Manager - Heavy Maintenance Execution Strategy (Aviation)

Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States, or Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States

Base pay range: $102,220.00–$133,194.00.

Company

hirify.global operates an airline and maintains aircraft through its Technical Operations organization.

What you will do

• Lead transformation efforts and implement scalable tools and analytics solutions for heavy maintenance operations.
• Develop performance metrics and KPIs for maintenance efficiency, turnaround times, and cost performance.
• Shape and execute the division’s analytics strategy, translating data into actionable operational insights.
• Apply structured process improvement methodologies to improve operational outcomes.
• Align with cross-functional stakeholders to evolve analytics frameworks and support continuous improvement.
• Drive digital tool adoption, workflow integration, data accessibility, and process automation for digital MRO lines of maintenance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or related experience in Engineering or an aviation-related field.
• At least 3 years of supervisory, project management, or continuous improvement experience in aviation-related fields.
• Familiarity with process mapping, process improvement, and end-state implementation of business processes or applications.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools and standards.
• Strong organization, problem-solving, communication, storytelling with data, and stakeholder influence skills.
• Ability to manage or support multiple projects, work cross-functionally with stakeholders at multiple organizational levels, and drive strategic change.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
• Successful completion of an interview and reliable, punctual attendance are required.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business.
• Fleet-specific airworthiness release experience and 7 years of overall aviation industry experience.
• Background in maintenance programs, engineering, or continuous improvement.
• Strong knowledge of Technical Operations business processes and procedures.
• Experience with Technical Operations or heavy maintenance applications, data structures, and platforms.
• Experience in engineering, analytics, program or project management, or planning roles.
• Experience building applications or dashboards in Palantir and Power BI.

Culture & Benefits

• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, accident and disability coverage, parental leave, and an employee assistance program.
• Paid holidays, paid time off, commuter benefits, 401(k), and flight privileges are available.
• The position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.