VP MRO & Aftermarket Services (Finance)

For over 65 years, Columbia Helicopters have been a trusted provider of heavy-lift helicopter services. We create new aircraft, fly heavy-lift helicopters around the world, and provide maintenance support to ensure you are mission-ready for critical operations. If you are passionate about aviation, join our Columbia Family !

The P&L Leader - MRO & Aftermarket Services (Aerospace) is responsible for driving the overall financial, operational, and strategic performance of the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) and aftermarket services division. This role oversees profitability, revenue growth, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction while ensuring compliance with aerospace industry regulations. The ideal candidate will lead efforts to optimize service delivery, expand market presence, and enhance customer value.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial & Business Leadership:

• Full P&L ownership for the MRO and aftermarket services business unit
• Develop and execute strategic growth plans to increase revenue, market share, and profitability
• Manage cost structures, optimize pricing strategies, and ensure EBITDA improvement
• Analyze financial performance, track KPIs, and implement corrective actions to meet financial targets
• Drive new business development, contract negotiations, and strategic partnerships

Operations & Service Excellence:

• Assist MRO facility operations, ensuring quality, efficiency, and on-time service delivery
• Implement lean practices and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance productivity
• Ensure compliance with FAA, EASA, and other aerospace regulatory standards
• Lead supply chain and inventory optimization to minimize downtime and improve turnaround times (TAT)
• Drive digital transformation and innovation initiatives to enhance MRO efficiency and customer experience

Customer & Market Development:

• Strengthen customer relationships with airlines, OEMs, defense contractors, and other aerospace stakeholders
• Identify emerging market trends and competitive intelligence to drive business positioning
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to enhance the company's aftermarket value proposition
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and contract retention through superior service delivery

Leadership & Team Development:

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing MRO and aftermarket services team
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and operational excellence
• Align cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, supply chain, sales) to achieve business goals

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Business, Aviation Management, or related field (MBA preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in aerospace MRO, aftermarket services, or aviation-related industries
• Proven track record in P&L management, revenue growth, and operational leadership
• Strong financial acumen with expertise in cost control, budgeting, and profitability optimization
• Deep knowledge of FAA, EASA, and aerospace industry regulations
• Experience in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and operational excellence in an MRO environment
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)