Repair and Warranty Manager - Aircraft

Ameriflight, LLC is the nation’s largest Part 135 cargo airline and the leading provider of scalable, outsourced aviation services for the regional express airfreight market. Our diverse portfolio enables major cargo integrators, manufacturers, aircraft operators, and freight forwarders to adapt quickly to the demands of today’s fast-moving supply chain.

Operating a fleet of more than 120 aircraft—including the Saab 340B, Embraer 120, Fairchild SA227, Beechcraft 1900, and Beechcraft 99—Ameriflight delivers reliable service from bases across the U.S.

Position Overview

Lead critical repair operations at the nation’s largest cargo airline—where precision meets performance.

The Repair & Warranty Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring the operational and financial success of Ameriflight’s outsourced aircraft repairs, material planning, warranty reclamation, inventory processing functions. This leader will set department objectives, manage and develop staff, and drive initiatives that optimize cost, quality, and material flow in alignment with company goals.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Repair vendor management – Cost & Warranty Reclamation
• Material planning and financial control
• Base support functions
• Sub-contract operations efficiency – TAT & Quality

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and quality of all repair/warranty inventory.
• Maintain cost-effective material and repair control systems for tracking and release.
• Plan and manage repair vendors and services to meet organizational needs.
• Lead strategic projects that deliver measurable value through cost reduction, vendor consolidation, financial analysis, and quality management.
• Partner with operations to reduce costs and lead times with key vendors.
• Oversee repair/warranty activities to meet schedules; generate and expedite orders for rotables/repairable inventory.
• Develop and manage supplier evaluation programs (scorecards, metrics, reporting) to ensure performance in cost, delivery, quality, and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with Operations Group Leaders to validate repair schedules, prioritize open orders, and resolve pending DERs.
• Train, mentor, and equip repair/warranty staff to achieve supply chain objectives.
• Perform additional tasks assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Career growth opportunities
• Medical, dental, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• 80 hours of paid vacation accrued annually