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**Title:** Operations Manager

**Location:** United States-Illinois-Rockford

**Job Number:** 17841

Operations Manager. The Operations Manager plans and directs aircraft operations and ensures policy and procedures are followed to achieve established goals and objectives.

What you will be responsible for:

+ Track all maintenance programs, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations.

+ Direct reports include Project Management team.

+ Implement procedures contained in the Standard Operation Procedures Manual.

+ Manage the aircraft inspection and maintenance program.

+ Provide maintenance forecasting and budget schedules.

+ Prepare and maintain aircraft status information and reports.

+ Interface with FAA inspectors at the district office level on a regular basis.

+ Prepare aircraft and standby for all aircraft launches.

+ Standby for all aircraft arrivals at home base.

+ Perform or arrange for the performance of required repairs between flights.

+ Attend recurrent technical and regulatory training as assigned.

+ All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

What you will need to be successful in this role:

+ Must have a combination of management ability, leadership qualities, and be customer oriented.

+ Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

+ Must have a high school diploma, undergraduate college degree preferred.

+ Must have at least 15 years’ aircraft maintenance experience, with at least 10 years of experience in managing multiple aircraft maintenance programs and complex aircraft modifications.

+ Must have at least 7 years of management experience.

+ Must have FAA Airframe and Powerplant Licenses

+ Must possess effective oral and written communication skills, including good public speaking abilities.

Year One Critical Success Factors:

+ Maintain production efficiency, maintain communication with leadership and show initiative.

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:

+ Competitive salary and annual bonus program.

+ Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

+ 401(k) retirement plan with company match

+ Generous paid time off program

+ Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

+ Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

+ While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.

+ The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.

+ The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk,

+ Must be able to perform all physical duties without difficulty and without assistance.

+ The environment characteristic for this position is a hangar and office setting.

+ Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business setting.

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

Compensation:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $91,690.03 to $114,354.98 annually. This range reflects the base salary for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.