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VP, Engine Operations
Willis Lease Finance CorporationVP of Engine Operations overseeing maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations for Willis Engine Repair Center. Ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and regulatory standards while driving operational efficiency.
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Overseeing all aspects of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations within Willis Engine Repair Center
- Ensuring strict adherence to FAA regulations / EASA and other relevant regulations, OEM standards, and company procedures
- Maintaining full accountability for the financial performance of the operation, including Profit and Loss (P&L) responsibility
- Driving operational efficiency, fostering a strong safety culture, and providing leadership to achieve business objectives
- Delivering the highest standards of quality and customer service
- Leading, mentoring, and managing the maintenance and technical workforce, including supervisors, engineers, and technicians
- Overseeing operations of the maintenance department to ensure compliance with applicable government regulations, customer requirements, and internal quality systems
- Developing and implementing maintenance strategies to ensure on-time delivery of engines while maintaining the highest levels of safety and quality
- Monitoring and managing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for productivity
- Overseeing root cause analysis and corrective action for maintenance issues, audit findings, and customer concerns
- Ensuring effective management of maintenance, tooling, and calibration programs
- Partnering with leadership on workforce planning, recruitment, training, and performance development
- Developing and managing budgets, resource plans, and capital investment strategies to support department growth and customer commitments
- Engaging, negotiating, and maintaining relationships with third party customers
- Providing technical expertise to engine related projects worldwide
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Maintenance, Aeronautical Engineering, Business, or a related field
- Minimum 15 years of maintenance experience in commercial aviation, with at least 10 years in a senior leadership role
- Extensive knowledge of FAA Part 145 Repair Station operations and regulatory compliance
- Lean / Six Sigma certification or similar continuous improvement training
- Familiarity with ERP and maintenance tracking systems (e.g., AvSight, Quantum, SAP, AMOS)
- Proven experience managing large-scale MRO operations, ideally specializing in engines
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage change in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
Comp & perks- medical
- dental
- vision
- 401(k)
- Roth 401(k)
- HSA in conjunction with a high deductible plan
- life insurance
- supplemental insurance
- travel accident insurance
- employee assistance program
- short & long-term disability
- employee stock purchase plan
- employee education reimbursement plan
- matching gift program
- health and wellness plan
- paid time off
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Maintenance Strategy DevelopmentRoot Cause AnalysisKey Performance Indicator (KPI) ManagementFinancial Performance AccountabilityRegulatory Compliance
Soft Skills
LeadershipInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalytical Problem-SolvingCommunication Skills
Certifications
Lean / Six Sigma Certification