Repair Station Manager - Van Nays, CA

Repair Station Manager - Van Nays, CA

Published 08.25.2026

Company : Safran Aerosystems Services Job field : Manufacture / assembly and repair Location : Californie , California , United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Bachelors Degree Required experience : More than 5 years Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager Salary range : 125,000 - 165,000 ITAR : ITAR Controlled position

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Published 08.25.2026

Job Description

Manager of the FAA 145 repair station, animating the local team (repair technicians, customer team, supply chain, local HR, continuous improvement…).

Responsible for implementing, maintaining and animating the business strategy in line with Safran Aerosystems strategy.

Accountable for the repair station performances (On Time Delivery, quality, HSE…) as well as its budgeted sales and profit targets

Ensuring that the shop meets all of their regulatory, legal, social, safety and moral obligations

Driving Group projects and innovation throughout the businesses

Supporting the sales and customer team with the major customers

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Animation of the quality and compliance to FAA 145 regulations
• Is responsible for the sites P&L and ensures Sales, Gross Profit, EBITDA, cash flow and working capital are on target
• Ensures performance to Customers
• Ensuring that repair station personnel follow the regulations
• Is in charge of achieving its sales targets through the sales/marketing and pricing team and through the Customer Support Representatives
• Invests in capability development (capability duplication and Entry Into Service) and manages the CAPEX budget and projects achievement
• Manages the business transfer projects
• Manages the Building and all potential infrastructure projects
• Comply with and ensure that direct reports adhere to policies/procedures and regulations, i.e., handbook, training requirements, state and federal regulations, etc.
• Ensuring that all projects necessary for the repair station performance improvement or sustainability are launched and well managed

Job Requirements

a) Knowledge and Skills

• Aviation/Aerospace Component Repair Knowledge including CMM, Quality systems and manuals
• Knowledge on the major production management basics and theory
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

b) Competencies

• Communication Proficiency
• Team management
• Computer Proficiency (Microsoft Suite)
• Process Oriented
• Business and Financial Acumen
• Decision Making
• Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving/Data Analysis
• Results Driven
• Technical Capacity
• Time Management

c) Education and/or Experience

• Four years of college or completion of university program certificate; or minimum five (5) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A&P License preferred

d) Communications Skills

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret Aeronautics International regulations and standards
• Ability to perform public presentation, reporting and synthesis
• Ability to communicate with the authorities and certifications auditors, and with the Management regarding the quality system, audits findings and continuous improvement plan.
• Ability to coordinate Quality, Environment, Health and Safety actions plans
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to create presentations suitable to all levels of audience that may be required
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

e) Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regular attendance is an essential job function.
• Most work is conducted from a sitting position, however, both standing and walking are required as well as ability to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to travel - including international travel - approximately 15% of the time

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazines ""Worlds Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Join Safran Aerosystems: an international leader in aviation safety, fluid management and fuel systems. Our strength? Innovating to enhance flight safety (oxygen systems, evacuation systems, flotation systems) and driving the transition toward decarbonized aviation through sustainable fuels. 6,200 employees, operations in 7 countries, and one shared objective: a safer sky.

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