Job Description
Job Description
ABOUT FTAI AVIATION LTD. (NASDAQ: FTAI)
FTAI owns and maintains commercial jet engines with a focus on the Maintenance, Repair and Exchange (MRE) of CFM56 and V2500 engines. FTAI’s propriety portfolio of products, including The Module Factory and a joint venture to distribute engine PMA helps make CFM56 and V2500 engine maintenance simpler, more cost-effective, significantly faster, and more environmentally friendly. Additionally, FTAI owns and leases jet aircraft which often facilitates the acquisition of engines at attractive prices. FTAI invests in aviation assets and aerospace products that generate strong and stable cash flows with the potential for earnings growth and asset appreciation.
FTAI operates globally and has offices in New York, Miami, Montreal, Singapore, Dubai, United Kingdom and Ireland.
JOB OVERVIEW
The Chief Inspector is responsible for the oversight of the assigned Inspection teams at FTAI Aviation USA locations, MRO, ETC, and EMT, performing preliminary, hidden-damage, in-process, and/or final Inspections.
The Chief Inspector oversees and authorizes the return to service functions on all civil aviation articles in accordance with the current technical data provided in the OEM for continued airworthiness, operator technical data, service bulletins, service letters, airworthiness directives, government and industry standard practices, and other data acceptable and/or approved by the FAA.
Responsibilities:
- Quantum Configuration & Support Manage daytoday administration of Quantum modules (Shop Control, POs, Repair Orders, Inventory Control, Event Manager), including configuration, workflows, and user permissions
- Vendor Management: Coordinate with Component Control and thirdparty consultants on system upgrades, patches, troubleshooting, and SLAs
- Reporting & Analytics: Design, develop, and optimize reports and dashboards using SQL, Crystal Reports, Power BI, or Tableau to track KPIs and system performance
- Integrations: Implement and maintain integrations between Quantum and ERP (e.g., SAP), procurement, inventory, and financial systems via APIs, EDI, or middleware
- Data Management: Perform data imports/exports, integrity checks, cleanses, and masterdata maintenance to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Training & Documentation: Create and deliver training materials, user guides, and run support sessions for global endusers
- Process Improvement: Analyze system metrics, identify gaps, and recommend enhancements to workflows and controls
- Audit & Compliance: Support SOX ITGC audits by providing system documentation, audit trails, and control evidence
- CrossFunctional Collaboration: Partner with Maintenance, Supply Chain, Finance, and IT teams to align system capabilities with business requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field
- 5+ years’ experience supporting MRO or other enterprise ERP systems (ideally Quantum)
- Proficiency with SQL and reporting tools (Crystal Reports, Power BI, Tableau)
- Strong vendor management and project coordination skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication; strong documentation skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Component Control Quantum Professional (CCQP) certification
- 10+ years’ experience supporting MRO or other enterprise ERP systems (ideally Quantum)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
- Handson experience integrating Quantum with SAP or Oracle ERP
- Scripting ability in Python, PowerShell, or .NET for integrations
Preferred Skills & Tools:
- Quantum Modules: Shop Control, Purchase Orders, Repair Orders, Inventory Control, Event Manager
- Database & Reporting: Microsoft SQL Server, Crystal Reports, Power BI, Tableau
- Integration & Middleware: APIs, EDI, Mulesoft
- Service Management: ServiceNow or equivalent Service Management
- Version Control: Git or equivalent
- Data Processes: ETL, data cleansing, masterdata management
Job Demands:
Work is performed in a Shop environment and requires the ability to perform extensive standing, driving, walking, and climbing; to lift up to 50lbs. regularly; to manipulate up to 100lbs. with assistance. Must be able to bend, stoop, climb to reach materials, and work in a noisy environment.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement:
Our company is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.