Manager, Aircraft Completions

 

 

Summary

Works to ensure the aircraft schedule and installation budget is maintained by overseeing day to day operations at the Modification (Mod) Center.  Coordinates activities to evaluate and resolve installation issues encountered during the interior completion at the installation facility by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees onsite completion of aircraft interiors. Works under the direct supervision of the Program Manager to ensure budget and on-time delivery goals are achieved at the Mod Center.
• Develops modification schedule and ensures schedule adherence in support of an on-time delivery.
• Maintains visibility of Mod Center task completion, assists Mod Center in sequencing and the scheduling of jobs as necessary.
• Approves over and above hours when delegated by Greenpoint VP, Operations utilizing systems and processes in place to request, capture and track these hours. 
• Maintains oversight of interior completions, develops metrics and reports status to the Program Managers and VP of Program Management on a periodic basis.
• Maintains a Greenpoint office at the Mod Center facility to ensure a consistent and visible presence and promote Greenpoint values.
• Trains Mod Center personnel to ensure a cohesive understanding of VVIP Interior installations.
• Reviews production schedules, engineering drawings and installation instructions, materiel data and related information to maintain current knowledge of the interior completion project. 
• Ensures Mod Center personnel maintain the same understanding and holds a GTI drawing familiarization training and refresher courses as required. Also provides input for manufacturability as required.
• Provides technical support to internal and Mod Center quality control, materiel, production, and other department personnel.
• Interprets engineering drawings and facilitates correction of errors on drawings and documents.
• Investigates reports of missing, defective, damaged, or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment, or systems to determine nature and scope of problem.
• Maintains visibility to adherence to contract specifications related to interior installation.  Reports any issues to Program Manager.
• Performs procurement quality inspections of suppliers, supplier components and deliverables, in support of Supply Chain Management.
• Support customer reviews and meetings as required.
• Oversee and assist in coordination of contractors and consultants hired in support of interior modification activity.
• Balances and prioritizes requirements of multiple operation(s) requirements across multiple GTI and modification center groups.  Coordinates issues with all parties as required. 
• Facilitates a positive relationship with customers and vendors.
• Support’s Supply Chain Management to ensure kits and material are available per schedule.
• Oversees gathering weights data as required.
• Oversees aircraft testing for certification and return to service as required.
• Provides input, as required, for proposals and change orders.
• Maintain safe working environment within aircraft at facility.
• Maintains regular attendance including being at work, being on time to work and working full shifts.
• Other duties may be assigned.
  
  

 

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and accepts constructive criticism/feedback and changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts effectively in verbal and written form, exhibits good listening and comprehension, keeps others informed and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Dependability - Responds to requests for service and assistance, follows instruction and responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions and doing the best job possible, keeps commitments, and maintains reliable attendance.
• Initiative - Sets and achieves challenging goals, d