Oliver Wyman Vector is seeking an experienced Lead Aircraft Technical Specialist. This advanced-level role is part of a large team committed to auditing aircraft maintenance records and delivering the highest-quality products to clients. The Lead Aircraft Technical Specialist combines deep industry and technical expertise with workstream leadership, process ownership, quality assurance and approval, mentoring, and client/stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate demonstrates initiative, sound judgment, accountability, inclusive leadership, continuous learning, and an unwavering commitment to accuracy and client confidentiality. Role Expectations • Operate as an advanced-level specialist with a deep understanding of aircraft records, continued airworthiness, configuration control, and the broader aviation maintenance environment. • Influence and guide teams by establishing work methods, quality standards, and review processes; ensure adherence rather than serving only as an individual author. • Lead defined workstreams within larger projects by developing workplans, tracking progress, prioritizing work, and raising risks or issues promptly. • Mentor, train, and provide actionable feedback to specialists in the technical focus area, balancing delegation, direct content support, team efficiency, and development opportunities. • Serve as a quality approver for internal and client-ready deliverables, taking accountability for both personal output and the output of others. • Build and nurture relationships with clients, key stakeholders, and colleagues across capabilities, becoming a trusted go-to resource on technical topics. • Ability to travel nationally and internationally, as required to support clients. Skills & Experience • 10+ years of prior work-related experience in aircraft records or as an aircraft technical representative. • Comprehensive understanding of applicable Federal or National Aviation Authority regulations concerning aircraft, engines, and appliances, including continued airworthiness, configuration control, and pertinent client manuals. • 6+ years of experience performing relevant aspects of the qualifications and responsibilities with a Part 121 carrier. • Extensive and comprehensive mastery of the skills required in the technical focus area, with the ability to teach and mentor others in those skills. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to frame problems, select appropriate frameworks, develop insightful hypotheses and solutions, lead team discussions, and secure team/client/project buy-in. • High attention to detail while manipulating, reconciling, or managing large volumes of data. • Proficiency in database management and auditing, with the ability to adapt, manipulate, or develop tools required for the area of expertise. • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and other spreadsheet applications, Outlook, and Word; general knowledge of Google Drive. • Working knowledge of client-based maintenance tracking systems such as Wizard, Merlin, Trax, Maintenix, and AMOS. • Demonstrated and continually developing project management skills, including work planning, progress tracking, prioritization, risk mitigation, and deadline management. • Effective written, verbal, presentation, and meeting-facilitation skills; able to create logical storylines, tailor communications to the audience, listen actively, and adapt to others' cues. • Ability to collaborate professionally, credibly, and objectively across teams and with clients; able to build trusted relationships and deliver on commitments. • Customer-service orientation and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, changing work environment while maintaining accuracy and composure under strict deadlines. • Ability to manage multiple duties and priorities daily, work with physical and digital records, and maintain client confidentiality. • Inclusive leadership, sound conflict-management judgment, and the ability to adapt to varied workstyles and in-person, hybrid, or remote working environments. Core Technical Responsibilities • Lead the design and execution of technical analyses performed by more junior team members, providing clear direction, review, and approval. • Interpret, audit, and verify Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and methods of compliance. • Determine the applicability of Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins. • Verify time since new and time used on life-limited parts and hard-time components installed on engines, landing gear, and airframes. • Perform and review back-to-birth traceability for life-limited components installed on airframes, engines, and landing gear. • Verify aircraft documentation for proper sign-off, parts certificates, nondestructive testing (NDT) records, and vendor approvals. • Research and resolve aircraft-records issues, escalating to the appropriate work groups when necessary. • Analyze and review minor and major repair records to verify installation and compliance. • Evaluate Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for installation and compliance. • Leverage deep technical knowledge and relevant computer models and databases to develop practical solutions for clients. • Use client-based maintenance tracking systems, including Wizard, Merlin, Trax, Maintenix, and AMOS, for research, updates, and data input as required. • Remain directly involved in complex, high-risk, or judgment-intensive work while delegating routine production appropriately and ensuring consistent adherence to agreed processes. • Candidates performing Aircraft Technical Representative duties must have prior aircraft maintenance experience and a quality background. Education & Credentials • High school diploma or equivalent. • Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License preferred but not required unless acting as Technical Representative. The applicable base salary range for this role is $105,000 - $120,000. The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position will be eligible for performance-based incentives.