Question about if a certain job exists in aviation

I don't know about commercial aircraft service (although they do a combination of in house and contracted maintenance), but yes, such jobs exist. For sure they exist in business aviation-- in fact, I'm dealing with a service center sales rep right now.

I think most of those guys have A&P certificates, and go from there. You certainly need a good understanding of the requirements and processes in place.

 

Every airline will have some sort of maintenance planning department. Many, if not most, airlines contract out a lot (or all) of maintenance to MRO's (maintenance/repair/overhaul) companies. MRO's will have planning staff as well. All maintenance departments will have a close relationship with the aircraft/engine/avionics manufacturer service departments. Then they all have oversight by the FAA. Did someone mention paperwork?

 

Google 'aircraft MRO US'

 

Do you think those guys have A&P certificates? Not because it's required, but just as a career path sort of thing.

 

Check out these trade pubs. you are correct, having done a bunch of "D" checks, the paperwork in massive and the recording systems to keep track are very complex.

Home - Aviation Maintenance Magazine

Aircraft Maintenance Technology - JUL 2016

 

Maybe some, but generally not. Remember an A&P really doesn't have that much authority unless they have an IA delegation. Also consider all the certification documents and general FAA required paperwork that people at Boeing perform. Somewhere along the chain of command there is a signature of an authorized person, but all the legwork is done by someone else.

 

I know it's not required, but I was more wondering if those guys came from a wrench turning, aircraft maintenance background.

 

An A&P goes a long way in most airplane jobs. Lots of pilots get A&P licenses just to get one up on guys who do not.
I spent 1 year in college Aero Engineering program and asked a professor (PhD) what his best job was. He said he was a Field Service rep for Boeing for years. i asked if you needed a masters or bachelors degree. He said they mainly wanted experienced A&P's.
Just being married the year before i thought a year in an A&P school seemed better than four years and no practical experience. I got out of school, and in 5 years was a Field Service rep for the Garrett Turbine Eng Co. Great job if you like traveling the world, especially if you're single. Did not last long since my wife got pregnant and they were reluctant to ship me over seas.One plan was to live in Istres, France on the
Riveria. I chose family over money (dumbass). My wife became an attorney and I just worked as a mechanic. Had fun and little stress. Think about mechanics school.

 

I know a guy who has a job similar to what you are looking for. His job title at a private jet charter and plane management company, he is the Technical and Compliance Programs Coordinator. He basically manages all the maintenance of their charter fleet. They also manage planes for businesses who don't want the hassle of having a full time flight department but want a plane and owners who don't fly.

 

Or you can get into the defense side, ISR. Google ISR..

 

Also any industry associated with RCM (Reliability Centered Maintenance) which are many all have similar positions, processes, procedures...