Our client is seeking an Aviation General Manager to oversee all aspects of the Maintenance Department. Responsibilities include strategic leadership, financial oversight, operational management, quality control, facility and staff management, and maintaining strong relationships with clients and industry partners. The role requires both hands-on aviation experience and executive leadership capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the Maintenance Department team and drive strategic goals
Set and manage annual P&L budget; conduct regular audits and reviews
Run daily operational meetings, allocate tasks, and manage workload
Ensure Quality Control compliance for aircraft maintenance and billing
Oversee facility compliance with industry standards and regulations
Manage staffing, training, certifications, and technician performance
Audit third-party maintenance providers and represent the company at industry events
Purchase and manage tooling, maintain documentation, and ensure regulatory compliance
Qualifications & Requirements
10+ years of aircraft maintenance experience; 5+ years in supervisory/management roles
Experience with business jets, Part 91/135 operations, and industry management companies (NetJets, FlexJet, FlyExclusive, etc.)
Familiarity with Part 121 operations and FAA regulations
Proficient in maintenance tracking and billing software (CAMP/Cescom, Traxxall, ATP, Corridor)
Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities
Entrepreneurial mindset with the owner’s mentality and high integrity
Ability to lift 50 lbs and assist with mechanical duties on the production floor
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Experience developing and implementing policies, guidelines, and continuous improvement initiatives
Numbers & Facts
Location
Portsmouth
Skills
Aircraft Maintenanceunmatched
Auditingunmatched
Aviation Industryunmatched
Billingunmatched
Billing Softwareunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Coachingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Entrepreneurshipunmatched
Facilities Managementunmatched
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)unmatched
Financial Managementunmatched
Industry Standardsunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
Machine Toolunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Policy Developmentunmatched
Policy Implementationunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Profit & Loss Managementunmatched
Quality Controlunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
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