[Hiring] Director of Aircraft Programs @Standard Aero

Role Description

The Director of Aircraft Programs is responsible for the overall strategy of Business Aviation’s non-engine services segment.

• Develops and implements plans to increase Airframe revenue and margin across Business Aviation airframe sites.
• Works in concert with Sales and Operations.
• Manages new product introductions (NPI) and monitors/acts upon KPIs.
• Develops organic and inorganic strategy and leads in implementation.
• Provides direction and guidance for product-related marketing, account development, and business acquisitions.

What you’ll do:

• Maximize performance of non-engine services including Airframe, Avionics, Paint, and Interior at SA sites.
• Evaluate growth opportunities and new business development including acquisitions.
• Lead projects to expand labor and hangar capacity; establish clear platform priorities.
• Establish commercial strategy for all offerings and implement pricing frameworks in collaboration with sales and site/business operations.
• Foster and build sustainable relationships with key airframe OEMs.
• Manage airframe/avionics OEM ASC agreements, including cost benefit analysis and negotiations.
• Coordinate with sites to complete facility audits for operational excellence and compliance.
• Manage the StandardAero Business Aviation Centralized Engineering and ODA team.
• Coordinate with VP/GM and airframe service managers to balance labor capacity with forecasted market demand.
• Lead projects to foster a continuous improvement environment.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the market and competitive forces.
• Provide leadership for developing Annual Operating Budget and Long-Range Plans (LRP).
• Provide direction and guidance for product-related marketing and account development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aviation management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• A&P License with extensive experience on business aviation aircraft a plus but not required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience within the aviation maintenance industry.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience with responsibility for multiple operational functions.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing or supporting multiple aviation maintenance service offerings.
• Experience developing and executing business growth strategies.
• Demonstrated experience establishing commercial strategies and negotiating partnerships.
• Experience with financial management, including P&L oversight and budgeting.
• Experience managing operational capacity and resource allocation.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives and driving operational improvements.
• Strong market research and analysis skills.
• Knowledge/Interest in leveraging AI.
• Must be available to travel 25-50%; work location can be remote.

Requirements

• Strong planning, organizational, analytical, interpersonal, decision making, oral and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and customer service skills.
• Strong product knowledge, including engine applications and maintenance characteristics.
• Strong financial analysis skills.
• Thorough knowledge of PCs in the company operating system environment.
• Working knowledge of contract and program management.
• Experience in program management, sales, purchasing, negotiations, and/or related management role in an aerospace environment.

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance Eligible for those who qualify.
• Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance.
• 401(k) with a 5% company match, immediately vested.
• Paid Time Off accrued starting on day one.
• Quarterly Bonus opportunities.
• Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Career development and cross-training opportunities.

Company Description

It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.