Job Summary
The MRO Quoter is responsible for working with the Maintenance Sales Managers to prepare customer quotes and proposals. The Maintenance Quoter will assist in increasing sales and gross profit for Western Aircraft. Optimum candidates will have thorough knowledge of airframe inspection requirements, quoting, systems, OEM partners, vendors, and pricing.
Duties & Responsibilities
Efficiently generate proposals requested by customers and Regional Sales Managers (RSM) through Corridor, and related Word / Excel documents and uploading proposals as appropriate in Salesforce.com
Assemble MRO work package/statement of work (SOW) based on customer profile and maintenance tracking tools, including items such as maintenance due list, service bulletins, aircraft configuration, and modification functionality/integration needs
Update and maintain aircraft status and opportunity records in Salesforce.com
Accurately research and cost/price parts, labor, engineering, and outside services for MRO opportunities
Proactively work with Sales and Service Managers and other Aircraft Services staff to ensure quotes are accurate, and support profitability targets for the company. Coordinate with this same group to ensure manpower, resources, and hangar space are available and scheduled in support of projects
Ensure proposal labor rates and gross profit are optimal, and within facility pricing guideline.
Coordinate with Sales Managers to prioritize quotes to meet deadlines for delivery to customers
Develop relationships with OEM and vendor partners, and leverage these as required to develop proposals that minimize cost and maximize profitability for the company
Ensure handoff between MRO Sales and Aircraft Services is accomplished in a timely and accurate fashion, and that all required information is provided in support of ordering outside parts and services
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Job Requirements
Minimum five (5) years’ experience with corporate aircraft maintenance
Minimum three (3) years’ experience in writing sales proposals preferred
Proficiency with, or ability to thoroughly learn Salesforce.com CRM tool
Strong proficiency with MS Office including creation of spreadsheets, quotes/customer letters, databases, and reports in Excel and Word
Must have working knowledge of Corridor maintenance tracking system
Ability to interpret and navigate maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and technical directives.
Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize work.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Education:
Associate’s degree preferred
A&P Certification preferred
Other Prerequisites
Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
Ability to obtain Airport Issued security badge
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Work is primarily performed indoors in a temperature-controlled environment. Requires sitting 6-8 hours a day and sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes which permits the employee to function in a general office environment.
Available Benefits
Medical, dental, vision
Short term & Long term Disability - paid 100% by Company
Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment - paid 100% by Company
Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, bereavement
Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account (employer contributions tied to participation in wellness program)
401K & Roth 401k with employer match
Flexible Spending programs
Western Aircraft Inc. has a Drug Free Workplace Policy which includes applicants passing pre-employment testing in accordance with 14 CFR 120. Applicants testing positive for the presence of prohibited drugs are ineligible for employment. DOT applicants who become employees of Western Aircraft Inc. will also be subject to random, reasonable cause, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
