[Company] is hiring a Director of Aircraft MRO Maintenance Operations to lead repair station operations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This senior leadership role is responsible for directing all operational, regulatory, and commercial functions of the repair station while ensuring compliance, performance, and sustainable growth.
Due to the scope of responsibility, this position may be delegated as the Accountable Manager. The ideal candidate brings deep aviation maintenance leadership experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to align people, processes, and production with business objectives.
The Director of Aircraft MRO Maintenance Operations is responsible for overseeing all aspects of repair station operations, including production, sales, business development, customer service, engineering, shipping and receiving, and indirect material planning. This role ensures regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, workforce readiness, and financial performance while serving as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities.
Direct or delegate all aspects of repair station operations including production, sales, business development, customer service, engineering, shipping, and receiving
Ensure sufficient manpower resources are available to support all required tasks, including staffing levels, training, and qualifications
Ensure equipment, tooling, and materials are available to support all required maintenance activities
Lead hiring efforts and workforce planning for repair station personnel
Ensure completion of annual employee feedback and performance reviews
Establish reports and maintain accountability for key performance indicators and operational metrics
Establish, manage, and adjust the annual operating budget as required
Oversee production planning and forecasting of in house maintenance work
Communicate and enforce company policies across all departments
Communicate regularly with executive management and station staff
Ensure compliance with FAA FAR Part 145, EASA Part 145, and all applicable regulatory certifications
Ensure compliance with customer and OEM contractual obligations
Ensure the Repair Station Manual, Quality Control Manual, Training Manual, and EASA Supplement are current
Approve capability list changes as required
Serve as the primary liaison between the repair station and the FAA
Administer the FAA Drug and Alcohol Testing Program
FAA Airframe or Airframe and Powerplant certificate preferred, or eligibility for a Repairman certificate upon assuming the position
Five to ten years of relevant management experience in aviation maintenance or repair station operations
Strong leadership, management, and communication skills
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and production control
Ability to lead cross functional teams and manage complex operational environments
Four year degree in a related field preferred
[Company] is a leading provider of workforce management and operational support solutions for the aerospace, defense, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. We partner with world class organizations to deliver skilled professionals who keep complex operations running safely, efficiently, and compliantly.
[Company] is an Equal Opportunity Employer.