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General Manager - Aviation Maintenance

Sitreps
Location
Santa Monica, California
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Engineering & Tech
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Recently transitioned military officer with aviation exposure or a recent graduate of a top-50 MBA program
  • Comfortable with a significant performance-based incentive structure
  • An operator mindset, willing to engage directly on the shop floor and in financials
  • Builder mindset, comfortable making decisions with imperfect information
  • Willing to live in or relocate to Colorado Springs
  • Strong work ethic and character
Nice to have
  • Prior FBO, MRO, or aviation-services P&L experience
  • A&P certification, FAA experience, or a pilot certificate
  • Prior government contracting exposure
  • Experience with post-acquisition integration or turnaround work
What the job really is

The General Manager will take full P&L ownership of the Colorado Springs location of a general aviation maintenance business, focusing on growing the customer base through both civilian and government work. Responsibilities include managing day-to-day operations, ensuring FAA compliance, driving customer service, and developing middle management. The role requires a hands-on approach, with a clear path to regional and corporate leadership as the company scales.

Benefits
  • $125K base salary
  • Up to 40% performance-based bonus
  • On-target total compensation of ~$200K
  • Equity available in the right circumstances
  • Relocation assistance offered
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed for the nice-to-haves
  • Role is highly performance-driven with significant variability in compensation
  • Expectations for hands-on involvement may not suit all candidates
  • Not suitable for those seeking corporate-scale infrastructure or low-variability compensation
Job score3.4/5
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Freshness5/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity5/5
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