Aftermarket Manager

SUMMARY:The Aftermarket Leaderis responsible formanaging aftermarketprogram for an original equipment manufacturer(OEM). This role requires a deep understanding of aviation aftermarket dynamics, strong leadership skills, and a proven track recordin various aspects of aftermarket program management. As part of the duties, anunderstandingforcontracts, licensing agreements, and certifications and approval processes is required.  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Interface with domestic and international groupof licensee companies.  

• Execute comprehensive aftermarket programand service strategies aligned with the overall business objectives of the company. 

• Manage warranty claims process. 

• Maintain and manage contract compliance reports. 

•  Works directly with business teams to draft, negotiate,and manage agreements and documents. 

• Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitor activities to identifygrowth opportunities and drive strategic initiatives. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of aftermarket program strategies with internal stakeholders.  

•  Support authorized licensee network of engine accessory repair stations. 

• Assistin negotiatingcontracts and agreements with licensees, ensuring terms alignedwith business objectives. 

• Provides guidance to ensure all contract activities comply withcompany policies and procedures. 

• Works as a communication bridge between in-house legal counsel, and other functional departments for resolution of contract issues and disputes throughout the contract life cycle. 

•  Assistsin identification, development and implementation of new contract policy and processes that bring value to the company and customer. 

• Work with internal stakeholders, OEM manufacturing business, distribution, quality, and engineering. 

• Monitor licensee network performance for compliance toagreements against targets and analyze key metrics to track progress and identifyareas for improvement. 

• Communicating with and managing insideand/or outsidecounsel on legal issues requiring specific expertise. 

• Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management, providing insights into aftermarket performance, trends, and opportunities. 

• Responsible for the support of the distribution of technical publications including the update/ maintenance of the publication distribution portal. 

• Maintain licensee network product testing correlation plans. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:   

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Aviation Management, Engineering, or related field 

• 5 years of relevant/technical work experiencein aviation industry.  

• OR an additional3 yearsspecific work experience in lieu of degree 

• Contracts management skills. 

• Technical aviation knowledge. 

• Strong level of writing in the English language in a legal format 

• Excellent research, writing, proofreading, and communication skills. 

• Experience managing work claims process and contract compliance reports. 

• Knowledge of aviation technical publications management and distribution. 

• Experience in contract negotiating and auditing tocontract requirements. 

• Knowledge of licensing networks of authorized repair facilities. 

• Proficiencyin Customer relationship managementsystems(CRM), forecasting tools, and Microsoft Office Suite. 

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: 

• Master’s degree 

• 9+ years of relevant experience 

OTHERREQUIREMENTS:   

• The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing. 

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  VSE considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

VSE is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.


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