Oliver Wyman Vector Lead Aircraft Technical Specialist

Oliver Wyman

Oliver Wyman Vector is seeking an experienced Lead Aircraft Technical Specialist. This advanced-level role is part of a large team committed to auditing aircraft maintenance records and delivering the highest-quality products to clients. The Lead Aircraft Technical Specialist combines deep industry and technical expertise with workstream leadership process ownership quality assurance and approval mentoring and client/stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate demonstrates initiative sound judgment accountability inclusive leadership continuous learning and an unwavering commitment to accuracy and client confidentiality.

Operate as an advanced-level specialist with a deep understanding of aircraft records continued airworthiness configuration control and the broader aviation maintenance environment.

Influence and guide teams by establishing work methods quality standards and review processes; ensure adherence rather than serving only as an individual author.

Lead defined workstreams within larger projects by developing workplans tracking progress prioritizing work and raising risks or issues promptly.

Mentor train and provide actionable feedback to specialists in the technical focus area balancing delegation direct content support team efficiency and development opportunities.

Serve as a quality approver for internal and client-ready deliverables taking accountability for both personal output and the output of others.

Build and nurture relationships with clients key stakeholders and colleagues across capabilities becoming a trusted go-to resource on technical topics.

Ability to travel nationally and internationally as required to support clients.

Skills & Experience

10 years of prior work-related experience in aircraft records or as an aircraft technical representative.

Comprehensive understanding of applicable Federal or National Aviation Authority regulations concerning aircraft engines and appliances including continued airworthiness configuration control and pertinent client manuals.

6 years of experience performing relevant aspects of the qualifications and responsibilities with a Part 121 carrier.

Extensive and comprehensive mastery of the skills required in the technical focus area with the ability to teach and mentor others in those skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to frame problems select appropriate frameworks develop insightful hypotheses and solutions lead team discussions and secure team/client/project buy-in.

High attention to detail while manipulating reconciling or managing large volumes of data.

Proficiency in database management and auditing with the ability to adapt manipulate or develop tools required for the area of expertise.

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and other spreadsheet applications Outlook and Word; general knowledge of Google Drive.

Working knowledge of client-based maintenance tracking systems such as Wizard Merlin Trax Maintenix and AMOS.

Demonstrated and continually developing project management skills including work planning progress tracking prioritization risk mitigation and deadline management.

Effective written verbal presentation and meeting-facilitation skills; able to create logical storylines tailor communications to the audience listen actively and adapt to others cues.

Ability to collaborate professionally credibly and objectively across teams and with clients; able to build trusted relationships and deliver on commitments.

Customer-service orientation and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced changing work environment while maintaining accuracy and composure under strict deadlines.

Ability to manage multiple duties and priorities daily work with physical and digital records and maintain client confidentiality.

Inclusive leadership sound conflict-management judgment and the ability to adapt to varied workstyles and in-person hybrid or remote working environments.

Lead the design and execution of technical analyses performed by more junior team members providing clear direction review and approval.

Interpret audit and verify Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and methods of compliance.

Determine the applicability of Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins.

Verify time since new and time used on life-limited parts and hard-time components installed on engines landing gear and airframes.

Perform and review back-to-birth traceability for life-limited components installed on airframes engines and landing gear.

Verify aircraft documentation for proper sign-off parts certificates nondestructive testing (NDT) records and vendor approvals.

Research and resolve aircraft-records issues escalating to the appropriate work groups when necessary.

Analyze and review minor and major repair records to verify installation and compliance.

Evaluate Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for installation and compliance.

Leverage deep technical knowledge and relevant computer models and databases to develop practical solutions for clients.

Use client-based maintenance tracking systems including Wizard Merlin Trax Maintenix and AMOS for research updates and data input as required.

Remain directly involved in complex high-risk or judgment-intensive work while delegating routine production appropriately and ensuring consistent adherence to agreed processes.

Candidates performing Aircraft Technical Representative duties must have prior aircraft maintenance experience and a quality background.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License preferred but not required unless acting as Technical Representative.

Oliver Wyman Vector is committed to diversity equity and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Join us to advance your career in a dynamic mission-driven environment where your expertise will shape the future of aviation and aerospace technical services.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $105000 - $120000.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience skills training location certifications education and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case addition to the base salary this position will be eligible for performance-based incentives.

Oliver Wyman is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) a global leader in risk reinsurance and capital people and investments and management consulting advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95000 colleagues Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information or follow us onLinkedInandX.

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