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ABOUT FTAI AVIATION LTD. (NASDAQ: FTAI)
FTAI owns and maintains commercial jet engines with a focus on the Maintenance, Repair and Exchange (MRE) of CFM56 and V2500 engines. FTAIâs propriety portfolio of products, including The Module Factory and a joint venture to distribute engine PMA helps make CFM56 and V2500 engine maintenance simpler, more cost-eïŹective, signiïŹcantly faster, and more environmentally friendly. Additionally, FTAI owns and leases jet aircraft which often facilitates the acquisition of engines at attractive prices. FTAI invests in aviation assets and aerospace products that generate strong and stable cash ïŹows with the potential for earnings growth and asset appreciation.Â
FTAI operates globally and has oïŹces in New York, Miami, Montreal, Singapore, Dubai, United Kingdom and Ireland.Â
JOB OVERVIEW
The Continuous Improvement Specialist will support the Transformation & Operational Excellence team in driving operational efficiency, business growth, and process optimization across the Miami facility and other FTAI Aviation locations. This role focuses on identifying improvement opportunities, leading CI initiatives, and supporting dayâtoâday operational needsânot on quality engineering or regulatory compliance.
The ideal candidate brings strong problemâsolving capabilities, experience in Lean/CI methodologies, and the ability to partner with crossâfunctional teams to streamline processes, reduce waste, and enhance productivity.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and facilitate Continuous Improvement initiatives that enhance quality, efficiency, and turnaround time.
- Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives to improve engine disassembly, inspection, repair, assembly, and test processes.
- Identify bottlenecks and develop solutions to improve shopâfloor processes, workflow, and resource utilization.
- Develop and maintain standard work, visual management systems, and process documentation.
- Track and report KPIs such as TAT, WIP levels, scrap/rework rates, labor efficiency, and onâtime delivery.
- Use statistical tools to identify trends, variation, and improvement opportunities.
- Build dashboards and reporting mechanisms to support daily management and decisionâmaking.
- Partner with key partners (quality, engineering, supply chain, production) to gather insight on processes to drive frontline ownership, validate process changes to initiate optimal performance.Â
- Train employees in Lean fundamentals, problemâsolving, and standard work practices.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement through coaching, workshops, and daily Gemba walks.
- Support implementation of 5S, visual controls, and workplace organization.
- Implement improvements that support business growth objectives and operational scalability.
- Review and update procedures, work instructions, and operational documentation as needed, ensuring clarity and alignment with improved processes.
- Track CI project performance, measure results, and report progress to leadership.
- Support facility layout improvements to optimize flow, space utilization, and productivity.
- Maintain documentation related to CI initiatives, project approvals, and internal communication (clarified from previous version).
Qualifications:
- Bachelorâs degree in engineering, operations, aviation maintenance, or related discipline.
- 5 Years of experience in an MRO environment, continuous improvement, aviation engine shop, or complex manufacturing operation.
- Strong problemâsolving skills and experience with structured problemâsolving methodologies.
- Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problemâsolving methodologies.
- Experience leading crossâfunctional improvement initiatives.
- Fluent in English and Spanish.
Job Demands:
Work is performed in a Shop environment and requires the ability to perform extensive standing, driving, walking, and climbing; to lift up to 50lbs. regularly; to manipulate up to 100lbs. with assistance. Must be able to bend, stoop, climb to reach materials, and work in a noisy environment.âŻÂ
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement:
Our company is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.Â
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