General Manager, AutoAir MRO (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-04-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MI-LANSING-PLANT 1 ~ 5640 Enterprise Dr ~ PLANT 1

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do:

Pratt & Whitney Aftermarket Operations has an exciting opportunity for a General Manager role located in Lansing, MI (AutoAir MRO). 

The site is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of aircraft components for the aftermarket business and employs 200 hourly employees and 75 salaried employees. The General Manager is responsible for all aspects of MRO operations and delivery, and is directly responsible for the organization’s Operations, Quality, Engineering, EHS, Continuous Improvement, Materials, Customer Service, and Facilities with supporting partnerships with Human Resources and Finance.  

Additionally, this role is responsible for maximizing profit through shop efficiencies and has responsibility for the entire operational unit across functional areas and will be accountable for budget, staffing, and operational results. This is a key leadership role for the facility that reports to the VP, North America Aftermarket Repair Operations.  Aftermarket operations includes 5 North America repair sites and our Strategy, Transformation and Technology organization. 

Key responsibilities include:

• P&L Ownership: Plan and manage financial decisions by managing revenues, budgets, controlling costs, evaluating risks and making strategic decisions for the business in partnership with stakeholders.  Analyze business results using key performance metrics to determine financial health, efficiency, productivity, strengths and opportunities and make informed business decisions using data. 

• Business Performance: Maximize site performance and profit by leveraging product portfolio, capabilities, customer needs and industry demands.  Analyze business results using key performance metrics and make operational decisions based upon a combination of data, trends and factors.  Key performance metrics include, but are not limited to sales, earnings before interest & tax (EBIT), on-time delivery (OTD), turnaround time (TAT), cost per hour (CPH), net inventory turns (NITO), capital expenditure (CAPEX), and market feedback analysis (MFA). 

• Strategic Planning & Execution: Plan and execute short and long-term strategy and operational direction.  Evolve product portfolio and technical capabilities in an agile and methodical approach that strengthens the site’s position for the future.  Expand capability and capacity to execute industrialization plans and to support shop forecasts and fleet demands.

• People Leadership: Manage, lead, coach and empower a team of 6-8 senior functional leaders to drive business objectives, goals and performance. Develop and maintain positive relationship with the bargaining unit. Drive decision-making and critical thinking within team(s) to provide solutions to complex decisions and/or issues.  Promote learning and development and routinely evaluate organizational structure to maximize individual and team potential and business success.  Play a key role in talent development and succession planning initiatives to ensure a strong talent pipeline aligned with organizational needs. 

• Safety & Health: Prioritize and ensure a safe, healthy and compliant workplace.  Report injuries and hazards appropriately.  Promote safety culture, safe work practices, wellbeing and situational awareness in the workplace.  Encourage employees to ask questions, raise concerns and be confident to speak up.  Enforce adhere