Job Description Summary

At Avio Aero, a GE Aerospace Company, we've been reimagining the power of flight for more than 100 years. We are specialized in the design, production and maintenance of components and systems for engine and mechanical transmissions applied to both civil and military aviation (i.e., accessory drivetrains, engine thermal management, turboprop & helicopter reduction gearboxes, etc.).

The Deputy Fleet Manager will support the Fleet Manager during the execution of a MRO in-service contract in order to guarantee the contract KPIs and if required the achievement of engines availability.
In this role you will monitor the fleet health status, directly interacting at Customer operating bases, and manages the corrective actions to restore serviceability.
Furthermore you will be responsible to execute software simulations to improve, monitor and optimize fleet operation and shop engine maintenance process.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Ensure Contractual KPI achievement through monitoring and optimization of engine operative parameters (Time on Wing, etc.), scrap and repair rates, level of pools (O/I/Depot).
• Ensure all in-service data are collected and available (stock level, TAT of parts repair and procurement, engine failures, scrap/repair rate...)
• Update forecast analysis (engine/modules/accessories rejection, pool, material consumption)
• Update the input provided by GSC, in agreement the Program Manager, to align the operative plan for engine shop visits to contractual KPIs
• Lead a technical review process on fleet status parameters and availability
• Develop and maintain updated the cockpit to monitor the main parameters to support the contract
• Update, together with the System Engineer, the ToW models (Weibull's parameters, fleet ageing, scrap and repair distributions)
• Ensure all in-service and shop data are collected and available
• Execute simulations using in-house software
• Analyze simulation results and provide insights and recommendations
• Actively participate to supply review within SIOP process in order to provide operating plan and stock target
• Collaborate with the Fleet Modeling Analysts' Team to improve the forecast models
• Support the Operator to define operative fleet deployment
• Have knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
• Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within fleet modeling discipline.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Master's degree in engineering (Aeronautical/Mechanical preferred) from an accredited University
• Previous experience in similar role
• Good knowledge of Python language (or similar)
• Ability to plot, summarize and analyze data
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in reliability analysis
• Available for job travelling
• Good English and Italian language knowledge, both written and oral
• Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required

Desired Characteristics

• Knowledge of statistics and probability
• Knowledge of R language
• Familiarity with Monte Carlo methods
• Familiarity with version control systems
• Experience in cost and value engineering
• Interest in management of aeronautical products in-service

What we offer

Smart working and work life-balance

Avio Aero, when possible, promotes smart work in hybrid mode, and encourages a good, healthy and satisfying work-life balance. We value our employees' wellbeing; hence we offer a variety of improvement programs aimed to preserve anyone's psychological safety and daily needs.

Total Rewards

At Avio Aero, we understand the importance of Total Rewards. As a new joiner to Avio Aero we are pleased to offer the following welcome benefit plan:

• Performance related bonuses and local bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits platform
• GE Aviation share plan
• Life and injury insurance
• Private medical cover
• Employee assistant program
• Employee special awards (service and recognition)
• Local special agreements and discounts
• English and languages training for you and one member of your family
• Technical, Leadership and development trainings

Inclusion & Diversity

Avio Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are strongly committed to maintain an inclusive and diverse environment. Every employment decision is taken regardless to national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, etc.

We are not all the same. Just be Yourself @AvioAero!

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No