Aircraft Paint Operations Leader — Drive Quality & Delivery

Elliott Aviation; Milan (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k) with Company Match

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability保险

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development Opportunities

Tuition Assistance Programs

Employee Discount Programs

Relocation Assistance (whereApplicable

Job summary

Elliott Aviation is seeking a Senior Manager of Paint Operations to provide strategic leadership and oversee aircraft paint production, scheduling, and quality in our fast-paced MRO environment. You will lead supervisors, paint leads, painters, and support staff, ensuring FAA compliance and on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, budgeting, and continuous improvement, with collaboration across Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Planning, Customer Experience, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 10 years of aircraft paint, refinishing, completions, or aviation coatings experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience managing aircraft paint operations, aviation manufacturing operations, or FAA-regulated MRO environments.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft paint systems, coating technologies, application methods, and surface preparation procedures.
• Demonstrated success managing teams, budgets, workforce planning, and operational metrics.
• Strong understanding of FAA, OSHA, EPA, and quality management requirements.
• Excellent communication, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required airport security credentials.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aircraft paint operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production.
• Develop and execute operational strategies that support growth, customer satisfaction, and profitability objectives.
• Manage production schedules, workflow planning, staffing utilization, and resource allocation.
• Monitor shop capacity and develop workforce plans that align with business demand.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution and on-time aircraft delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase productivity, quality, and operational performance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

FAA/OSHA/EPA knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Job description

Elliott Aviation is seeking a Senior Manager of Paint Operations to provide strategic leadership and oversee aircraft paint production, scheduling, and quality in our fast-paced MRO environment. You will lead supervisors, paint leads, painters, and support staff, ensuring FAA compliance and on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, budgeting, and continuous improvement, with collaboration across Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Planning, Customer Experience, and