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Job Description:
What does your next challenge look like?
At SATAIR, we believe in sustainable aviation that allows people to travel and connect across the globe.
We are on a mission to provide world class material solutions that keep aircraft flying and extend their lifespan.
In Satair, you can challenge the status quo, pioneer new ways of working, and generate real value for airlines and suppliers worldwide.
Being part of the Airbus family gives us the opportunity to live a global mindset, working in international and diverse teams and collaborating across functions, sites and cultures.
If you want to work as one team embracing a can-do attitude in a demanding environment, then we offer a great place to explore, learn, and grow, making an impact on aviation’s digital and sustainable transformation.
In this context we are looking for a Product Line Manager- Airframes to join our team in Boca Raton, Florida or Glendale, Arizona
The Product Line Manager - Airframes role provides in-depth market competitive analysis, technical support, and market pricing strategies to meet revenue and profitability goals for the organization, while assisting the sales organization in the sale of airframe material owned by the company. The role is actively involved in reviewing, valuing, and procuring aircraft, surplus packages, and strategic demand material, including valuation and technical assessments that support acquisition decisions in collaboration with leadership and other required contributors.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Here is a selection of some of the benefits we offer our employees. Local benefits may vary.
- Competitive Remuneration
- Work / Life Balance: Hybrid Working, flex-time, maternity/paternity leave
- Personal Development: Personalized development plans, large portfolio of learning solutions & lots of internal mobility opportunities
- Health & Wellbeing: Health insurance, well-being programs
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM
Primary Responsibilities:
Asset acquisition, valuation input, and investment strategy: 30%
- Assist in evaluating whole assets, surplus packages, individual components, and demand material for acquisition, including valuation and technical assessment with leadership and other required contributors.
- Determine strategies to maximize revenue, profitability, ROI/IRR, and redeployment of investment into newer assets.
- Provide fair market value guidance and acquisition recommendations in collaboration with leadership and other required contributors, supporting informed investment decisions without serving as the sole valuation authority.
Pricing strategy, sales support, and inventory performance: 25%
- Maintain current pricing structures and market-based pricing guidance for managed airframe material, using demand, sales activity, competitive availability, and inventory turns to support revenue and profitability goals.
- Support the sales organization with pricing recommendations, material positioning, and customer response strategies based on market conditions, inventory availability, and commercial priorities.
Stock repair, replenishment planning, and material readiness: 25%
- Own stock repair and replenishment recommendations for managed airframe material, including min/max stock level reviews and decisions to repair, replenish, hold, or deprioritize material based on demand, condition, turns, and inventory position.
- Manage disassembly priorities, drop shipments, repair station selection, and repair coordination to improve cost, turnaround time, certification status, and material availability.
- Coordinate with Repairs, Technical, Purchasing, Sales, suppliers, and repair stations to ensure material is available in the right place, in the right condition, and at appropriate stock levels to support customer demand.
Reporting, forecasting, and executive review support: 15%
- Assist the Director of Product Lines with valuation packages, forecast data, inventory performance reporting, and recommendations for Commercial Review Board and CFO/CEO approval.
- Report monthly on sales performance, inventory turns, stock position, profitability, and forecasted demand for acquired material to support leadership decisions and strategic purchasing activity.
Stakeholder coordination and additional responsibilities: 5%
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including sales, purchasing, technical teams, suppliers, repair stations, customers, and executive stakeholders.
- Support special projects, process improvement initiatives, training, compliance support, industry conferences, customer visits, supplier meetings, and other cross-functional needs as directed by management.
ABOUT YOU
- Bachelor’s degree Preferred
- 5+ years of experience in aviation material management, asset acquisition, sales support, and strategic purchasing within the aviation aftermarket industry.
- Experience evaluating aircraft and surplus packages, managing disassembly projects, and supporting global sales teams with airframe inventory strategies, highly desired.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Travel Required:
- Up to 10% Domestic and International.
Citizenship:
- Authorized to work in the US, Able to work in the US without current or future need for visa sponsorship.
Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:
Required
- Strong knowledge of commercial aircraft parts aftermarket, material valuation, and asset management.
- Experience negotiating pricing, contracts, Letters of Intent (LOIs), and Sales & Purchase Agreements (SPAs).
- Ability to analyze market trends, inventory demand, and pricing strategies to maximize revenue and profitability.
- Proven ability to prioritize multiple opportunities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to assist and develop knowledge within a team environment aiding the Technical, Repairs & Strategic Purchasing departments.
- Strong relationship-building skills with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
Physical Requirements:
- Onsite: 100%
- Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports, and engineering drawings. Daily.
- Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Daily.
- Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. Daily.
- Equipment Operation: able to operate personal computer, telephone, copier, fax machine, related office equipment, electronic identification card access systems, and occasional production-related tools as required during site visits. Daily.
- Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, and electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Daily.
- Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, and electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Daily.
- Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Daily.
- Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings and while working on a computer. Daily.
- Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Daily.
- Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices, on production floors, and during repair station, teardown facility, supplier, or customer visits. Daily.
- Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. Travel may be required for conferences and visits to customers, suppliers, repair stations, or teardown facilities to support various aspects of the role as requested by the Executive Team. Several times a year, up to 10%.
- Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Daily.
- Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site
- Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.
Satair provides equal opportunities to all individuals seeking assignment with Satair without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Satair complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in every location in which the company has facilities. Satair expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. This assignment description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Satair using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Satair. Satair is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Satair is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Satair to do so should be reported to [email protected].
Come on board and join us at Satair, an Airbus Services Company.
VAS Aero Services is a subsidiary of Satair, an Airbus Services company
If you want to know more about our business, have a closer look at our website www.SATAIR.com or check out our SATAIR Youtube Channel at www.youtube.com/sataircompany !
A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
VAS Aero Services LLC
Employment Type:
US - Direct Hire
Experience Level:
Professional
Remote Type:
Flexible
Job Family:
Programme & Project Management <JF-PP-PM>
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By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [email protected].
