O&R General Manager (MRO)

Location: Laconia, New Hampshire, United States; onsite

Company

STS Aerospace operates an aviation Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul operation focused on operational performance, regulatory compliance, and growth.

What you will do

• Own full P&L responsibility and lead safety, quality, delivery, cost, and daily operational performance.
• Act as a hands-on working leader by troubleshooting production issues, covering staffing gaps, and removing bottlenecks.
• Lead, coach, hire, onboard, cross-train, and develop a workforce of approximately 40–60 employees.
• Maintain compliance with 14 CFR Part 145, repair station manuals, training requirements, FAA, EASA, and customer standards.
• Implement Lean, continuous improvement, innovation, and capacity-expansion initiatives.
• Engage with customers and partner with HR, supply chain, engineering, quality, commercial, and executive leadership teams.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in MRO, aviation, manufacturing, or another regulated industrial environment, plus a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading teams through growth, change, and operational constraints.
• Experience developing inexperienced or early-career teams and working as a player-coach leader.
• Strong knowledge of aviation regulatory environments and repair station operations.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Must work onsite in Laconia, New Hampshire, United States.

Nice to have

• FAA Repairman Certificate.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent, full-time employment.
• Emphasis on safety, zero harm, accountability, continuous improvement, and ethical leadership.
• Inclusive workplace with equal consideration for qualified applicants.
• Opportunities to support aviation operations during a period of growth and capacity expansion.