MRO Manager
Storm4
⚡ Job Title: Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Manager
💼 Industry: eVTOL / Advanced Air Mobility
🌎 Location: Bay Area, California
💰 Compensation: $160,000 – $190,000 Base (+ Bonus & Benefits)
⚡ Company Overview:
This pioneering aerial mobility company is leading the charge in bringing personal aviation to market. The team is now preparing to launch its next-generation aircraft, for scalable production and release in 2025. Backed by strong investment and a clear vision, they are scaling operations at exactly the right time in aviation’s evolution.
⚡ Position Summary:
As the MRO Manager, you will establish and lead the company’s Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul function, ensuring aircraft safety, compliance, and readiness as commercial operations scale. You’ll own the development of processes, tools, and teams to meet FAA-certified standards and global operational needs – supporting both internal and customer fleets.
This is a rare opportunity to shape a certified MRO operation from the ground up, driving safety, efficiency, and innovation in one of the most exciting sectors of aviation.
⚡ Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure delivery of airworthy aircraft and assets to internal and external customers, with all maintenance actions completed or properly deferred.
- Develop and implement MRO processes to manage scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, repairs, and upgrades across operational and customer fleets.
- Troubleshoot complex technical issues, drive solutions, and release work packages that meet FAA and internal quality standards.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support fleet readiness for flight operations, demos, and delivery missions.
- Maintain strict compliance with FAA regulations (including FAR Part 43), company quality management systems, and industry best practices.
- Establish procedures to support a certified MRO under FAA Part 145.
- Lead and mentor internal and contracted maintenance teams, including training to ensure consistency, safety, and compliance.
- Maintain and audit detailed maintenance records with a focus on accuracy, automation, and regulatory traceability.
- Use analytics and fleet data to improve cost efficiency, turnaround time, aircraft uptime, and predictive maintenance strategies.
⚡ Minimum Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in aircraft maintenance, with leadership responsibilities.
- Proven experience developing or executing maintenance programs aligned with FAR Part 43.
- Experience interfacing with FAA-certified operations or managing compliance in a Part 145 Repair Station.
- Strong understanding of aviation MRO operations and processes to scale a production fleet.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to document clearly and collaborate with technical and customer-facing teams.
⚡ Preferred Qualifications:
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License.
- Prior experience as a licensed mechanic at an FAA-certified Repair Station or FBO.
- Experience managing maintenance records and compliance for eVTOL or experimental aircraft fleets.
- Customer-facing experience in technical service or field support.
- Familiarity with digital MRO platforms, automated maintenance tracking systems, and predictive maintenance analytics.
⚡ Compensation and Benefits:
This role offers a highly competitive base salary, annual bonus, full health coverage, retirement contributions, generous PTO, and the unique opportunity to establish and scale a certified MRO organization for a revolutionary eVTOL platform.
