Aviation Administration Analyst (Aerospace Engines/MRO)

What Makes a Honda, is Who Makes a Honda

Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it's a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of "power" that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize "the joy and freedom of mobility" by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a "zero environmental footprint."

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team. If your goals and values align with Honda's, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

Job Purpose

This role collaborates with Managers and Shop Technicians to support daily operations and advance organizational objectives. Responsibilities include routine reporting and analysis of shop turnaround times, conducting Engine Logbook reviews, managing engine as-built configuration, performing cost-benefit analyses for equipment and tooling purchases, assisting with forecasting and annual budget planning, overseeing projects, and coordinating with customer service and vendors to ensure timely part and engine event turnaround. Additionally, the position utilizes daily shop operations reports to establish priorities for supervisors, monitors shop turn times and on-time delivery, facilitates data and metric reviews with shop leadership, resolves data discrepancies, analyses supplier performance to verify adherence to planned turnaround schedules, and manages and coordinates quote approvals.

Key Accountabilities

• Prepare, analyze, and maintain daily shop operations reports—including turnaround times, volume impact, and delivery performance—to support supervisors in setting operational priorities
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses for tooling, equipment, and project needs to support budgeting and capital justification
• Support forecasting, annual budget planning, and financial tracking by monitoring department spending and identifying variances or risks
• Manage Engine Logbooks and Engine Configurations
• Track and monitor department Budgets and Business planning
• Track and monitor department KPI's

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Minimum Educational Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Aviation Administration, Aeronautical Science, or Business Administration with Aviation emphasis

Minimum Experience

• 1 + Year Aviation Manufacturing
• Jet engine maintenance is a bonus

Other Job-Specific Skills

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong computer skills to utilize MES (Manufacturing Execution System) and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system.
• Experience with analysis/investigative tools and systems.
• Familiarity with regulatory agency requirements to assure compliance.
• Advanced knowledge of FAA Part 145 regulations.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Ability to be flexible with job assignments and able to quickly master new tasks.
• Basic understanding of safety/ergonomics to incorporate during all work processes

Working Conditions

• Travel: No travel expected
• Physical: Manufacturing environment with minimal desk work. Frequent kneeling, standing, reaching, squatting, bending, pushing and lifting. Some physical effort required (pushing 300+ pounds on wheeled cart; lifting 25-50 pounds.
• Hazards: Risks found in typical aviation shop setting. Exposure to explosives/flammables, pressurized equipment, chemicals, moving parts, hot parts.
• Overtime: Overtime expected based on project demands/responsibilities.
• Maintains professional conduct and follows all departmental, safety Department, and Company policies, Procedures, AND rules.

What Differentiates Honda and Make Us an Employer of Choice?

Total Rewards:

• Competitive Base Wages (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
• Paid Overtime
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution

Career Growth:

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility
• Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
• Training and Development Programs

Additional Offerings:

• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Elder Care Support
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.