General Manager, Maintenance Operations- FAA Part 145 Repair Station
Description

 Lead with precision. Drive performance. Keep operations moving.


About the Role

We are looking for a focused, analytical, and highly driven General Manager to lead daily operations at our FAA Part 145 Repair Station. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, stays composed under pressure, and brings a direct, factual communication style to a team that depends on clarity and accuracy.

You will oversee production, compliance, workflow structure, and team performance—balancing fast decision-making with the need for disciplined, systematic processes required in a regulated repair station.


What You’ll Do

  • Direct day-to-day shop operations with a strong emphasis on efficiency, structure, and timely execution.
  • Manage project timelines, labor planning, scheduling, and resource allocation with a methodical, detail-driven approach.
  • Lead and develop technicians and support staff through straightforward, clear expectations and hands-on performance management.
  • Track and analyze core operational metrics including:
    • Productivity (billable vs. paid hours)
    • On-time delivery
    • Rework / quality escape rate
    • Safety and compliance performance
  • Identify operational gaps quickly and respond with decisive action—especially in shifting priorities or unexpected challenges.
  • Serve as the primary operational point of contact for customers, vendors, and internal teams, providing direct and factual communication.
  • Maintain strict adherence to FAA Part 145 requirements while reinforcing a structured, predictable workflow environment.
  • Support budgeting, cost control, and resource efficiency with strong attention to detail.

Who Thrives in This Role

This position is best suited for someone who:

  • Is naturally analytical and prefers decisions grounded in data and facts.
  • Communicates in a direct, concise, straightforward manner.
  • Can be approachable when needed but is comfortable working independently for long periods.
  • Performs at their best when pressure is high, priorities shift, and fast reactions are required.
  • Works with intensity and urgency—driving themselves and others toward results.
  • Becomes restless with slow, repetitive environments and prefers continuous problem-solving and project movement.
  • Still values a structured, orderly workflow where tasks and processes are methodical and predictable.
  • Has strong mental stamina and can handle long hours, frequent interruptions, and constant operational demands.
  • Maintains exceptional detail accuracy, especially under pressure.



Requirements

 

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of supervisory or management experience in an FAA Part 145 Repair Station or aviation MRO environment.
  • Strong understanding of FAA regulatory compliance.
  • Proven experience improving productivity, workflow, and operational performance.
  • Direct, clear communicator with strong leadership and organizational abilities.
  • FAA A&P certificate preferred, not required.

Why Join Us

  • Lead a high-skill team in a stable, growing maintenance operation.
  • Competitive compensation and full benefits.
  • A culture built on precision, safety, teamwork, and operational excellence