Senior Aviation MRO Operations Leader

Aviation Search Group; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviation Search Group is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead and oversee maintenance operations at a large MRO facility in California. You will direct a multidisciplinary team of about 50 employees to ensure safe, efficient, on-schedule maintenance in full FAA compliance.

You will report to the Director of Maintenance and drive production, safety culture, employee development, and continuous improvement in quality and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience as an A&P Mechanic on large aircraft.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership in commercial aviation within heavy maintenance.
• Experience with aircraft reactivation, modifications, structural work, electrical systems, avionics, and engine preservation.
• Strong knowledge of commercial aircraft systems, procedures, and documentation.
• Working knowledge of FAR Parts 43, 91, 121, 135, and 145.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance activities.
• Develop and manage short- and long-term maintenance plans to maximize labor efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Ensure FAA, OEM, customer, manufacturer, and company requirements are followed.
• Ensure work packages and documentation are completed accurately and on time.
• Lead, supervise, coach, and develop Operations Leads, technicians, and support personnel.
• Manage staffing and workload to ensure qualified personnel for tasks.
• Promote a strong safety-first culture across the maintenance organization.
• Monitor progress, identify delays, and develop execution strategies to keep work on schedule.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Safety culture

Communication

Team development

ERP systems

Timekeeping systems

A&P knowledge

MRO operations

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree (Aerospace/Engineering/Business)

Tools

Corridor Go

Aviation maintenance ERP

Paycom

ADP

Kronos

Job description

Aviation Search Group is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead and oversee maintenance operations at a large MRO facility in California. You will direct a multidisciplinary team of about 50 employees to ensure safe, efficient, on-schedule maintenance in full FAA compliance.

You will report to the Director of Maintenance and drive production, safety culture, employee development, and continuous improvement in quality and regulatory adherence.