Manager Reliability & Maintainability Engineering

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and mentor a multidisciplinary Reliability & Maintainability (R&M) team.
• Define and execute the R&M strategy, roadmap, and standards across all programs.
• Own the Reliability Program Plan (RPP), including RAMS, FMEA/FMECA, MSG 3, RCM, ZSA, and LORA deliverables.
• Write maintainability and serviceability requirements for new programs, ensuring they are integrated into design reviews.
• Lead team to develop and implement aircraft reliability and maintainability programs to monitor, analyze, and predict aircraft performance.
• Lead reliability data analysis, trend identification, and pattern recognition to highlight areas of concern.
• Lead the creation of dashboards, automated reporting, and predictive analytics to preempt AOG events and improve fleet health.
• Develop and maintain R&M metrics, KPIs, and leading indicators to track performance and drive corrective actions.
• Provide R&M requirements and technical guidance for Cirrus IQ or similar data sourcing, analysis, and visualization platforms.
• Lead team in support of customer programs (e.g., Jetstream or piston aircraft support programs) with data, analysis, and guidance.
• Provide technical support and guidance for operator specific MEL development.
• Establish deferral management practices, risk assessments, and governance for MEL-related operational decisions.
• Ensure maintainability and serviceability considerations are embedded in early design phases.
• Participate in design reviews to verify R&M requirements, ease of maintenance, accessibility, and supportability goals.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, operations, and quality teams to align reliability objectives with product architecture.
• Partner with Part 135 operators to tailor reliability and maintenance programs to operational needs.
• Optimize maintenance intervals, task cards, and inspection programs using MSG 3/RCM methodologies.
• Align reliability initiatives with SMS and operational safety controls.
• Lead team in collaboration with Technical Publications/Technical Media to ensure troubleshooting, AMM, and diagnostic documentation is clear and effective.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in aircraft reliability engineering, maintainability engineering, or a related field. 4+ years of experience in leadership role.
• Expertise with FMEA/FMECA, FRACAS, MSG-3, RCM, ZSA.
• Experience supporting CFR (FAR) Part 135 operations.
• Experience with data analysis, root cause analysis, reliability testing, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and lead teams through change.

Pay

Salary Range: USD $150,650.61/Yr. - USD $225,975.91/Yr.