StandardAero · 2 months ago
Vice President & General Manager - Woensdrecht - Expat Assignment
2988 W Walnut Hill Lane, DFW Airport, TX, 75261, US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expStandardAero is a leader in aerospace services, and they are seeking a Vice President & General Manager to lead their new MRO capabilities for the F135 engine. The role involves full P&L responsibility, strategic direction, and collaboration with key partners to ensure operational excellence and growth.
Aerospace
Responsibilities
Ensures the highest standards of product quality through robust deployment of policies and procedures
Proactively and collaboratively partners with our key partners within Pratt & Whitney to ensure strategic alignment and customer satisfaction
Accountable for attaining annual revenue and EBIDTA goals
Leads and participates in the development of performance, efficiency and product quality standards for all production cells and service operations within the Business Unit
Ensures operational and financial goals are met through collaborative initiatives across a matrix organization
Monitors and measures critical operational performance metrics such as turnaround time, efficiency, utilization, safety and cost of poor quality as well as customer contract key performance indicators such as due date compliance and availability utilizing appropriate data and analytics
Participates in strategic business planning for revenue, EBITDA, manpower, equipment and facility capacity to support forecasted sales levels
Identifies and manages continuous improvement and cost efficiency projects to adapt to technological, legal, and regulatory, policy and product updates and changes. Plans and directs changes and updates to machinery and equipment, production systems and work methods
Develops and implements policies and programs to enhance the competitive position and profitability of the operation
Actively leads and participates in teams tasked with the development and implementation of customer contracts, strategic operating plans, budgets, goals and outcomes
Leads an effective team through proactive hiring, coaching, mentoring, and effective performance management
Contributes to overall leadership of StandardAero as leader of the Woensdrecht Strategic Team and a member of the Military, Helicopter & Energy Division Leadership Teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or related field and/or equivalent experience
Minimum of 10 years of experience in an Operational leadership role / role with delivered and sustainable results
Strong general turbine engine base of knowledge, including engine applications, technical knowledge and maintenance characteristics, familiarity with assemblies, modules, subassemblies, and individual components, and familiarity with OEM technical manuals
Thorough understanding and working knowledge of Airworthiness Standards (AS9100, AS9110, AS9146)
Proven record of change management, operational excellence and continuous improvement achievements
Thorough knowledge of Continuous Improvement, Lean Management System and Six Sigma methodologies
Demonstrated inspirational leadership experience with core values centered on a participative communication style with a high degree of transparency and empathy; must naturally lead by example through physical presence, employee engagement and communication with all levels of the organization effectively
Strong business acumen and innate curiosity with a talent for finding and maximizing opportunities in order to collaborate and contribute to the success of the total business model, including support functions such as Engineering, Finance, Quality, etc
Strong customer service aptitude and skill in balancing customer demands with business unit priorities
English fluency is required
Ability to relocate to the Netherlands for a 2-3 year period is required
Ability to travel internationally is required
Preferred
MRO experience is strongly preferred
Experience in the military aviation market is an asset, but not required
Experience with First Article Inspection is highly desired
Ability to speak Dutch is a plus
Company
StandardAero
StandardAero is a provider of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.85B2025-05-21Post Ipo Secondary· $840M
2025-03-24Post Ipo Secondary· $1.01B
2024-10-02IPO
Leadership Team
Marc Drobny
President, Military & Energy
Recent News
2025-12-11
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