Airframe Product Line Specialist (PLS)

About JSSI

For more than 35 years, Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) has been the leading independent provider of maintenance support, advisory services, software, and financial tools to the business aviation industry. With 6,000+ aircraft supported by maintenance programs and software platforms, JSSI leverages this wealth of data, scale, and innovation to drive cost savings and provide custom solutions that align to the interests of each client, regardless of make or model. Learn more at jetsupport.com.

JSSI products and services include:

Maintenance Programs. Hourly Cost Maintenance Programs to stabilize maintenance budgets, maximize aircraft availability and enhance residual value.

Parts & Leasing. Experienced product line specialized team who leverages our All-OEM inventory and global vendor relationships and go beyond parts sourcing to find optimal customer solutions.

Software: Traxxall and Conklin & de Decker. Powerful data platforms to help you make more informed decisions, from choosing the right aircraft to tracking your maintenance, inventory, and MRO projects.

Advisory Services. Objective insights and independent technical advice from a global team of technical advisors and ASA-accredited appraisers for virtually any business jet, turboprop or helicopter.

Aviation Capital. Customized asset-based finance solutions for business aviation.

The mission of the Airframe Product Line Specialist (PLS) is to follow a specific manufacturer’s line through all major scheduled inspections at various locations around the globe. The PLS is responsible for staying current on all Service Bulletins, Advisory Directives and inspection updates for said line.  The PLS supports the Sales Department, Underwriting Department and the Marketing Department for all matters surrounding their line. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilize the event forecast to help determine upcoming material needs and discuss those requirements with JPL. 
• Review and approve quotes from various vendors to assist the Airframe Technical Advisor with preparing detailed pre-induction cost analyses for the client
• Control the cost of all maintenance events by:
• a. Having a physical presence at the service facility
• b. Exhausting all resources to ensure maximum cost savings
• c.  Confirming MOU discounts and special programs have been received 
• Produce a comprehensive post-induction cost analysis for the client once the work has commenced
• Keep the Airframe Technical Advisor fully briefed on the work package from the start to completion of the inspection
• Provide the Underwriting Department with information that allows them to: 
• a. Ensure completeness and accuracy of Airframe templates
• b. Keep the Pricing Model as current as possible 
• c.  Develop new Pricing Models for equipment that is currently/will be on
•    the market     
• d.  Develop unique program options for our clients (i.e. Pylon-Out, Plus)
• Responsible for mentoring a Product Line Apprentice (Understudy).  Required to share expertise within the department to facilitate additional Product Line Specialists
• Provide support to the Airframe Technical Advisor when they are reviewing and processing invoices in AMS, allowing them to meet turn-time goals set forth by Technical Services Management
• Must have a thorough understanding of the current contract, policies and procedures
• Give presentations on the product line to in-house or to external customers 
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by Technical Services Management

Desired Credentials:

• At least 15 years of experience with turbine-powered business aircraft; with a specific focus on the Gulfstream platform
• Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation field preferred
• Airframe and Powerplant ratings
• Excellent Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to read and write articulately and analytically
• Clear understanding of relevant technical skills
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure
• Well organized

At JSSI, we are committed to rewarding our team members with competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect their contributions and talent.

For this role, the annual base pay generally ranges from $125,000 to $140,000, with the final offer determined by variable factors including but not limited to market location, job-specific knowledge, skills, education, and experience. In addition, your total rewards package may include an annual discretionary bonus plan, incentive or sales bonus plan, or other form of additional compensation, based on your role.

JSSI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.

JSSI does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or Recruiting Team.