General Manager

Venteon; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Executive-level leadership role

Direct reporting to CEO

Job summary

Venteon is seeking an experienced General Manager – MRO near Cincinnati, OH, to lead an FAA-certified repair station. The role demands extensive leadership in an FAA Part 145 MRO, with strong P&L oversight, regulatory compliance, and customer relationship management.

The position is full-time and reports to the CEO, offering strategic leadership of an established aerospace repair operation and opportunities for growth within a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an FAA Part 145 MRO operation.
• Strong background in P&L and budget oversight.
• Proven ability to drive operational performance in aerospace.
• Regulatory compliance expertise in aviation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership of an aerospace MRO facility under CEO oversight.
• Direct daily maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.
• Maintain full P&L accountability and optimize labor, materials, and costs.
• Develop KPIs and drive continuous improvement across teams.
• Oversee customer quotations, bidding, and service agreements.
• Ensure FAA Part 145 regulatory compliance and safety standards.
• Serve as primary executive contact for major customers.

Skills

Leadership

P&L ownership

Aviation MRO

Regulatory compliance

Customer relationships

ERP/MRP (PLEX)

US Citizenship/GC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

PLEX ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Venteon is currently seeking an experienced General Manager – MRO to fill an opening with a leading aerospace manufacturer and FAA-certified repair station located near Cincinnati, OH. The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience within an FAA Part 145 Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) environment, with a strong background in operational management, P&L oversight, regulatory compliance, and customer relationship management.

This is a full-time, permanent, direct-hire position reporting directly to the CEO, offering the opportunity to lead and grow an established aerospace repair operation.

Requirements of the General Manager – MRO

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of executive management experience within the aviation industry, specifically in an FAA Part 145 MRO environment.
• Extensive knowledge of FAA Part 145 regulations, aviation safety standards, airworthiness directives, and component maintenance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience managing full P&L responsibility, including operating budgets, revenue, labor utilization, cost controls, and profitability.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams, manage daily repair station operations, and drive operational performance.
• Strong background in aerospace MRO customer relationship management, contract negotiations, and business development.
• Experience implementing operational KPIs, continuous improvement initiatives, and process optimization strategies.
• Strong financial acumen, strategic leadership, analytical decision-making, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, preferably PLEX.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder.

Benefits of the General Manager – MRO

• Competitive compensation package.
• Executive-level leadership position reporting directly to the CEO.
• Opportunity to lead and grow an established aerospace MRO operation.

Responsibilities of the General Manager – MRO

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of an aerospace MRO facility, reporting directly to the CEO.
• Direct daily maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.
• Maintain full P&L accountability, overseeing operating budgets, revenue performance, labor utilization, material expenditures, repair costs, and overall profitability.
• Analyze estimated versus actual project costs, identify variances, and recommend staffing, equipment, and capital investments to support operational growth.
• Ensure compliance with FAA Part 145 regulations, applicable airworthiness directives, technical manuals, and aviation safety requirements.
• Collaborate with the Chief Inspector to maintain regulatory compliance, quality management standards, and a culture of zero-defect workmanship.
• Develop and monitor key operational performance indicators, including on-time delivery, turnaround time, backlog, labor productivity, rework, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on workflow efficiency, work-in-process visibility, material availability, equipment readiness, and overall operational performance.
• Serve as the primary executive contact for key customers, including commercial airlines, regional carriers, aircraft leasing companies, and private operators.
• Oversee customer quotations, competitive bidding, contract negotiations, and execution of maintenance service agreements.
• Resolve customer concerns, warranty claims, and billing disputes while maintaining strong customer relationships and supporting long-term retention.
• Provide regular updates to executive leadership regarding financial results, operational risks, resource requirements, and strategic improvement opportunities.
• Foster a collaborative, safety-focused, and results-driven work environment across technical, operational, quality, and manufacturing teams.