MRO Repair Station Manager

About the role

As the MRO Repair Station Manager, you will lead technical and production teams to deliver safe, high-quality, on-time, and cost-effective results. You will streamline operations, drive continuous improvement, and support supervisors through coaching, resource planning, and performance development. You will manage both union and non-union teams, ensure FAA compliance, and maintain strong relationships with customers and regulatory partners—all while fostering a culture of accountability, respect, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Cook up and provide technical, quality, and production leadership to assigned teams to meet safety, quality, schedule and cost goals
• Provide ongoing support in scheduling resources, technical leadership and facilitating the flow of hardware to meet customer requirements
• Assist Product Group Leaders with overall Product Group decision making in areas of process improvement and/or production to make appropriate resource decisions (manpower, machines, methods) to facilitate the flow of hardware through the overhaul and repair process
• Support process improvement initiatives (LEAN/5S, Zero Defects/Injuries) to reduce cycle time, improve inventory turns and reduce manufacturing losses
• Direct the activities of supervisors and team leads within the business area and participate in team activities to meet identified goals
• Perform administrative duties to support the business, including updating business metrics, area audits and corrective actions as well as performance reviews
• Cook up all repair station activities with supporting departments to ensure a safe operation, management of product inventories, meeting of turn time requirements, unit cost, product quality and customer requirements
• Aid supervisors and team leads in coaching and counseling employees regarding individual performance and development needs
• Practice sound human relations and communications skills
• Proactively analyze/diagnose machine and tooling activities to develop corrective measures for minimizing downtime and interruption of schedules
• Achieve highest safety levels in the plant
• Lead and drive a culture of respect and accountability
• Manage and direct both union and non-union workforce
• Interface with customers and FAA representatives from time to time
• Manage the MRO training program to meet FAA requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college with a min. of 10 years of leadership experience in an aviation overhaul and repair business or aviation manufacturing environment; or High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 15+ years of leadership experience in an aviation overhaul and repair business or aviation manufacturing environment.
• Desired Characteristics: Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial or Engineering; FAA Airframe and Power Plant license; Working knowledge of FAR Part 145 requirements; 10 years of leadership experience in the aviation MRO industry; Experience with Quality Control Systems/Processes; Strong analytical and communication skills; Recognize when and how to coach improvement; Possess the ability to drive change in an established culture; Ability to interact with all levels of the organization; Ability and willingness to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines; Experience dealing with customers; Experience dealing with the FAA

Qualifications

• Desired Characteristics: Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial or Engineering; FAA Airframe and Power Plant license; Working knowledge of FAR Part 145 requirements; 10 years of leadership experience in the aviation MRO industry; Experience with Quality Control Systems/Processes; Strong analytical and communication skills; Recognize when and how to coach improvement; Possess the ability to drive change in an established culture; Ability to interact with all levels of the organization; Ability and willingness to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines; Experience dealing with customers; Experience dealing with the FAA

Skills

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Ability to work effectively with union and non-union employees
• Experience with Quality Control Systems/Processes
• Knowledge of FAR Part 145 requirements
• Ability to drive process improvements and continuous improvement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyze and diagnose machine and tooling activities

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from start date
• Health Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classes
• Immediate 401k vesting
• Education Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time off (Permissive for exempt staff)

Pay

Estimate salary range for this role: $120,000 to $149,000 per year.

Schedule

Not specified