Aircraft Service Center Director (Part 145)

About the Role

Daher is looking to hire a new Service Center Director to lead our Pompano Beach Service Center. This is a key leadership role at the heart of Daher's service operations and growth strategy. As Service Center Director, you are accountable for the overall performance, profitability, and growth of the Pompano Beach Service Center. You lead all maintenance and avionics operations, ensuring the highest standards of safety, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction. As a key business leader, you drive financial performance, develop high-performing teams, and contribute to Daher's continued success in a dynamic and competitive aviation environment.

Primary Role and Responsibilities

• Business & Financial Performance
  • Drive revenue growth, profitability, and cost optimization of the Service Center
  • Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial performance
  • Monitor and improve key performance indicators (productivity, margins, efficiency)
  • Contribute to the definition and execution of the Service Center growth strategy
• Customer Experience & Stakeholder Management
  • Build trusted relationships with customers, FAA representatives, and internal stakeholders
  • Ensure exceptional customer experience and service delivery
  • Drive Daher Service Essentials standards across the organization
  • Leverage customer feedback and performance data to continuously improve satisfaction
• Operational Excellence & Compliance
  • Lead safe, efficient, and compliant aircraft maintenance operations (FAA - Part 145)
  • Optimize planning, resource allocation, and turnaround times
  • Ensure adherence to all regulatory, quality, and company standards
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance
  • Oversee facilities, equipment, tooling, and operational readiness
• Leadership & People Development
  • Build, lead, and develop a high-performing, engaged organization
  • Ensure appropriate staffing, training, and capability development
  • Coach and mentor supervisors, leads, and technical teams
  • Foster a culture of accountability, safety, collaboration, and inclusion

What Makes You Successful in This Role

Your success will be measured through operational, financial, and people performance indicators.

• Revenue growth and profitability performance
• On-time delivery and operational efficiency
• Customer satisfaction / retention
• Regulatory compliance and audit results (FAA)
• Employee engagement and retention

Experience & Expertise

• 7-10 years of experience in aircraft maintenance operations
• FAA Part 145 repair station experience is required
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership or management role
• At least 5 years of progressive leadership experience operating and directing maintenance divisions, including proven tenure directing Part 145 maintenance operations
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification required
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations (Part 145, 135, 91)
• Experience with TBM and Kodiak aircraft is a strong plus

Skills & Leadership Style

• Strong leadership and people management capabilities
• Proven ability to drive operational performance and business results
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Customer-focused mindset with a passion for service excellence

Pay

• Base salary range: $150,000 to $180,000 plus an annual target bonus

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays