Product Line Manager - Airframe

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Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at USCareers@airbus.com Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination  (English) Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminación (Spanish) Job Description: What does your next challenge look like? At SATAIR, we believe in sustainable aviation that allows people to travel and connect across the globe. We are on a mission to provide world class material solutions that keep aircraft flying and extend their lifespan. In Satair, you can challenge the status quo, pioneer new ways of working, and generate real value for airlines and suppliers worldwide. Being part of the Airbus family gives us the opportunity to live a global mindset, working in international and diverse teams and collaborating across functions, sites and cultures. If you want to work as one team embracing a can-do attitude in a demanding environment, then we offer a great place to explore, learn, and grow, making an impact on aviation’s digital and sustainable transformation. In this context we are looking for a Product Line Manager- Airframes to join our team in Boca Raton, Florida or Glendale, Arizona The Product Line Manager - Airframes role provides in-depth market competitive analysis, technical support, and market pricing strategies to meet revenue and profitability goals for the organization, while assisting the sales organization in the sale of airframe material owned by the company. The role is actively involved in reviewing, valuing, and procuring aircraft, surplus packages, and strategic demand material, including valuation and technical assessments that support acquisition decisions in collaboration with leadership and other required contributors. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU Here is a selection of some of the benefits we offer our employees. Local benefits may vary. Competitive Remuneration Work / Life Balance: Hybrid Working, flex-time, maternity/paternity leave Personal Development: Personalized development plans, large portfolio of learning solutions & lots of internal mobility opportunities Health & Wellbeing: Health insurance, well-being programs HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM Primary Responsibilities: Asset acquisition, valuation input, and investment strategy: 30% Assist in evaluating whole assets, surplus packages, individual components, and demand material for acquisition, including valuation and technical assessment with leadership and other required contributors. Determine strategies to maximize revenue, profitability, ROI/IRR, and redeployment of investment into newer assets. Provide fair market value guidance and acquisition recommendations in collaboration with leadership and other required contributors, supporting informed investment decisions without serving as the sole valuation authority. Pricing strategy, sales support, and inventory performance: 25% Maintain current pricing structures and market-based pricing guidance for managed airframe material, using demand, sales activity, competitive availability, and inventory turns to support revenue and profitability goals. Support the sales organization with pricing recommendations, material positioning, and customer response strategies based on market conditions, inventory availability, and commercial priorities. Stock repair, replenishment planning, and material readiness: 25% Own stock repair and replenishment recommendations for managed airframe material, including min/max stock level reviews and decisions to repair, replenish, hold, or deprioritize material based on demand, condition, turns, and inventory position. Manage disassembly priorities, drop shipments, repair station selection, and repair coordination to improve cost, turnaround time, certification status, and material availability. Coordinate with Repairs, Technical, Purchasing, Sales, suppliers, and repair stations to ensure material is available in the right place, in the right condition, and at appropriate stock levels to support customer demand. Reporting, forecasting, and executive review support: 15% Assist the Director of Product Lines with valuation packages, forecast data, inventory performance reporting, and recommendations for Commercial Review Board and CFO/CEO approval. Report monthly on sales performance, inventory turns, stock position, profitability, and forecasted demand for acquired material to support leadership decisions and strategic purchasing activity. Stakeholder coordination and additional responsibilities: 5% Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including sales, purchasing, technical teams, suppliers, repair stations, customers, and executive stakeholders. Support special projects, process improvement initiatives, training, compliance support, industry conferences, customer visits, supplier meetings, and other cross-functional needs as directed by management. ABOUT YOU Bachelor’s degree Preferred 5+ years of experience in aviation material management, asset acquisition, sales support, and strategic purchasing within the aviation aftermarket industry. Experience evaluating aircraft and surplus packages, managing disassembly projects, and supporting global sales teams with airframe inventory strategies, highly desired. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Travel Required: Up to 10% Domestic and International. Citizenship: Authorized to work in the US, Able to work in the US without current or future need for visa sponsorship. Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities: Required Strong knowledge of commercial aircraft parts aftermarket, material valuation, and asset management. Experience negotiating pricing, contracts, Letters of Intent (LOIs), and Sales & Purchase Agreements (SPAs). Ability to analyze market trends, inventory demand, and pricing strategies to maximize revenue and profitability. Proven ability to prioritize multiple opportunities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Ability to assist and develop knowledge within a team environment aiding the Technical, Repairs & Strategic Purchasing departments. Strong relationship-building skills with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. Physical Requirements: Onsite: 100% Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports, and engineering drawings. Daily. Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Daily. Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. Daily. Equipment Operation: able to operate personal computer, telephone, copier, fax machine, related office equipment, electronic identification card access systems, and occasional production-related tools as required during site visits. Daily. Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, and electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Daily. Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, and electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Daily. Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Daily. Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings and while working on a computer. Daily. Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Daily. Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices, on production floors, and during repair station, teardown facility, supplier, or customer visits. Daily. Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. Travel may be required for conferences and visits to customers, suppliers, repair stations, or teardown faciliti