General Manager - Bayview

Berry Aviation, Inc.•Mount Pleasant, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Manager is responsible for the overall management and performance of Bayview Aviation, including full profit and loss (P&L) responsibility, operational execution, financial performance, customer relationships, workforce leadership, business development, and asset and inventory investment decisions. The position provides day-to-day leadership and ensures operations are conducted safely, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable regulatory, quality, and company requirements. The General Manager works closely with company leadership to establish business priorities, manage resources, evaluate investment opportunities, support growth opportunities, and achieve financial and operational objectives. The role involves frequent travel to customer locations, company facilities, industry events, and other business locations. Work takes place across office, aviation maintenance, shop, warehouse, customer, and operational environments. Occasional exposure to noise, moving equipment, aircraft components, chemicals, and other conditions associated with aviation maintenance and repair operations may occur. Appropriate personal protective equipment may be required in designated operational areas. Work outside normal business hours may be required to address operational, customer, or business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
At least eight years of progressively responsible experience in the commercial aviation aftermarket, aerospace, MRO, or a related industry, with significant commercial and financial responsibility.
Demonstrated leadership experience with responsibility for operational and financial performance.
Experience with P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and business performance metrics.
Experience evaluating aviation asset, component, or inventory acquisition opportunities and associated financial returns.
Experience leading and developing employees and managers.
Ability and willingness to travel extensively, including frequent overnight and multi-day travel.
Strong knowledge of the commercial aviation aftermarket, including aircraft and component acquisition, teardown, repair and overhaul, inventory management, valuation, and aftermarket sales.
Strong business and financial acumen, including management of P&L, budgets, forecasts, operating expenses, profitability, and capital investment decisions.
Ability to evaluate aircraft and engine returns, recovery assumptions, and other relevant financial and commercial considerations.
Knowledge of applicable aviation regulatory, quality, and safety requirements.
Ability to establish expectations, develop teams, and hold employees accountable for performance.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Established industry relationships and ability to develop relationships with airlines, lessors, MROs, OEMs, asset owners, and other aviation aftermarket partners.
Strong business development, negotiation, and customer relationship skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate with employees, customers, senior leadership, and other stakeholders.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, changing business environment.
Ability to remain stationary for extended periods while performing office-related duties.
Ability to move throughout office, shop, warehouse, and operational areas as required.
Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through electronic communication.
Ability to operate standard office equipment and review information on computer screens for extended periods.
Ability to travel frequently by commercial air and ground transportation, including overnight and multi-day travel.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing a business unit, operating location, or similar aviation business with full P&L responsibility.
Experience with aircraft or engine acquisition, teardown, component recovery, inventory valuation, and aftermarket sales.
Experience supporting business development, customer relationships, negotiations, and contract performance.
Established relationships within the commercial aviation aftermarket.
Knowledge of FAA-regulated aviation operations and applicable quality systems.

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and direction for Bayview Aviation operations, employees, and business activities.
Manage day-to-day operations to achieve safety, quality, customer service, financial, and operational objectives.
Maintain full P&L responsibility, including developing and executing annual operating plans, budgets, forecasts, and financial objectives.
Monitor revenue, expenses, profitability, productivity, and other key performance indicators, and implement corrective actions when needed.
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, control costs, and strengthen business performance.
Identify, evaluate, and execute aircraft, engine, component, and inventory acquisition opportunities, including financial modeling, expected returns, inventory recovery assumptions, and capital investment recommendations.
Oversee aircraft teardown and inventory monetization strategies to maximize return on invested capital and inventory value.
Lead and develop managers and employees, setting clear expectations and accountability for performance.
Partner with Human Resources on workforce planning, recruiting, employee development, performance management, and other personnel matters.
Ensure staffing and resources are adequate for operational and customer requirements.
Maintain strong customer relationships and serve as a senior point of contact for significant customer matters.
Lead and support business development, including identifying market opportunities, developing customer relationships, and assisting with proposals and contract discussions.
Maintain a visible presence with key customers and business partners to strengthen relationships, address needs, and identify growth opportunities.
Travel frequently to customer locations, company facilities, industry events, and other business locations to support customer relationships, business development, operations, and company initiatives.
Ensure compliance with applicable FAA requirements, customer requirements, company policies, quality standards, and established safety procedures.
Collaborate with Quality, Safety, Finance, Human Resources, and other functional teams to support business objectives.
Review operational and financial performance and provide regular updates to company leadership.
Identify and address operational risks, resource constraints, customer concerns, and other issues affecting business performance.
Represent Bayview Aviation at customer meetings, industry events, business development activities, and other external engagements.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.