Who YOU are and what You can become:
Do you possess strong leadership experience in airframe operations to lead the operations of a diverse and fast-paced MRO organization? Are you looking for a role that entails overseeing maintenance, repair, and operations solutions with a focus on precision, efficiency, and safety, while ensuring a positive employee environment and meeting delivery deadlines? If you’re a seasoned leader in commercial aircraft operations seeking a pivotal role in managing the core of operations for the world’s largest airframe MRO solutions provider, we want you! Consider joining us as the Vice President of Operations at our San Antonio Aerospace Business Unit.
What YOU will do:
As the Vice President of Operations, youll be at the forefront of our companys daily operations, reporting directly to the Senior Vice President/General Manager. You wont just be a part of the team; youll be a key player driving excellence in aircraft maintenance and modification, along with all supporting processes and functions. Your role is crucial in ensuring our organization operates at its peak performance, delivering nothing short of excellence every step of the way. You will lead, inspire, and make a tangible impact in the world of aviation with ST Engineering.
- Oversee and provide leadership to the Company’s Production, Engineering, Technical Services, Logistics and Planning departments. Ensure these departments are properly resourced and that all resources are efficiently utilized.
- Ensure all Company activities in Production, Engineering, Technical Services, Logistics and Planning comply with applicable regulatory/governmental agencies, Company policies and procedures, and customer requirements.
- Drive aircraft maintenance & modification and supporting operations for achieving excellence and surpassing sales, profitability, cash flow and other business objectives.
- Ensure teams consistently deliver on the Company’s brand, quality of products and services, within scope and timelines, while meeting budgets and achieving a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Be responsive in resolving operational issues and escalated disputes with customers and suppliers.
- Review and update pertinent Company policies and procedures for their continued relevance.
- Prepare and plan utilization of labor and other resources, and managing operations to meet schedule and cost objectives while maintaining safety and quality.
- Perform ongoing analysis of business processes and outputs to address operational gaps in aircraft maintenance and modification, provide solutions and strategies for addressing inefficiencies and implement corrective measures where required.
- Develop, coach, and mentor department heads and team leaders by setting goals and priorities, resolving stakeholder conflicts and tracking the execution of strategy. Evaluate the performance of direct reports and provide a path for improved performance.
- Demonstrate the desired Company culture through personal behavior and actions.
- Maintain awareness of the external competitive landscape, opportunities for expansion, customers, markets, new industry developments and regulatory standards.
- Embrace an entrepreneurial leadership spirit and foster the Company’s culture of continuous improvement, and the Group’s Sustainability initiatives. Continuously identify opportunities and implement sustainable solutions for reducing costs and improving efficiency while maintaining safety and quality.
What YOU need:
The Vice President Operations will have the following minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in training, education and/or experience.
- 5 years of experience in commercial aircraft maintenance.
- 10 years in progressive management roles, including 5 years in commercial aircraft maintenance management.
- Prior experience operating an MRO.
- Strong financial acumen. Capable of simplifying intricate financial concepts for clear communication.
- Excellent interpersonal abilities.
- Proficient in communication and effective management across all organizational tiers.
- Skilled at cultivating and sustaining positive relationships and work environment.
- Adaptable to dynamic environments with multiple deadlines and shifting priorities.
YOU get more than Just compensation with ST Engineering:
- Short-term and Long-Term Incentive Bonus
- 401K with company match
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Disability
- PTO
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- Global growth opportunities
It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems. ST Engineering is deeply committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed. We’re proud to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected grounds. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made.
ST Engineering is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Talent Strategies team at 1-210-293-6973, or by email at stena.careersstengg.us.
