About this role
Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensure timely delivery of component repairs and overhauls in compliance with 14 CFR Part 145.
- Prepare, manage, and monitor budgets, project bids, and forecasts.
- Maintain quality standards while ensuring departmental profitability.
- Coordinate with Scheduling, Parts, and MRO departments, as well as external vendors, to ensure efficient repair flow.
- Provide timely and accurate updates regarding component repair status to customers and internal stakeholders including teardown reports, turn-around time, and technical issues.
- Ensure proper documentation of customer approvals and prepare accurate customer invoices.
- Directly supervise assigned technicians within the Component Shop.
- Motivate, mentor, train, discipline, and conduct annual performance evaluations for direct reports.
- Manage equipment, tooling and technical data associated with CR&O activities.
- Verify the accuracy and timely completion of all work orders.
- Ensure proper handling, care, and protection of all customer property.
- Promote and enforce all company and regulatory safety policies and procedures.
- Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient shop environment.
- Provide input on business models and business development for CR&O activities.
- Participate in internal and external audits as required.
- Travel 10%
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Job Requirements
Experience and Competencies:
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in general aviation or related field.
- Minimum three (3) years of leadership experience in aviation maintenance or component repair.
- Thorough knowledge of aircraft component repair, overhaul, production, and manufacturing operations.
- Familiarity with FAA regulations, industry vendors, and current procedures for efficient component repair.
- Ability to develop and justify capital expenditures, budgets, and business plans.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation, Business Management, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience considered.
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification preferred.
Other Prerequisites
- Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain an airport-issued security badge.
Working Environment
- Work is performed both indoors in a temperature-controlled environment and aircraft hangar environment with moderate noise level. Requires sitting for up to 8 hours a day. Occasional lifting and carrying of up to 50 lbs. Constantly requires clear vision to read printed materials and computer screens. Constantly requires repetitive movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.