Aerospace MRO General Manager

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Salary: $150K-$200K

Aerospace MRO General Manager

Location: West Chester, OH

Pay: $150K-$200K annually

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee operations at an FAA Part 145 aerospace Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility in northern Cincinnati, Ohio. This position reports directly to the CEO and is responsible for operational performance, financial profitability, regulatory compliance, customer relationships, and team leadership. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, strategic leader with extensive aviation management experience and a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily MRO operations, ensuring maintenance and repair projects are completed safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget.

• Manage facility P&L, operating budgets, labor utilization, repair costs, material spending, and overall profitability.

• Ensure compliance with FAA Part 145 regulations, airworthiness directives, quality standards, and applicable maintenance procedures.

• Lead, develop, and manage technical teams while promoting accountability, productivity, safety, and high-quality workmanship.

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including turnaround time, on-time delivery, backlog, labor productivity, rework, and customer satisfaction.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize workflow, material availability, equipment utilization, and overall operational efficiency.

• Manage key customer relationships, oversee service agreements and quoting processes, and resolve customer concerns while providing strategic updates to the CEO.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 10 years of aviation executive management experience, specifically within an FAA Part 145 MRO environment.

• Strong financial acumen with demonstrated experience managing P&L, budgets, operational costs, and profitability.

• Extensive knowledge of FAA regulations, aviation safety standards, quality management systems, and MRO operations.

• Proven leadership, strategic planning, problem-solving, and continuous improvement skills within a team-oriented environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ERP/MRP systems; PLEX experience preferred.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder and possess strong organizational, communication, time management, and multitasking skills, with the ability to work in both manufacturing and office environments.

#SRGDH

Apply Now