MRO Repair Station Manager

About Us:

ST Engineering MRAS is a world-leading manufacturer of complex aerostructures including nacelle systems and specialized structural components of the airframe. It supplies and supports these products for engine makers, airplane manufacturers and aircraft operators. Located on Maryland's Chesapeake Bay near Baltimore, MRAS has a 1.4-million sq. ft. facility situated on 180 acres – where the company and its predecessors have designed, built, and equipped civil and military aircraft for over 95 years. In addition to MRAS' design, development and manufacturing capabilities, the company provides technical support, spares, and other services for its products. 

Repair Station Manager Summary

The Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Repair Station Manager will provide direction and support to our FAA Part 145 Repair Station (a factory business unit) to meet assigned objectives. You will work within defined parameters to make decisions, apply concepts to issues of moderate complexity, and resolve issues through short- and long-term planning actions. You will be required to partner with Senior Leadership, Sales and Customer Support to ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations.   
 

Repair Station Manager Responsibilities 

• Coordinate and provide technical, quality, and production leadership to assigned teams to meet safety, quality, schedule and cost goals 
• Provide ongoing support in scheduling resources, technical leadership and facilitating the flow of hardware to meet customer requirements 
• Assist Product Group Leaders with overall Product Group decision making in areas of process improvement and / or production to make appropriate resource decisions (manpower, machines, methods) to facilitate the flow of hardware through the overhaul and repair process 
• Support process improvement initiatives (LEAN/5S, Zero Defects/Injuries) to reduce cycle time, improve inventory turns and reduce manufacturing losses 
• Direct the activities of supervisors and team leads within the business area and participate in team activities to meet identified goals 
• Perform administrative duties to support the business, including updating business metrics, area audits and corrective actions as well as performance reviews 
• Coordinate all repair station activities with supporting departments to ensure a safe operation, management of product inventories, meeting of turn time requirements, unit cost, product quality and customer requirements  
• Assist supervisors and team leads in coaching and counseling employees regarding individual performance and development needs 
• Practice sound human relations and communications skills  
• Proactively analyze/diagnose machine and tooling activities to develop corrective measures for  minimizing downtime and interruption of schedules 
• Achieve highest safety levels in the plant   
• Lead and drive a culture of respect and accountability
• Manage and direct both union and non-union workforce  
• Interface with customers and FAA representatives from time to time
• Manage the MRO training program to meet FAA requirement

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in an aviation overhaul and repair business or aviation manufacturing environment is required.  Candidate must have a valid FAA AirFrame and Power Plant license to be considered for this role.  

Desired Characteristics

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial,  or Aviation Engineering.
• Working knowledge of FAR Part 145 requirements
• Experience with Managing Union staff 
• Experience with Quality Control Systems/Processes
• Strong analytical and communication skills. Recognize when and how to coach improvement 
• Posses the ability to drive change in an established culture 
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization 
• Ability and willingness to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines  
• Experience dealing with the FAA
• Experience dealing with customers

ST Engineering MRAS is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value.

PM23