Job Description Summary

At Avio Aero, a GE Aviation Business unit, 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 both the civil and military aviation.

Within the Program Management and Customer Support Organization, as AGE (Aerospace Ground Equipment) Specialist you will be located at Customer’s military base.
This role requires permanent presence at Customer’s premises with the primary task of providing direct support on technical and logistic aspects and you will be the reference person and the direct interface between Avio Aero and Customer.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Ensure effective and timely exchange of AGE technical and logistic information between AvioAero and Customer operational departments.

• Coordinate the handling of critical and/or urgent material between Company and different operating bases;

• Provide support to the Customer during International Consortium meetings.

• Manage the AGE configuration and in-service support (reporting, data analysis, data management, modification changes, repair and calibration)

• Manage the repair and calibration requests providing adequate liaison with Industries;

• Identify and record of each item configuration in compliance with customer directives and detect deviations between achieved and planned AGE configuration;

• Collect and manage the AGE in-service issues and evaluate suitable way-forward;

• Support in the definition and planning of Retrofit program;

• Support in evaluating AGE formal modification and obsolescence proposal (Change Proposal);

• Support in evaluating Technical Instructions issued by Industry and the preparation of Technical Orders in accordance with National Rules.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a high school diploma (technical preferred) with previous solid experience in similar role;

• Knowledge of configuration control rules, processes and procedures;

• General knowledge of aero engines, modules, accessories and applicable AGE and of the MRO military environment;

• Understanding and ability in consulting Nomenclature Catalogues, engine Technical Publications, regulations and applicable procedures (maintenance manuals, parts catalog, calibration procedures);

• Ability to read and understand Change Proposal, Technical disposition and Repair Schemes/Instruction;

• Strong Customer mindset;

• Proficiency in written and spoken Italian and English;

• Eligible for NATO Security Clearance;

• Work Visa, according to local regulation, is required.

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to understand technical drawings and specifications

• General knowledge of EJ200 engine applicable AGE;

• Knowledge of bespoke IT systems & tools (SiLEF, SAP, etc)

• Good oral and written communication skills;

• Leadership and interpersonal skills;

• Leading initiatives of moderate scope and impact.

What we offer

Smart working and work life-balance

Avio Aero, when possible, promotes remote work 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 Aerospace 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!

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