Aircraft Paint Operations Leader: Excellence & Delivery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Elliott Aviation seeks a Senior Manager of Paint Operations to provide strategic leadership and oversight for our aircraft paint business. You will lead a team of supervisors, painters, and support staff, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and compliance with FAA and OEM standards.

The role partners with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Planning, Customer Experience, and Sales to drive growth, safety, and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced MRO environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or Operations Management; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 10 years in aircraft paint, refinishing, or aviation coatings.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience managing paint operations or FAA-regulated MRO environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aircraft paint operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production.
• Develop and execute operational strategies to support growth, customer satisfaction and profitability.
• Manage production schedules, staffing utilization, and resource allocation.
• Monitor shop capacity and develop workforce plans aligned with demand.
• Drive continuous improvement to increase productivity, quality, and performance.
• Ensure compliance with FAA, OSHA, EPA and quality management requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Operations management

FAA regulations knowledge

Quality management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Elliott Aviation seeks a Senior Manager of Paint Operations to provide strategic leadership and oversight for our aircraft paint business. You will lead a team of supervisors, painters, and support staff, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and compliance with FAA and OEM standards.

The role partners with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Planning, Customer Experience, and Sales to drive growth, safety, and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced MRO environment.