General Manager, MRO

Venteon; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Executive leadership role

Growth opportunity

Job summary

Venteon is seeking an experienced General Manager – MRO to lead an FAA-certified aerospace maintenance, repair and overhaul operation near Cincinnati, OH. This executive role reports to the CEO and requires strong P&L oversight, regulatory expertise, and customer-facing leadership.

You will direct daily MRO operations, manage budgets and profitability, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring safety and compliance with FAA Part 145 standards across all activities.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Executive leadership

P&L oversight

Regulatory compliance

Customer relationship management

Contract negotiations

Business development

KPIs & CI

Cross-functional communication

Analytical decision-making

ERP/MRP familiarity

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Operations Management

Aerospace Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Related field

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.