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Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description. Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn’t just treat you like a number. You’ll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean you’ll be set up for success. Take charge of our day-to-day operations, so we remain the trusted source for aviation repair and maintenance. Work with your team to implement the right processes and practices across our organization to help ensure flight and product efficiency. At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in Aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. As the Senior Director, Test Facilities & Operations for our San Antonio site, you will be responsible for the operating performance of one of the largest aircraft engine MRO testfacilities in the Americas, with two turboprop and four high-capacity turbofan test cells testing hundreds of engines annually across threemilitary and two commercial platforms. You and your team will ensure test is seamlessly integrated into each program production flow to optimize engine TAT and quality. You will work with the central test organization to ensure New Product Introduction is seamlessly planned into existing test operations. You will grow a world class test operations team capable of supporting next generation engine programs. This position will report to the Vice President & General Manager. What you’ll do as the Senior Director, Test Facilities & Operations: Lead all site engine test activity to achieve established goals defined in the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and via the Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Production Operations to support the needs of the Business Units on-site. Oversee maintenance of the test cells and test and facilities engineering support. Plan around the clock day-to-day operations, assign manpower, authorize overtime and control costs. Ensure adequate shift scheduling and optimization to meet the overall demands of site test cell requirements. Partner with the business unit management team(s) to realize strategic plans that support the company Long Range Plan (LRP). Execute capacity planning for equipment, floor space and manpower requirements in accordance with forecasted workload. Develop and maintain a world-class work force supporting production, planning, and material control. Includes hiring, training and cross-training of test cell operators and associated support teams. Ensure all technical and non-technical qualifications, training and certifications are maintained for the assigned personnel on a routine and timely basis. Ensure all work is completed to applicable test standards as outlined by the OEM and/or StandardAero work orders, and compliance with applicable airworthiness and regulatory requirements. Ensures that the KPIs, standards and policies directed by StandardAero COO’s office are maintained. Establish and drive a culture of continuous improvement to improve test cell efficiency by applying appropriate Six Sigma tools and value stream engagement activities such as Kaizen events. What skills you need to be successful: Demonstrated operational leadership experience in a complex aviation manufacturing / aircraft maintenance organization. 10+ years of experience in an Engine MRO organization. Strong comprehension of propulsion systems. Demonstrated ability to drive change, influence diverse stakeholders and overcome resistance. Demonstrated analytical and decision-making skills. Continuous improvement mindset; Experience leveraging Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple customers and competing priorities. Strong sense of urgency, self-motivation and results orientation. Test Cell experience preferred. SA Menu experience preferred. FAA A&P license and / or Bachelor's degree preferred. Must be authorized to work in the US. Benefits that make life better: Comprehensive Healthcare 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested Paid Time Off starting on day one Bonus opportunities Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Short & Long-Term Disability Life & AD&D Insurance Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911 With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us. Inclusivity Is Our Standard StandardAero offers equal employment opportunities for all. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.

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