Aviation Maintenance Operations Leader

Ventura Jet; Village of Farmingdale (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Full benefits

Job summary

Paylocity is seeking a focused General Manager of Maintenance Operations to lead daily operations at an FAA Part 145 repair station near Farmingdale, NY. This role demands precision, analytical thinking, and direct communication to ensure safety, compliance, and excellent performance.

You will oversee production, workflow, and team performance while maintaining strict FAA standards. Expect budgeting involvement, capacity planning, and strong leadership to drive results in a fast-moving

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory or management experience in an FAA Part 145 Repair Station or aviation MRO.
• Strong understanding of FAA regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience improving productivity, workflow, and operational performance.
• Direct, clear communicator with strong leadership and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production, compliance, workflow structure, and team performance.
• Balance fast decision-making with disciplined, systematic processes in a regulated repair station.
• Direct day-to-day shop operations with 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 with clear expectations and hands-on performance management.
• Track and analyze core operational metrics: productivity, on-time delivery, rework rate, safety/compliance.
• Identify operational gaps quickly and respond with decisive action, especially when priorities shift.
• Serve as primary operational contact for customers, vendors, and internal teams with direct, factual communication.
• Maintain strict adherence to FAA Part 145 requirements and a structured workflow environment.
• Support budgeting, cost control, and resource efficiency with attention to detail.

Skills

Leadership

FAA regulations

Operations management

Safety compliance

Clear communication

Job description

All Jobs > General Manager, Maintenance Operations

Lead with precision. Drive performance. Keep operations moving.

**Must be willing to relocate to be able to or near Farmingdale, NY - relocation assistance available**

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