Director, Aircraft Programs & Growth

StandardAero, Inc.; Scottsdale (AZ); Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance Eligible for那些?

Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance

401(k) with a 5% company match, imedi­

Paid Time Off accrued starting on day

Quarterly Bonus opportunities

Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spend

Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life & AD&D Insurance

Career development and cross-training

Job summary

StandardAero, Inc. in the United States seeks a Director of Aircraft Programs to shape strategy for Business Aviation's non-engine services. You will lead NPI, KPI monitoring, and cross-functional execution with Sales and Operations.

Responsibilities include establishing commercial strategy, managing contracts with OEMs, leading multi-site operations, and driving ongoing improvements while ensuring profitability and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in aviation management, engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years in aviation maintenance, preferably in corporate/ business aviation MRO.
• Minimum of 5 years in leadership across multiple functions or sites.
• Experience overseeing airframe, avionics, paint and/or interior services.
• Experience in business growth, platform introductions, and acquisition evaluations.
• Experience setting commercial strategies, pricing, and OEM partnerships.
• Experience with P&L oversight, budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning.
• Experience managing capacity, labor planning and facility constraints.
• Willingness to travel 25-50% and work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Maximize performance of non-engine services including Airframe, Avionics, Paint and Interior at SA sites.
• Evaluate growth opportunities and lead acquisitions and new business development.
• Establish commercial strategy and pricing in collaboration with Sales and Operations.
• Build relationships with airframe OEMs and explore new partnerships.
• Manage ASC agreements and ensure contract compliance where beneficial.
• Coordinate facility audits for staffing, tooling and manuals to ensure compliance.
• Lead centralized engineering and ODA initiatives and expand STC activity.
• Balance labor capacity with forecasted demand to meet AOP.
• Drive continuous improvement to improve efficiency, profitability and customer experience.
• Provide market insights to translate into strategy and action.
• Lead development of annual budgets, LRPs and high-level forecasting.

Skills

Leadership experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Market research

Knowledge of AI

Planning and organization

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in aviation management or related field

A&P License (plus)

Job description

StandardAero, Inc. in the United States seeks a Director of Aircraft Programs to shape strategy for Business Aviation's non-engine services. You will lead NPI, KPI monitoring, and cross-functional execution with Sales and Operations.

Responsibilities include establishing commercial strategy, managing contracts with OEMs, leading multi-site operations, and driving ongoing improvements while ensuring profitability and customer satisfaction.