Contracting and Technical Representative at the

Job Description SummaryAt Avio Aero, a GE Aerospace Business, 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 Military Customer Support Organization, as Contracting and Technical Representative (COTR) you will be located at the Italian Navy General Staff in Rome. You will support the Customer in technical and contractual activities during the execution of the T700/T6E1 engine MR&O contract.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage contractual requirements, prepare required documentation for engines and components delivery to Avio Aero for the relevant repair activities

• Deal with the Helicopter Squadron (Gruppi Elicotteri) / Naval Air Station (Stazione Elicotteri) for logistic aspects, arranging shipment and receipt of engines, LRUs and other components to/from Avio Aero, including new supply materials

• Support the Customer in the preparation of work order requests for technical interventions and subsequent assessment of the technical and administrative documentation issued at activity completion

• Arrange program meetings between Customer stakeholders and Avio Aero

• Assess the Investigation Request proposals issued by the Operators Helicopter Groups prior their formal issue. Assess Service Bulletin and Investigation Technical Report

• Analyze material supply lists and Helicopter Squadron needs for their scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities

• Provide technical and logistic support for engines to be allocated to helicopters under retrofit activities

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or similar field or Technical High School Diploma with previous solid experience in similar role

• Good knowledge of T700 engine, accessories, installations, control and monitoring systems as well as interfaces with airframe

• Good knowledge of Airworthiness Regulation issue by Italian NMAA (Direzione degli Armamenti Aeronautici e per l’Aeronavigabilità)

• Good knowledge of MR&O contracts and relevant management

• Good knowledge of engine Technical Publications, regulations and applicable procedures (maintenance manuals, parts catalog)

• Fluent Italian and English

• SAP and MS Office knowledge

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, customer-oriented mindset

• Eligible for NATO Security Clearance

• Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs

• Knowledge of the SMM environment

• Knowledge of Tracking Revisioni Motori (BPM) system

• Leadership and interpersonal skills

What we offer

Smart working and work life-balance

Avio Aero, when possible, promotes hybrid 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 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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