VP, Engine Operations

Role Overview

• Overseeing all aspects of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations within Willis Engine Repair Center
• Ensuring strict adherence to FAA regulations / EASA and other relevant regulations, OEM standards, and company procedures
• Maintaining full accountability for the financial performance of the operation, including Profit and Loss (P&L) responsibility
• Driving operational efficiency, fostering a strong safety culture, and providing leadership to achieve business objectives
• Delivering the highest standards of quality and customer service
• Leading, mentoring, and managing the maintenance and technical workforce, including supervisors, engineers, and technicians
• Overseeing operations of the maintenance department to ensure compliance with applicable government regulations, customer requirements, and internal quality systems
• Developing and implementing maintenance strategies to ensure on-time delivery of engines while maintaining the highest levels of safety and quality
• Monitoring and managing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for productivity
• Overseeing root cause analysis and corrective action for maintenance issues, audit findings, and customer concerns
• Ensuring effective management of maintenance, tooling, and calibration programs
• Partnering with leadership on workforce planning, recruitment, training, and performance development
• Developing and managing budgets, resource plans, and capital investment strategies to support department growth and customer commitments
• Engaging, negotiating, and maintaining relationships with third party customers
• Providing technical expertise to engine related projects worldwide

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Maintenance, Aeronautical Engineering, Business, or a related field
• Minimum 15 years of maintenance experience in commercial aviation, with at least 10 years in a senior leadership role
• Extensive knowledge of FAA Part 145 Repair Station operations and regulatory compliance
• Lean / Six Sigma certification or similar continuous improvement training
• Familiarity with ERP and maintenance tracking systems (e.g., AvSight, Quantum, SAP, AMOS)
• Proven experience managing large-scale MRO operations, ideally specializing in engines
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage change in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Tech Stack

• ERP

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k)
• Roth 401(k)
• HSA in conjunction with a high deductible plan
• life insurance
• supplemental insurance
• travel accident insurance
• employee assistance program
• short & long-term disability
• employee stock purchase plan
• employee education reimbursement plan
• matching gift program
• health and wellness plan
• paid time off