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Supply Chain

POSITION PURPOSE

Leads a team of Material Coordinators in supporting heavy maintenance events and ensures delivery of work completion, vendor performance, and cost reduction objectives are achieved.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

_To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned to this position as needed._

+ Ensures required materials and services are obtained and delivered on schedule and at the lowest total cost.

+ Communicates with MRO and Republic On site reps on all material requested and expected delivery dates. Working with maintenance team on material concerns giving options to meet delivery expectations.

+ Attends pre-planning meetings with Maintenance Strategic Planning team, planning all heavy maintenance events 2 weeks prior to induction.

+ Ensures requirements are communicated, understood and executed throughout the Supply Chain organization including Material Planning, Purchasing, Repair & Warranty and Material Services to guarantee sources of supply.

+ Confirms stock accuracy and core returns across heavy check locations.

+ Works to continuously improve processes and flow across all touchpoints within the heavy check value stream.

+ Monitors and validates requests based on MPD, Illustrated Parts Catalog, and non-routine requirements.

+ Coordinates with the MRO provider to manage source of supply and to document those parts that are self-supplied vs. MRO provided based on lowest total cost for the organization and contractual terms on an ongoing basis.

+ Collaborates with Maintenance to continuously improve internal heavy check operations, including cost, service levels, and efficiency initiatives.

+ Monitors monthly and quarterly service levels and the operational performance matrix.

+ Works directly with heavy check management to evaluate current processes and to establish additional ones to enhance the operation.

+ Receives in all material into computer system, monitor inventory for accuracy and issues for aircraft during heavy maintenance event.

+ Ensures all unserviceable inventory is returned and expedited for repair vendor.

+ Fosters the Company’s core values and culture throughout the work environment.

+ Provides technical leadership to team and department members. Leads through example; monitors, influences and trains others. Provides input to supervisor on opportunities for operational efficiencies.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

_The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to perform this job._

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE.

+ High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

+ Requires at least 2 years of experience as a heavy maintenance check coordinator, material planning or equivalent experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

+ Bachelor's degree (B.A. /B.S.) or equivalent in aviation, supply chain or related field.

+ Prefer airline experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Able to read, analyze, and interpret technical information such as manufacturer’s manuals, parts manuals and technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Able to respond to common inquiries or complaints from internal customers, vendors and management. Able to effectively present information to vendors and management.

REASONING/PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY

Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

DECISION MAKING

Makes decisions daily on use of resources. Decisions could require additional expenditure of resources if not sound decisions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

_The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job._

Able to move about the work environment.

Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

_The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job._

Work in outdoor weather conditions within an open air hangar occasionally.

Able to work on call 24/7.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Travel up to 30% of the time, including overnight travel.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, DISABILITY, AND VETERAN ACCOMODATIONS

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability and Veteran Accommodations

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Republic Airways is one of the largest regional airlines in North America. Republic operates a fleet of 200+ Embraer 170/175 aircraft and offers scheduled passenger service with 900 daily flights to 80+ cities in the U.S. and Canada.

Republic continues to lead the way in innovation and operational excellence for 50 years. The unrivaled work being done by our over 6,000 Associates sets us apart from the competition. We are in an era of growth and untapped potential across the aviation industry. It’s an exciting time to be part of our Company, from corporate positions to the flight deck. No matter your role, your opportunities are elevated at Republic Airways.

Republic Airways fosters a culture of trust, respect, care and fun. We believe our people and the passion they bring to their work is what distinguishes us. We work to encourage, support and invest in our Associates both professionally and personally. We live and breathe our Vision, Mission, Culture Statement and Guiding Principles — those words are put into action each and every day at Republic.