Jet Aviation Staffing-Operations Manager, MRO Services-Los Angeles

Operations Manager, MRO Services

Location : Los Angeles, CA, US

Flexible Work Arrangement : Onsite

Job Category : Aircraft Maintenance Repair & Overhaul (MRO)

Career Level : Management

Requisition Id : 4951

Behind every seamless journey, is the perfect team. Since 1983, Jet Aviation Staffing has been supporting the industry's most prominent aviation companies by attracting and placing top talent. With thousands of direct hire placements of crew members, maintenance professionals, support staff, management and executive positions, and many more disciplines, we continue to perfect the art of staffing. When you want to find the very best career opportunity, you can rely on a team of dedicated professionals. On behalf of our external customers, Jet Aviation Staffing upholds in-depth and extensive standards to ensure we are recommending the best talent. Dedicated to the details, our expertise ensures a perfect career opportunity match for each of our candidates and a seamless experience for our customer.

The Operations Manager, MRO Services plays a key role in ensuring our maintenance operations run safely, efficiently, and with the same care and attention to detail that define the company's experience. This role leads our dedicated maintenance team at the Los Angeles facility, fostering collaboration, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Position Summary

The Operations Manager, MRO Services is responsible for all aircraft maintenance related product support functions for the company. The following are direct reports into this position : Maintenance Supervisors. The Aircraft Maintenance Controllers will have a dotted line reporting relationship into this position.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the Maintenance Department and all technical personnel along with all operations conducted by the 145 Repair Station by :

Overseeing the daily operations of the maintenance department

Ensuring and monitoring quality of work performed by all maintenance employees

Assisting in developing capital and operating budgets.

Ensuring all aircraft maintenance is scheduled and completed timely and efficiently

Ensuring adequate resources are available to :

a. Comply with Federal, State and Local Regulations

b. Maintain trained staffing levels commensurate with operations conducted

c. Acquire and maintain adequate :

i. Housing

ii. Material

iii. Equipment / Tooling

iv. Technical Data

Soliciting feedback from staff for development of new concepts regarding procedures, facility improvements, processes, and information to ensure customer satisfaction and business goals are met.

Responsible for and has the authority over all Repair Station operations that are conducted in compliance with 14 CFR Part 145.

Duties include ensuring that Repair Station personnel follow the regulations

Monitoring and maintaining the budget for manpower requirements.

Reviewing applications, interviewing candidates, and approving the hiring of technicians and support staff as needed

May participate and assist with Customer Project Manager functions and duties through the initial growth phase.

Will be required to perform hands on maintenance on managed and transient aircraft through the initial growth phase

Will be required to schedule and plan maintenance for managed and transient aircraft.

May delegate all duties assigned. However, such delegation does not relieve overall responsibilities.

Key Performance Indicators

Meet budgeted Sales and Revenue for 145 Repair Station Business line

Meet budgeted expense for maintenance department

Meet budgeted EBITDA and Gross Margin for Aircraft Maintenance business line

Meet defined Customer Service Metrics

Meet defined Safety metrics for business line and other KPIs as identified

Skills and Abilities

Develop and implement a development plan to sustain growth and profitability

Project Planning and Pipeline Management

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to establish sound business relationships with business jet OEM's

Assist with the company's strategic planning and execution

Required Education & Experience

Minimum of two (2) years of MRO management with a business aviation company.

Minimum of five(5) years of experience in corporate aviation maintenance.

Must have six (6) months supervisory experience.

Preferred Education & Experience

Bachelor Degree in Business or Aviation Management preferred

Compensation Data

The likely salary range for this position is $140,000 - $200,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly other requirements.

Jet Aviation provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Nearest Major Market : Los Angeles