VP, Airframe Operations MCI, 11268 N Convair Dr, Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America Req #1137 Friday, February 28, 2025 We areTrusted Partners | Supporting Flight. Our more than 52 years of success is the result of our employees who have dedicated themselves to providing unmatched quality, service and safety in aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul. Being a part of ATS offers an opportunity to build meaningful partnerships, innovate new ideas, do the right thing, and make our company a great place to work! SUMMARY: With minimal oversight, the Vice President, Airframe Operations isresponsible for building the strategic vision andmaintaining a Business Unit which ensures that all personnel perform their duties in compliance with the requirements of the ATS repair station manual and that all maintenance of aircraft is performed in accordance with approved Federal Aviation Administration, manufacturer, and customer procedures and requirements at ATS’ Airframe locations. Responsible for leading, directing, and controlling the resources required to successfully accomplish compliance goals. This position will also be responsible for providing matrix level organizational leadership for Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Planning, Ground Support, Engineering, EH&S, and support services for MCI based personnel. Acts as site leader for ATS operations in Kansas City ensuring compliance and safety for the facilities and driving positive employee, customer, and community engagement. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: + Creates the overall strategic vision for MCI Airframe. + Supports operational Directors in assigned Airframe locations, providing guidance and leadership when needed. + Oversight of the hiring and qualification of maintenance personnel as determined by experience, training and performance. + Ensures work scopes have been scheduled, planned, and accomplished in a manner conducive to proper completion. + Responsible for ensuring maintenance is properly performed in accordance with repair station procedures. + Responsible for the Safety and Quality, and daily emphasis, to ensure compliance. + Regularly and personally engages with customer on-site representatives and their reporting seniors located at customer headquarters. Promotes strong customer focus, communication and alignment within the operations and support teams. + Approves contracts for the administration of airframe projects. + Collaborates with senior leadership to develop long-range goals and objectives. Ensures ongoing alignment as well as clear metrics to measure success. + Oversees the development and implementation of procedures, policies and guidelines for all departments within functional area, and in coordination with other locations. + Responsible for MCI Airframe profitability. + Reviews and approves budgets and expenditures. + Provides strategic input in reviews of analyses of activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine department or division progress toward stated goals and objectives. + Reviews achievements with Directors and discusses required changes in goals or objectives resulting from current status and conditions. + Ensures manpower and other resources are aligned to workload requirements. + Oversees the professional development of direct reports including next level leaders. Ensures regular feedback, coaching and mentoring. Develops succession planning. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: + Knowledge of FAA compliance regulations and FAR Part 145. + Ability to read, analyze, and interpret highly complex documents. + Ability to respond effectively to highly sensitive inquiries or complaints. + Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. + Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations to employees and public groups. + Ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve goals. + Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts. + Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. + Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. + General knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). + Proven knowledge in the procedures, practices, inspection methods, materials, tools, machine tools, and equipment generally used in the work which the repair station is rated. EDUCATION ANDEXPERIENCE: + Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred. + Minimum of twelve (12) years’ experience in commercial aircraft maintenance and/or MRO. + Minimum of ten (10) years’ MRO management experience preferred. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND DEXTERITY: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit, stand and walk; use their hands and arms; and talk or hear; and focus on objects close up. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Benefits ATS offers employees a wide range of benefit options to support the health and financial security of their families. Health: To give employees flexibility to select the coverage that best meets their family’s needs, ATS offers a choice of comprehensive medical/pharmacy plans, dental and vision plans, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and voluntary benefits including accident and critical illness. Financial: The ATS 401(k) plan includes employer matching contributions and a variety of investment options to help employees reach their financial goals. Employees also have access to financial advisors at no cost for personalized, professional, licensed assistance. ATS provides company-paid life and disability insurance, with an option to purchase more. Other available benefits include legal services and discounted home and pet insurance. Time-Off: ATS supports employee work-life balance by providing paid-time off (PTO) and paid holidays, as well as paid parental leave. PTO accruals start at 80 hours per year and employees receive 64 hours of holiday leave throughout the year. Incentive Program: ATS employees are eligible for an incentive plan based upon their role within the organization. Tuition/License Assistance : ATS offers a generous tuition reimbursement program including Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) student loan repayment, Airframe/Powerplant (A&P) certification (coursework and/or testing), and business-related degrees. Employee Assistance Program: ATS makes access to support easy for our employees and their families through our Employee Assistance Program, with confidential 24/7 counseling and referrals, for help with challenges that life can bring. Discounts: ATS has partnered with local and national vendors to provide employees with discounts on entertainment, mobile phones and service, computer hardware and software, gym memberships, rental cars and more. Career Development: The ATS Academy programs offer both technical skills and leadership training opportunities for those looking to add skills to their technical toolbox or move into a leadership role. Our Apprenticeship Program offers robust on the job training for anyone looking to begin a career in aviation maintenance. EEO EMPLOYER STATEMENT: ATS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state, or local laws. ATS is also committed to protecting its applicants for employment and independent contractors from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications or business necessity will be adhered to where appropriate. As part of our equal employment opportunity policy, ATS will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, Armed Forces veterans and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities. Other details + Job Family VP + Pay Type Salary + MCI, 11268 N Convair Dr, Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America