General Manager - MRO Job Description CTL Aerospace is a full-service FAA/EASA/CAAC/CAA Repair Station providing services to the aerospace industry since 1946. The CTL Repair Division specializes in the overhaul and repair of aircraft metal and composite components. We are looking for a General Manager to lead our repair station in northern Cincinnati, Ohio. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Strategically located, our facility is less than 30 minutes from both Dayton, Ohio, and Northern Kentucky. This position reports directly to the CEO and provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and P&L accountability for our growing aerospace Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility. This role ensures the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance of all maintenance activities while driving profitability, building customer relationships, and managing a high-performing technical team. Job Requirements - Direct daily operations to ensure maintenance, repair, and overhaul projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
- Manage the MRO operating budget and financial performance, including revenue, labor utilization, repair job costs, material spending, and profitability. Review estimates against actual costs, explain variances, and recommend staffing, equipment, and capital investments to the CEO based on business needs and available resources.
- Ensures the facility strictly adheres to Part 145 regulations, airworthiness directives, and engine service/component maintenance manuals.
- Partner with the Chief Inspector to maintain regulatory and quality management standards and enforce a culture of zero-defect workmanship.
- Serve as the executive point of contact for key accounts, including commercial airlines, regional carriers, leasing companies, and private operators.
- Establish and review practical operating measures, including on-time delivery, turnaround time, backlog, labor productivity, rework, and customer satisfaction. Provide the CEO with concise updates on results, operational risks, resource needs, and improvement priorities.
- Drive continuous improvement through direct shop-floor involvement and collaboration across repair and manufacturing teams. Improve workflow, work-in-process visibility, material availability, and equipment readiness while maintaining required quality checks, technical documentation, and traceability.
- Oversee the bidding, quoting, and contract execution processes for maintenance service agreements.
- Address and resolve customer concerns, warranty claims, and billing disputes with a focus on long-term retention.
Job Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- US Citizen or Green Card holder required.
- 10+ years prior aviation executive management experience, specifically within an FAA Part 145 MRO environment
- Strong financial acumen (P&L management), deep understanding of aviation safety regulations, and exceptional leadership skills in a small-team environment.
- Must be self-directed, detail oriented, reliable, and have strong initiative, and have good time management and muti-tasking skills.
- Strong strategic thinking, data-driven decision-making, cross-functional communication, and change management capabilities.
- Working knowledge of basic computer software (MS Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams)
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems, PLEX preferred.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing and office environment
CTL Aerospace will provide a salary commensurate with experience and an excellent benefits package. CTL Aerospace is an EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet and Drug Free Employer
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