Repairs Controller

Role overview

This position is responsible for coordinating aircraft component repair activities and managing both internal and external vendors so maintenance support remains fast, cost-effective, and reliable. The role also covers strengthening in-house repair capability and developing alternative repair and supply channels to improve supply chain performance and reduce overall cost.

Core responsibilities

• Evaluate repair quotations for aircraft components and repairables, then take action in line with existing contracts and product support agreements.
• Work with the team to streamline processes by using automation and system-based improvements wherever possible.
• Set up and oversee the movement of unserviceable parts to external repair stations and vendors for repair or overhaul.
• Run the repair handling area for unserviceable and repairable items, making sure space, turnaround, packing, and shipment safety standards are maintained.
• Track repair expenditure and control costs against budget targets, while challenging vendors to improve pricing efficiency.
• Support internal repair capability and keep close coordination with workshops, maintenance planning, procurement, and technical services to ensure smooth operations.
• Prepare business cases for expanding in-house repair capabilities in order to reduce repair time and cost.
• Work with Engineering Procurement to identify repair services without contracts or with contracts nearing expiry, and support timely negotiation and award.
• Assist in finding and evaluating new repair facilities and suppliers.
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce cost across repair and procurement workflows.
• Coordinate closely with repair administration so parts are dispatched on time and turnaround times improve.
• Manage shipping and logistics for aircraft parts, engines, and APUs sent to suppliers for repair.
• Track scheduled component removals to ensure required parts are available on time according to MRB/AMP needs and that unserviceable items are returned promptly.
• Define KPIs for the assigned area in consultation with the line manager.
• Support team development through on-the-job training and capability building.
• Set up weekly and monthly performance review routines with repair stations to improve visibility of ongoing work and support better turnaround outcomes.
• Create a daily review process for nil-stock components and repairables so priority can be given and AOG risks are avoided.
• Circulate a daily status report for spares under repair-area processing to maintain strict control over unserviceable items.

Qualifications and experience

• A degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, LAME, or a Technical Diploma is required.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office, especially advanced Excel, is needed.
• Hands-on experience with supplier performance management, KPI setting, and service monitoring tools is expected.
• Ability to interpret repair contracts, IPCs, CMMs, and shop reports, along with conducting technical reviews, is necessary.
• Knowledge of airworthiness requirements under GCAA, FAA, and EASA is essential.
• A solid understanding of airline engineering and maintenance operations is required.
• Familiarity with AMOS is essential.
• Candidates should bring 7 or more years of relevant experience.

Additional information

This is a full-time, onsite role based in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. No salary, bonus, or vacancy count was specified in the source information.