VP, Engine Operations

Responsibilities

• Foster a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety policies.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the maintenance and technical workforce, including supervisors, engineers, and technicians.
• Oversee operations of the maintenance department to ensure compliance with applicable government regulations, customer requirements, and internal quality systems.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies to ensure on-time delivery of engines while maintaining the highest levels of safety and quality.
• Monitor and manage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for productivity.
• Oversee root cause analysis and corrective action for maintenance issues, audit findings, and customer concerns.
• Ensure effective management of maintenance, tooling, and calibration programs.
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning, recruitment, training, and performance development.
• Develop and manage budgets, resource plans, and capital investment strategies to support department growth and customer commitments.
• Engage, negotiate, and maintain relationships with third party customers.
• Provide technical expertise to engine related projects worldwide.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Maintenance, Aeronautical Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of maintenance experience in commercial aviation, with at least 10 years in a senior leadership role.
• Extensive knowledge of FAA Part 145 Repair Station operations and regulatory compliance.
• Lean / Six Sigma certification or similar continuous improvement training.
• Familiarity with ERP and maintenance tracking systems (e.g., AvSight, Quantum, SAP, AMOS).
• Proven experience managing large-scale MRO operations, ideally specializing in engines.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage change in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.