Dassault Falcon Jet in Melbourne, FL is seeking full timework Avionic Estimators to join our team! The Estimator will be responsible for the preparation of an approved proposal to provide to a Regional Sales Manager (RSM) for delivery to a customer. This involves the compilation of labor hours, material estimates and service requirements, entering the information into Corridor (company system), and obtaining the appropriate approvals.
The Estimator will interface with multiple positions within the company and outside vendors to obtain workscope definition, material lists and labor estimates. Once the proposal is completed, he/she will monitor the proposal through the approval process and ultimately deliver it to the RSM.
Responsibilities
Create and implement inspection, service bulletin and modification estimates by providing base cost estimates (labor hours, material and services) for avionics inspections, installations, projects or products relating to avionics, as specified in the Customer Specifications and Sales Requests
Maintain close communication with Sales, Engineering, operations, scheduling and Dassault Customer Services for continuous maintenance and development of avionics installations, inspection and service bulletin product roadmap and portfolio
Work with vendors to improve relationships and product partnerships
Assist in defining, implementing and continuously improving the product development processes
Ensure products are consistently created and maintained in Corridor
Update Sales & Marketing with information of new products, upcoming products and changes with vendors
Works with appropriate departments as required to assure consideration of all pertinent facts for accurate specifications and estimates and ensures accuracy and completeness of materials and components including technical terminology and costs
Maintains an up-to-date list of costs of materials to be used in proposal estimates. In addition, collects and maintains actual to estimated job files
Maintains complete files on all Customer Specifications and estimates made
Works closely with operations to develop estimates on labor hours per task, turn-time and material/services requirements, lead time and scheduled events flat rates.
Works closely with buyers to acquire current lead time on critical parts
Review products in development to anticipate possible marketing opportunities, scheduling and financial impact
Recommends lead time and down time required based on manpower in the requested facility
Creates preliminary and final customer proposal for presentation to the RSM and customer
Adhere to Dassault Falcon Jet Corp. General Work Rules and ethics
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Aviation, related field or equivalent work experience
Previous experience working in a customer service oriented environment
Three (3) to five (5) years' experience with aircraft avionics installation
Written and verbal skills in developing and explaining technical avionics workscopes
Planning and organizational skills necessary to prioritize and coordinate workload within a multi-task setting
Skilled in researching methods for obtaining technical information
Working knowledge of Service Bulletins and other technical documents
Working knowledge of aircraft maintenance programs
Computer skills necessary to learn and/or operate MS Office programs, databases, email, web-based applications, and Falcon Jet Customer Services specific software (ie Corridor)
Working knowledge of applicable Federal Aviation Regulations for example, part 91, 135 and 145 and other certification requirements such as STC, TC, EASA and 8110 approval basis
Interpersonal skills necessary to interface, establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, employees, management, vendors and customers
Ability to articulate product benefits while interfacing with Customers and our Sales team