Component Repair & Overhaul Manager

The Component Repair & Overhaul Manager is responsible for managing technicians, equipment, tooling, technical data and other supporting activities associated with CR&O at Western Aircraft in full compliance with 14 CFR Part 145 standards.

This position serves as a key leadership role with accountability for workmanship, quality, efficiency, and cost management. The CR&O Manager will have customer facing responsibilities regarding teardown reports, turn-around-time, technical issues and business development. The CR&O Manager will also assist in developing new supply chain partnerships and coordinate in sourcing as in-house capabilities expand.

Additional responsibilities include ensuring technicians are appropriately trained and have access to approved technical data that falls within the repair station’s certified ratings. The CR&O Manager will also confirm there is clear alignment with quality at all levels and will have responsibility to continually expand our FAA repair capabilities list.

From a financial perspective the CR&O Manager will be responsible for budgeting and managing department expenses, headcount requirements and facility expansion strategies as well as providing input on business models used to increase revenue and profitability.

• Ensure timely delivery of component repairs and overhauls in compliance with 14 CFR Part 145
• Prepare, manage, and monitor budgets, project bids, and forecasts
• Maintain quality standards while ensuring departmental profitability
• Coordinate with Scheduling, Parts, and MRO departments, as well as external vendors, to ensure efficient repair flow
• Provide timely and accurate updates regarding component repair status to customers and internal stakeholders including teardown reports, turn-around time, and technical issues
• Ensure proper documentation of customer approvals and prepare accurate customer invoices
• Directly supervise assigned technicians within the Component Shop
• Motivate, mentor, train, discipline, and conduct annual performance evaluations for direct reports
• Manage equipment, tooling and technical data associated with CR&O activities
• Verify the accuracy and timely completion of all work orders
• Ensure proper handling, care, and protection of all customer property
• Promote and enforce all company and regulatory safety policies and procedures
• Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient shop environment
• Provide input on business models and business development for CR&O activities
• Participate in internal and external audits as required
• Travel 10%
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in general aviation or related field
• Minimum three (3) years of leadership experience in aviation maintenance or component repair
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft component repair, overhaul, production, and manufacturing operations
• Familiarity with FAA regulations, industry vendors, and current procedures for efficient component repair
• Ability to develop and justify capital expenditures, budgets, and business plans
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation, Business Management, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience considered
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification preferred

• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an airport-issued security badge

• Work is performed both indoors in a temperature-controlled environment and aircraft hangar environment with moderate noise level.…