Manager - Components Management

Job Purpose

Key Result Responsibilities

• Define, manage, and continuously optimize the rotable and repairable component pool, including owned inventory, leased assets, and third-party pooling agreements, ensuring adequate availability to support operational and maintenance needs while balancing investment and cost efficiency.
• Analyse fleet size, utilization patterns, reliability trends, consumption rates, and operational risks to determine optimal pool sizing, improve availability, and minimize shortages, excess stock, and maintenance disruptions.
• Manage component exchange and pooling programs, including ACMI and wet lease arrangements, while implementing proactive strategies to mitigate Aircraft on Ground (AOG) risks, reduce downtime, and ensure timely network-wide support.
• Manage relationships and contracts with approved MRO providers for component repair and overhaul, ensuring cost-effective delivery, contractual compliance, and alignment with operational requirements.
• Monitor and optimize repair performance by tracking Turn-Around Time (TAT) against contracts and benchmarks, identifying delays, applying corrective actions, and ensuring timely availability.
• Review and authorize repair orders, evaluate Beyond Economic Repair (BER) cases, and oversee scrap disposition decisions through technical and commercial assessment to ensure cost efficiency and value recovery.
• Ensure all repair, overhaul, and release activities comply with regulatory and airworthiness standards, including GCAA, EASA, Airbus, and manufacturer requirements.
• Lead procurement of rotable, repairable, and expendable components with Supply Chain, ensuring availability, cost efficiency, and operational continuity.
• Manage PMA and DER parts usage, ensuring regulatory, airworthiness, and reliability compliance.
• Negotiate and manage long-term support agreements, including supply contracts, pooling, and Power-by-the-Hour (PBH) programs to optimize cost and availability.
• Monitor supplier performance using TAT, quality, warranty recovery, and cost metrics, driving continuous improvement and reliability.
• Liaise with OEMs, repair vendors, and Warranty teams to maximize recoveries and resolve component issues promptly.
• Evaluate, qualify, and onboard new suppliers and MRO partners to strengthen capability and competitiveness.
• Own and manage the components budget, tracking spend vs forecast and identifying risks and variances.
• Drive cost reduction through pooling optimization, reduced cannibalization, and improved warranty recovery while maintaining availability.
• Report on spend, budget performance, cost trends, and savings to support decision-making.
• Ensure full traceability and certification of components with valid airworthiness documentation, including EASA Form 1 and FAA 8130.
• Maintain compliance with GCAA regulations and company procedures under MOE and CAME, ensuring airworthiness adherence.
• Support audits by providing required documentation, records, and compliance evidence.
• Manage component data in ERP/MRO systems (e.g., AMOS, Oracle), ensuring accuracy and integrity.
• Monitor tracking, shelf life, and overhaul due dates to support compliance and readiness.
• Develop dashboards and reports for visibility into inventory, performance, and key metrics.
• Provides direction, coaching and guidance to team members for their career and professional development.
• Creates a conducive working environment to build and sustain a performance driven, engaged, and committed team.
• Ensures people management responsibilities are handled effectively in line with company procedures.

Qualifications (Academic, Training, Languages)

• A degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering, Aviation Management, or Supply Chain.
• Deep familiarity with Airbus A320FAM components preferred.Knowledge of GCAA/EASA regulations on component certification and Traceability.
• Proficiency in aviation MRO systems (AMOS, Ramco, or equivalent)
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel) and ERP/maintenance systems.
• Awareness of internal policies, aviation regulations, and safety standards.
• Ability to navigate across multiple departments and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of Airworthiness.
• Analytical thinking (reliability data, demand forecasting).
• Fluent in English Language.

Work Experience

• With a minimum of 8+ years in airline materials/components or MRO environment. With 3 years’ experience in management role, preferably in a multi-hub, multi airline environment.
• Experience managing MRO vendor contracts and PBH agreements.