General Manager

GENERAL MANAGER – MRO (AEROSPACE)

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

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

Benefits of the General Manager – MRO

\n
• Competitive compensation package.
\n
• Full-time, permanent, direct-hire opportunity.
\n
• Comprehensive benefits package.
\n
• Executive-level leadership position reporting directly to the CEO.
\n
• Opportunity to lead and grow an established aerospace MRO operation.
\n

Responsibilities of the General Manager – MRO

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