About Bridger Aerospace
Bridger Aerospace is an aerial firefighting company based in Belgrade, Montana, located at the Bozeman Yellowstone Airport (KBZN). It was founded in 2014 to support front-line firefighters with world-leading technology and aerial fire suppression systems. We have grown from operating a single plane to commanding a significant Air Attack and the largest Super Scooper fleet in the U.S. in less than eight years. Bridger is a leader in fighting wildfires, specializing in Air Attack, Fire Suppression, and Aerial Fire-Mapping technologies. Our focus is to provide the most effective and modern capabilities to fight fires from the air. Meeting the needs of the growing threat of economic and environmental damage caused by wildfires and supporting ground-based firefighters is our priority.
About the Role
Bridger Aerospace is seeking an Aviation Rotable Parts Supervisor who will manage our rotable service planning including (but not limited to) supplier identification, timely purchasing/receipt of repair services, and scheduling. As the Rotable Parts Supervisor you will work within our Supply Chain Team while collaborating with other groups. Your primary responsibility is to provide a rotable service framework that ensures we have the right rotables at the right time. Timely planning and scheduling of rotable service will be critical to success in this role. The candidate must be detail oriented, possess excellent organizational skills and be familiar with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. Additionally, the ideal candidate will bring a strong knowledge of sources for repair and overhaul. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for all rotable service inventory coordination and scheduling within the Certified Repair Station (CRS).
Reports to: Senior Supply Chain Manager
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the timely management of aircraft rotable parts including; inventory planning, scheduling, repair services purchasing, and other Supply Chain related tasks as directed by the Senior Supply Chain Manager
- Maintain a quality rotable inventory system that is cost-effective, timely and provides adequate inventory to support Bridgers diverse fleet of aircraft
- Work with our Quality team to develop inspections plans for receipt of serviced rotables
- Identify gaps in the service supply chain and qualify new rotable parts service sources
- Work with Senior Supply Chain Manager to ensure objectives are reached
- Develop and manage the rotables schedule to provide timely information and status on all critical shortages, and key issues to the Senior Supply Chain Manager and others
- Lead a recurring meeting to review the rotables service plan/schedule
- Monitor vendor due-ins and ensure quotes and supplemental bills are being done in a timely manner
- Develop and maintain rotable service purchasing procedures and policies
- Develop performance criteria for rotable suppliers (KPI, Vendor scorecards, etc.)
- Report vendor/repair agent service levels and rotable buyer performance to Senior Supply Chain Manager
- Responsible for the identification of vendors based on performance criteria, such as price, delivery, and quality of products and services offered, while working with Quality and Supply Chain leadership
- Identify suppliers that are candidates for Supply Agreements and work with Senior Supply Chain Manager to implement them
- Reduce cost of repair and overhaul by working with Vendors, repair agents, DPS, DAFS and DSC
- Work closely with Senior Supply Chain Manager to improve processes and communication
- Coordinates with other teams such as Maintenance or Quality to resolve key issues, including rejected/discrepant material, special outside services, and repairs
- Ensure that all stock items are identified, controlled, segregated, preserved, and stored in accordance with accepted aviation standards
- Manage parts transactions ensuring company and regulatory policies and procedures are followed
Job Requirements:
- Four-year college degree or equivalent aviation-related experience
- Five years aircraft rotable parts purchasing, inventory and management experience with at least three years of experience working with repair and overhaul rotable suppliers
- Three years of experience successfully managing a rotables service schedule
- Five years experience in computerized purchasing systems with a preference on ERP experience
- Experienced in vendor negotiations and purchasing controls
- Working knowledge of FAA regulations regarding parts procurement, documentation and traceability. Knowledge of aviation maintenance operations, particularly FAR Part 145 CRS and Part 135
- Experienced in the use of the industry standards, Illustrated Parts Catalog, Maintenance Manuals and Federal Acquisition Regulations
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal/external customers and vendor/repair agents professionally
- Willingness to travel to aircraft and mobile repair units’ bases of operation
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and to consistently exercise good judgment and risk management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong ability to be to define problems and to present information, concepts, and potential solutions to technical and non-technical personnel
- Must provide reliable transportation and be able to lift 75 pounds
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe, and preferably, WinAir products
Benefits and Perks:
- Competitive salary and growth opportunities
- Company performance-based bonus plan
- Equity stock-based compensation package
- Employer-funded comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
- 401k with company match
- Employer-funded life and disability insurance coverage
- Heath Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA options
This position is subject to pre-employment background check. Additionally, this position requires attainment of an AOA Badge issued by Bozeman-Yellowstone Int’l Airport.
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings and its family of companies does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, genetic information or any other classification protected by federal or state law in matters of employment, promotion, services or activities it operates.
