Repair Manager

Peak Performance Recruitment; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation recruitment firm is seeking a skilled Repair Manager to oversee aircraft component repair programs in Miami. This role involves managing relationships with vendors and airlines, ensuring repairs meet quality and budget standards. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of experience in aviation, demonstrate strong communication skills, and possess a solid technical understanding of aircraft components. Join this dynamic environment and play a pivotal role in ensuring operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in managing aircraft component repair programs.
• Proven vendor management skills in aviation.
• Strong technical understanding of aircraft components and repair documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end management of aircraft component repair programs.
• Coordinate repair activities across various stakeholders.
• Ensure repairs are delivered on time and within budget.

Skills

Aviation project management

Vendor relationship management

Technical understanding of aircraft components

Repair performance tracking

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

As a Repair Manager, you will play a central role in overseeing the end-to-end management of aircraft component repair programs within a global aftermarket environment. You will be responsible for coordinating repair activity across airlines, MROs, and approved vendors, reviewing and approving technical repair scopes, negotiating repair costs, and ensuring repairs are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This role suits a technically minded, commercially aware professional who can balance vendor management, repair performance, and internal coordination in a fast-paced operation.

Skills and Experience Required

• 3+ years’ experience managing aircraft component repair programs, MRO activities, or maintenance operations within an aviation aftermarket environment.
• Proven ability to manage and develop repair vendor relationships, including evaluating capability, negotiating costs, and monitoring performance.
• Strong technical understanding of aircraft components, IPCs, records, and repair documentation, with the ability to approve repair scopes.
• Commercially aware, detail-oriented, and results-driven, with experience tracking repair KPIs such as turnaround time, quality, warranties, and claims.
• Highly organised team player with strong communication skills, able to coordinate internally and externally while managing multiple repair workflows simultaneously.