Supply Chain and MRO Procurement Functions.
  Industry experience in Supply Chain Management, Warehouse and Logistics, Repairs Management, Material Planning / Support & Inventory Control, Technical Purchasing or any other support services.

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