General Manager
West Star AviationAbout the role
DAS Aviation is a premier supplier of aircraft parts and repair assets, dedicated to delivering value, reliability, and innovative solutions to the global business aviation community. We’re seeking a hands-on, forward-thinking leader who can navigate both the strategic and operational aspects of aviation management. The right candidate will not only manage the business but also inspire confidence, drive innovation, and position DAS Aviation as an industry leader.
The ideal General Manager will bring a balance of strategic vision, operational discipline, and people leadership. This individual will:
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Drive Strategic Growth: Lead the development and execution of business strategies that expand our market share, client base, and service capabilities.
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Ensure Operational Excellence: Oversee daily operations across departments including but limited to; maintenance, safety, and customer service.
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Maintain the highest standards of quality and compliance.
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Lead and Inspire Teams: Build, mentor, and empower a strong management team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and a culture of safety and performance.
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Manage Financial Performance: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning to ensure sustainable profitability and resource optimization.
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Champion Safety and Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to aviation regulations, safety management systems, and operational best practices.
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Strengthen Client Relationships: Represent DAS Aviation with professionalism and integrity, ensuring customer satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
What you can expect as a General Manager for DAS Aviation:
The General Manager will report to the Vice President of DAS Aviation. The General Manger will be responsible for leading the MRO Services Team in completing repairs on aircraft parts and components. The General Manager will have responsibility for the overall operation and success of the shop. This position requires the General Manager to display a professional demeanor and create a work environment that fosters mutual respect between co-workers, customers and vendors while mentoring subordinates to be aligned with such qualities. This challenging position requires the General Manager to collaborate with various internal departments and external customers while strengthening the company brand.
QualificationsResponsibilities and Duties:
- Ensure personnel and procedures are in place when Repair Station applications for original certification or added ratings to an existing certificate are submitted when required.
- Ensure the requirement of 14 CFR 121.377, Duty Time Limitations, is adhered to.
- Approve purchase orders as necessary.
- Ensure that required personnel are certified in accordance with 14 CFR Part 65.
- Direct, assign, and coordinate activities to properly qualified Supervisors and Technicians.
- Ensure that proper tooling and equipment is available, calibrated, and in good working order to support the maintenance task being accomplished.
- Ensure that the repair and overhaul of all articles and components is accomplished within the authority of the Repair Station certificate and operations specification and that the work is properly inspected.
- Ensure when work away from the Repair Station is performed that all processes and procedures are followed in accordance with this Repair Station Manual.
- Ensure that all necessary maintenance entries on maintenance forms/work orders used by the Repair Station are properly executed by the responsible technicians.
- Make available to the Repair Station the required technical data for all the maintenance performed. This data may include manufacturer's manuals, service bulletins, parts specifications, Codes of Federal Regulation, Type Certificate Data Sheets, Airworthiness Directives, any other approved Federal Aviation Administration data and other approved technical data for use by the Repair Station.
- Ensure there are procedures to determine the need for original and recurrent training.
- Ensure that a safe work environment is established and maintained and that safe work practices are followed.
- Provide the resources to ensure there is adequate working space, necessary tools, equipment, and materials required for the Repair Station operation.
- Monitor work areas and enforce cleanliness and good housekeeping to promote a safe operation.
- Ensure there are adequate procedures established for the repair and overhaul of all articles and components; ensure those procedures are accomplished within the authority of the Repair Station’s certificate and operations s
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