Director, Aviation Component Repair Programs

StandardAero, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off starting day one

Bonus opportunities

Health- & Dependent Care FSAs

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life & AD&D Insurance

Learning & Training opportunities

Job summary

StandardAero, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Program Director for Component Repair Services to lead all programs, including engine component MRO, onsite in Cincinnati.

This role focuses on strategic, operational, and financial objectives across key customer accounts with an emphasis on long-term margin maximization and customer satisfaction. You will monitor performance, manage contracts, and drive cross-functional execution while partnering with Sales to identify growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in aviation industry (OEM and/or MRO).
• 10+ years in customer-facing, business development, sales, strategy, or operations roles.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report program performance across delivery metrics using dashboards; identify risks and drive corrective action.
• Serve as primary contact for assigned OEM programs and strategic accounts; maintain relationships and capture voice of customer.
• Own contract execution; verify scope, pricing, and schedule adherence; surface renewal risks and opportunities.
• Lead concessions negotiations related to warranties, damaged/lost parts, penalties, rotables, and AR resolution.
• Coordinate cross-functional program execution across operations, supply chain, engineering, and quality.
• Analyze and manage financial performance to drive long-term margin expansion.
• Maintain Salesforce as the system of record; deliver weekly status reports and executive reviews.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to scale processes across accounts.

Skills

Aviation industry experience

Customer facing / BD / Sales /Strategy

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Travel willingness

Onsite work Cincinnati

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or business

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

StandardAero, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Program Director for Component Repair Services to lead all programs, including engine component MRO, onsite in Cincinnati.

This role focuses on strategic, operational, and financial objectives across key customer accounts with an emphasis on long-term margin maximization and customer satisfaction. You will monitor performance, manage contracts, and drive cross-functional execution while partnering with Sales to identify growth opportunities.