Director of Operations

GAMARC Consulting; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

GAMARC Consulting is seeking a Director of Operations to oversee daily operations across multiple locations in the aviation-focused organization. The role emphasizes compliance, efficiency, and scalable process improvements.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in aviation management, a relevant bachelor's degree, and solid experience with P&L, regulatory compliance, and EOS Traction to drive performance. Expect long hours and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have 5-7 years in a management role within the aviation industry.
• Experience with P&L management and quality control processes.
• Proven ability to resolve operational issues and implement scalable solutions.
• Hands-on regulatory compliance experience in aviation.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic, fluid schedule to meet operational demands.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across multiple locations, ensuring compliance with company policies and aviation industry standards.
• Monitor and analyze location P&Ls, ensuring profitability and identifying areas for cost savings and revenue growth.
• Perform audits on quality, safety, supplies, equipment, and staffing.
• Develop and implement operational efficiencies to improve turnaround times and resource utilization.
• Support special projects, follow up on unresolved items, and ensure task completion.
• Integrate and utilize the Traction EOS operating system for daily operational processes.

Skills

P&L management

Compliance

Quality control

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Distributed teams

Regulatory compliance

Dynamic schedule

Education

Bachelor's degree in aviation or related field

Tools

Traction EOS

Job description

We are looking for a skilled and energetic Director of Operations to manage daily operations across various locations within our fast-growing company. This leadership role requires a proactive, results-oriented individual with a solid background in the aviation industry. The ideal candidate should be prepared to work long hours, travel frequently, and develop scalable strategies to improve efficiency, maintain compliance, and uphold quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Oversight:

• Oversee daily operations across multiple locations, ensuring compliance with company policies and aviation industry standards.
• Monitor and analyze location P&Ls, ensuring profitability and identifying areas for cost savings and revenue growth.
• Perform audits on quality, safety, supplies, equipment, and staffing.
• Develop and implement operational efficiencies to improve turnaround times and resource utilization.
• Support special projects, follow up on unresolved items, and ensure task completion.
• Integrate and utilize the Traction EOS operating systemfor daily operational processes.

Qualifications

Must-Have Requirements:

• MUST have experience in the aviation industry with at least 5-7 years in a management role.
• Bachelors degree in aviation, Business Administration, or a related field (equivalent experience considered).

Key Skills and Expertise:

• Strong understanding of P&L management, compliance, and quality control processes.
• Proven ability to resolve operational issues and implement scalable solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience managing and developing distributed teams, particularly in aviation services.
• Hands-on experience with regulatory compliance in the aviation industry.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic, fluid schedule to meet operational demands.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in managing operations in the manufacturing, logistics, or aviation services sectors.
• Knowledge of safety and training processes specific to the aviation industry.
• 401(k) matching
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance