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Meet Don McGeorge. Don has over 15 years of IT experience in the gaming, public utilities, pharma, financial and communications industries. He is an expert in Infrastructure, Network Administration, and Data Center management.
Job Detail
Tech Support Spec I (temp)
Provide key account management ensuring customer satisfaction of services offered. Maintain/grow service accounts. Ensure customer requirements are adequately defined, uniformly understood and appropriately planned to achieve successful management of the program. Program focal to support program success. Additional areas of responsibility include global maintenance planning, inventory management, trending and statistical analysis, presentation preparation and issues management.
Accomplish real-time troubleshooting of all Panasonic system configurations via in-flight and ground based calls. Technically support airline and internal technical questions to develop sustainable resolutions so that discrepancies are resolved expeditiously and favorable customer relations are maintained.
Utilize database for tracking and problem resolution. Create and analyze various reports from this database for management review. Provide internal and external on-site presentations specific to metrics and reporting. Run trend and statistical analysis.
Act as communications point to the airline, internal customers, third party suppliers and/or OEM as required for technical issues. Schedule, manage and chair program in-service conference calls with various engineering groups and airline customers.
Maintain in-depth knowledge of all Panasonic products and installations, technical manuals including system software and associated equipment. Requires constant updating as new products and enhancements are released.
Coordinate closely with global repair shops and field maintenance personnel for status on customers equipment orders, deliveries and overall program status to meet overall program requirements. Identify all potential delivery delays and notification of management on critical delays.
Ensure smooth transition to in-service operation by coordinating throughout the program with functional departments; Logistics, Quality Assurance, Marketing, Program Management, Product Support Engineering, and Customer Support Engineering.
Qualifications
BS degree or equivalent related work experience. 3 - 5 years related work experience. Engineering, project engineering, or project/program management experience preferred.
Airframe & Powerplant License highly preferred.
IFE, cellular and satellite communication experience highly desired.
Linux Basic and Linux Plus or equivalent experience with the Linux Operating system preferred.
Strong IT and network experience highly preferred.
Able to work 6 days on 3 days off rotating shift.
Airline operations and 24/7 technical support center experience highly desirable.
Leadership experience preferred.
Strong working technical knowledge of all Panasonic systems. Working knowledge of advanced schematics, blueprints, diagrams, component maintenance manuals, illustrated parts catalogs and other technical documents.
Working experience with Microsoft Office applications including PowerPoint, Word, Excel (including formulas), Access and Outlook required. Microsoft Project and Visio knowledge preferred.
Comprehensive knowledge of Internet technologies preferred.
Proven ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers working towards quick comprehensive resolution of the customers inquiry, and keeping management informed of issues that may impact customer service.
Must always look for ways to improve customer service.
Ability to own significant customer program issues to quickly respond, troubleshoot, research, develop and implement sustainable resolutions. Report back to management to ensure expectations are met.
Ability to articulate, possessing outstanding written and oral communication skills to explain highly technical data to non-native English speaking customers.
Ability to work well in a high-stress, high-pressure environment. Able to coordinate multiple, high-priority tasks on parallel tracks at the same time.
Heightened awareness of cultural differences in communication with international clients.
Well organized, detail oriented and able to self manage with little supervision.
Will require travel (10%) to Maintenance Service line stations, Panasonic Avionics repair shops and/or customer locations for training and/or direct customer support.
Primary Location : United States-California-Lake Forest
Job : Technical Service and Repair
Organization : Panasonic Avionics Corporation
- Location
- Lake Forest, CA 92609
