Chief Operating Officer - Commercial Aircraft Services

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Vale Group, a nationwide specialized recruitment firm, has partnered with a company based in Miami, FL, who is actively searching for an experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to work onsite for an opportunity with a base salary starting at $200K highly flexible based on experience and track record of accomplishments. This is a senior executive opportunity with a well-established, FAA-certificated aircraft component repair and overhaul operation specializing in commercial landing gear, APUs, hydraulics, and pneumatic components. The company is positioned for its next stage of growth and is seeking a proven operational leader who can drive performance across quality, engineering, and the shop floor while building the structure and discipline needed to scale.

Requirements of the Chief Operating Officer:

• 20+ years of progressive operational leadership within an aviation MRO environment
• Significant hands-on experience with commercial landing gear and/or APU repair and overhaul strongly preferred
• Prior leadership of an operation in the $30+ million revenue range
• Demonstrated success with operational restructuring, lean methodologies, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong command of FAA Part 145 repair station requirements; familiarity with EASA standards a plus
• Proven ability to lead and develop multi-layered teams, including shop floor managers and department heads
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, aviation management, business, or a related field preferred
• Financial and P&L acumen with the ability to align shop performance to company growth objectives

Responsibilities of the Chief Operating Officer:

• Direct all day-to-day operations across the repair station, including quality, engineering, and the shop floor
• Lead, mentor, and hold accountable all shop floor managers and operational department leadership
• Drive restructuring and lean initiatives to improve turnaround times, throughput, and cost efficiency
• Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute the strategy for scaling the operation to its next level of growth
• Strengthen cross-functional alignment between production, engineering, quality, and customer commitments
• Establish KPIs and reporting disciplines that provide visibility into shop performance and capacity
• Ensure sustained regulatory compliance and audit readiness across all certifications and capabilities
• Develop and support ongoing strategic initiatives