Aerospace Service Business Leader- Repair

GE Aerospace • Vandalia, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to see your career take flight? At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. The Aerospace Service Business Leader-Repair will own end-to-end business performance for the Repair portfolio, driving Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC), financial outcomes, customer satisfaction, and team development. This Business Leader sets the strategic direction, aligns execution across operations, engineering, quality, supply chain, and commercial, and delivers reliable output for military and commercial customers in a regulated MRO environment. In this role, you will lead a cross-functional team (Operations, Engineering, Quality, Sourcing/Materials) of ~40 direct reports across two locations in support of Electrical Power P&L business from annual forecasting to execution. At GE Aerospace in Vandalia, we specialize in manufacturing and servicing world-class power generation and electrical control and distribution equipment for a variety of aerospace customers. Vandalia is also home to a product development lab where operators and engineers work together to invent the future of flight. GE Aerospace Electrical Power focuses on designing, manufacturing, and delivering advanced electrical power systems for aerospace applications. These systems are critical for powering aircraft, enabling efficient operation, and supporting the growing demand for electrification in aviation. GE Aerospace's electric power solutions are engineered to meet the highest standards of safety, quality, reliability, and performance, ensuring seamless integration into modern aircraft platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, Supply Chain, or related field (or high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 10 years in a manufacturing/repair leadership role
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in MRO, or complex regulated manufacturing/repair environment
• A minimum of 5 years of experience leading teams
• This position requires U.S. citizenship status.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% for customer, supplier, and network site engagements based on business needs
• This position requires onsite work at the Vandalia, OH facility Monday-Friday
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree (MBA or technical)
• Experience in Aerospace, MRO, or complex regulated manufacturing/repair, including extensive experience leading teams
• Proven P&L or site/business ownership experience with strong financial acumen
• Demonstrated success improving SQDC metrics in a high-mix, variable-demand environment
• Working knowledge of quality systems and regulatory requirements (e.g., FAA Part 145, EASA, AS9100)
• Experience with lean/continuous improvement, production control, and materials management
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and change leadership skills
• Experience leading an FAA- or EASA-certified repair station or equivalent quality-regulated site
• Formal lean certification; experience deploying daily management systems and problem-solving methodologies
• Background in component/engine repair development, special processes, and NDT
• Experience with SIOP, capacity modeling, and digital operations tools (MES/ERP)

Responsibilities

• Set and execute the site repair strategy, aligned to growth, capacity, and productivity targets.
• Own the operating plan and P&L for the repair business, ensuring revenue, margin, cash, and cost commitments are met.
• Develop and manage the site roadmap for throughput, capacity, footprint, technology adoption, digitization, and workforce skills.
• Lead a zero-harm safety culture; ensure compliance with EHS policies and applicable regulations.
• Ensure product quality and regulatory compliance; partner with Quality to maintain certifications (e.g., FAA, EASA, AS9100) and robust QMS.
• Drive delivery performance (TAT, OTD) through standard work, production control, and constraint management.
• Improve unit cost and cash through lean, productivity projects, material optimization, and repair yield improvement.
• Lead daily, weekly, and monthly operating rhythms with clear KPIs, tiered accountability, visual management, and problem-solving.
• Champion continuous improvement (lean/kaizen), standard work, and stability; deploy shop-floor improvements to eliminate waste and variability.
• Partner with Engineering on repair development, special processes, routings, and NCR/turnbacks; accelerate dispositions and reduce rework.
• Optimize planning and scheduling; align capacity, staffing, and equipment resources to customer demand.
• Serve as primary business leader with key customers; ensure responsiveness, communication, and high NPS/CSAT.
• Collaborate with Commercial/Contracts on demand planning, pricing levers, shop visit forecasting, and contract performance.
• Escalate and resolve critical customer issues, escapes, and concessions with urgency and transparency.
• Ensure reliable material availability; reduce shortages and expedite costs via SIOP, supplier performance management, and inventory health.
• Drive repair source strategy, insourcing/outsourcing decisions, and supplier corrective action for quality and delivery.
• Build and lead a high-performing team; attract, develop, and retain diverse talent across operations, engineering, quality, and support functions.
• Establish clear goals and development plans; foster inclusion, engagement, and recognition.
• Model integrity, accountability, and collaboration across shifts and functions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance that begins on the first day of employment
• Permissive time off policy for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life insurance and disability coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees