COMPLETIONMANAGER
JOB DESCRIPTION
Directs and manages the strategic installations of aircraft completions requirements. Mentors entry to mid-level leads and technicians to ensurethe overall timeliness and accuracy of high-quality VIP aircraft completionsinstallation while adhering to the project budget. Requires cohesivecoordination and communication with project supervisors to ensure thatproduction targets are aligned with the overall project plan for each assignedaircraft completion. The installation manager will be focused on continuousimprovement to drive excellence in execution, accountability, and recognition.Lead by example to ensure the department and its employees maintain the higheststandards of safety, quality, schedule and profitability.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Support the development of department specific reportssuch as aircraft completion schedule and manpower requirements, broken down byproject or daily work plans.
2. Conduct weeklydepartment production meetings with team members to support, monitor and trackthe completion of production targets and aircraft status
3. Verify that allequipment, documentation, and labor necessary to achieve established productiontargets are always available in the department.
4. Ensure therequired engineering documentation, work instructions, and IOPs are available,current and being utilized by technicians.
5. Plan and approvethe work scope, milestones, timeline and inter-disciplinary activity for theoverall project Ensuring appropriately qualified personnel.
6. Promote a ‘just’reporting culture as part of a safety management system.
7. Responsible forearly identification and tracking of critical path/mass activities, andappropriate escalation to resolve and unblock engineering, material or otherconstraints
8. Monitor upstreaminputs and metrics/ deliverables to minimize risk and maintain scheduleadherence.
9. Monitor andreport performance efficiency and earned value to ensure overall project planis maintained within schedule and budget plan and be proactive to reduce risks.
10. Plans, develops, and communicates installation strategy to promote continuousimprovement philosophies and concepts.
11. Develops, communicates, and enforces qualitystandards.
12. Performs other relatedduties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES, ETC:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Thorough knowledge of high-end VIP aircraft interiors and components to include the fabrication, installation, removal and repair.
- 8+ years in a completion/production environment, 5+ years in progressive leadership roles.
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation.
REQUIREDSKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Must havedemonstrated: leadership ability; business acumen; initiative; ability to workas a team player; ability to deliver results;ability to make decisions that support companyobjectives/policies.
2. Must have demonstrated knowledge of lean production as it relatesto an aircraft completions operation.
3. Proficient in the use of MS products Project,Outlook, Word, Excel,PowerPoint, etc. Expert Proficiency in Microsoft Project aplus.
4. Excellent verbaland written skills, to include strong interpersonal skills and the ability topersuade others without creatingadversarial relationships. Overcomescommunication barriers. Organizes and presents information effectively to large groups in publicsettings
5. Leads, managesand motivates othersto perform at a highlevel.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment described here is representative of those requiredby an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or withoutreasonable accommodations.
The location where this position works is in an aircraft hangarenvironment which is subject to weather changes, constant exposure to loudnoise, potential contact with hazardous waste material and other safety hazardssuch as aircraft, steps, interior components: divans, chairs, other cabinetsetc.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here is representative of those requiredby an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or withoutreasonable accommodations.
