UAS MRO Depot & Sustaining Operations Lead

AeroVironment, Inc.; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Manager of Depot Repair & Sustaining Operations to build and scale our enterprise MRO function for Class III UAVs.

You will lead depot-level maintenance, supporting ITAR/EAR compliance, and coordinate with engineering, quality, and program management for sustainment efforts. You will drive long-term strategy, establish a depot organization, and implement service offerings while leading domestic and international MRO capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aviation Maintenance Operations Management, Logistics or Supply Chain is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum of 10+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience; At least 3+ years in a supervisory role
• Experienced using MRP/ERP systems and firm grasp of supply chain, inventory, distribution, business, and management principles
• Minimal travel, up to 10%

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the long-term MRO strategy for Class III UAV product lines
• Establish depot-level maintenance organization with staffing and workflows
• Define and implement service offerings (depot repair, overhaul, upgrades)
• Create and maintain MRO policies, standards and procedures for safety and compliance
• Lead domestic MRO depot operations and build international capability
• Implement KPIs for MRO performance (TAT, MTTR, readiness, cost, quality)
• Drive Lean/Six Sigma improvements to throughput and cost
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with military standards and regulations
• Partner with Engineering and Quality for configuration control and obsolescence management
• Oversee documentation and records management for maintenance actions
• Maintain ITAR/EAR compliance in all MRO operations
• Support program management, contracts, and business development for sustainment bids

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

MRP/ERP systems

Supply chain knowledge

Communication

Problem solving

Lean / Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aviation Maintenance Operations Management, Logistics or Supply Chain

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Manager of Depot Repair & Sustaining Operations to build and scale our enterprise MRO function for Class III UAVs.

You will lead depot-level maintenance, supporting ITAR/EAR compliance, and coordinate with engineering, quality, and program management for sustainment efforts. You will drive long-term strategy, establish a depot organization, and implement service offerings while leading domestic and international MRO capabilities.