AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ESTIMATOR

Position Summary

This position's primary responsibility is to develop task standard estimates that encompass labor, material, elapsed time and tooling requirements for routine and non-routine task completion. Create customer work package quotations by providing accurate man-hour and materials estimates for requested tasks, taking into consideration the provisions of the customer contract. Ensures accuracy of standards through periodic review and research of task completion history and relevant maintenance records/data to validate and adjust standards as necessary. Provide training and guidance to support staff on an as-needed basis.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid company holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with 5% company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

What you will do:

This position's primary responsibility is to develop task standard estimates that encompass labor, material, elapsed time and tooling requirements for routine and non-routine task completion. Create customer work package quotations by providing accurate man-hour and materials estimates for requested tasks, taking into consideration the provisions of the customer contract. Ensures accuracy of standards through periodic review and research of task completion history and relevant maintenance records/data to validate and adjust standards as necessary. Provide training and guidance to support staff on an as-needed basis.

What you need:

* Demonstrated ability to read and estimate at task card level

* 6 years of combined experience working as an A & P technician on transport category aircraft and experience in an Analyst, Planner, Controller, Specialist or Coordinator, Estimating, Reliability, Engineering, Maintenance Programs or Aircraft Records position

* Possess verbal, written presentation, problem solving and interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate, update, persuade and/or facilitate discussions with all levels of employees, management & customers

* Proven planning and organizational skills to process, coordinate, prioritize and track workload requirements in a multi-project environment

* Demonstrated solid understanding of the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance requirements for aircraft systems, engines and components

* Previous estimating and quotation experience at an FAR Part 145 repair station

* Excellent working knowledge of all aspects of maintenance to include mechanical, structural and avionics systems

* Proficient in Excel (v-lookups)

* Demonstrated proficiency in the operation of Microsoft Office Word and Excel, database software such as WINGS NG or similar, email and other web-based applications

* Working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations pertaining to a Part 145 repair station

Preferred Skills:

* Experience in the planning or production control disciplines with demonstrated knowledge in man-hour and material estimating and work package quotation

* Working knowledge of process improvement methodology and application i.e. (Six Sigma. Lean Principles)