Aviation General Manager / 145 Accountable Manager

Port City Air, an independent FBO located at KPSM, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is looking for a General Manager / 145 Accountable Manager to oversee and guide the day-to-day operations and expansion/growth of its FAA Part 145 Class III Certificated Repair Station (CSR).

The CRS consists of five independents but cooperating departments; Turbine Powered Fixed Wing, Reciprocating Powered Fixed Wing, Rotary Wing, Avionics Repair/Install, and Materials Support (Parts).

Port City Airs CRS currently employs 15 technicians and holds factory-authorized service center agreements with Airbus Helicopters and Textron Aviation (Cessna and Beechcraft).

Key Responsibilities: As the General Manager / 145 Accountable Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the Company's growth by effectively managing and promoting our strategic agenda.

Your responsibilities will include: Strategic Leadership:Develop and communicate the company's goals and mission to the Maintenance Department Team, fostering alignment with overall organizational objectives.Drive the achievement of the company's growth plan agenda through strategic planning and effective execution.

Financial Management:Set and manage the annual Maintenance Department P&L Budget, conducting regular audits and holding routine budget/actual review meetings.Analyze budget/actual results, recommend corrective actions, and provide P&L feedback and updates to senior management.

Operational Oversight:Run daily all-hands meetings to assess maintenance job workload and manpower needs, allocating tasks according to capacities and daily workload.Identify and purchase tooling essential for aviation maintenance functions.

Quality Control and Compliance:Oversee the Maintenance Department's Quality Control (QC) guidelines, ensuring adherence to performance benchmarks.Review aircraft maintenance operations work-in-process for QC compliance and billing accuracy before invoicing.

Facility and Staff Management:Ensure the maintenance facility and operations comply with industry-standard Repair Station Manual specifications.Identify staffing qualifications and hiring needs, assisting on the production floor as necessary.Develop and implement ongoing guidelines and policies for the Maintenance Department.Identify training needs, define plans, control implementation, verify completion, validate certifications, and monitor technician performance.

External Relations:Audit third-party maintenance providers as necessary.Attend aircraft maintenance industry events to stay current on industry developments, trends, and best practices.

Skills and Abilities: Minimum of ten years of experience in aircraft maintenance with five or more years in a supervisory/management role.High degree of computer literacy including experience with MS Office Suite.A thorough understanding of P&L reporting preparation, analysis, and implications.Extensive experience in maintaining and working with business jets and business jet Part 135 and Part 91 operator...