Overview
General Manager Jobs in Des Moines, Iowa, USA at Elliott Aviation
About Us:
Since 1936, Elliott Aviation has been a world-class provider of comprehensive andcustomer-focusedsolutions for business aviation. Our team provides aircraft sales and acquisitions (as Elliott Jets), avionics, maintenance, parts, paint and interiors, accessories, and FBO services. Elliott Aviation – Milan is a known and trusted name for providing the industry’s highest quality business aviation solutions for Hawkers, Citations, Beechjets, and King Airs to Challengers, Phenoms, and more.
Position Overview:
Thishands-onposition oversees the entire Des Moines site, with a focus on managing the P&L and driving performance. TheGeneral Manageris accountable for exceeding annual budget objectives while providing world-classleadershipfor the Des Moines location. They ensure that aircraft are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with high safety, quality, and regulatory standards. The General Manager is essential in meeting or exceeding departmental goals for efficiency, cost control, and profitability.
Key responsibilities include managing staff, optimizing productivity, and fostering a supportivework environmentthat encourages excellence.
Essential Job Functions:
Customer Satisfaction and Operational Efficiency
Ensure timely delivery of aircraft to meet target dates while meeting budget requirements.
Oversee and own the execution of all customer work orders, maintaining consistent quality and reliability.
Be available to extend work hours to meet critical customer needs when necessary.
Labor Utilization and Financial Objectives
Maximize labor utilization, aiming for work order goal hour efficiency (90%+), and monitor the Earned Billed Hour (E ) to drive labor revenue.
Assist in achieving site contribution profit goals, including gross profit and operational expenses.
Ensure accuracy in all customer billing and monitor site financial goals, including monthly EBITDA targets.
Leadership and Accountability
Act professionally, setting high expectations for both self and team members.
Establish aproblem-solvingenvironment, fosteringcontinuous improvement.
Be visible daily, actively coaching and developing team members while recognizing high performance and addressing poor performance as necessary.
Communicate site and corporate successes and challenges transparently with the team.
Continuous Improvement and Development
Maintain and monitor work orders, ensuring costs and billing are updated and closed within five days of aircraft delivery.
Conduct weekly analyses of prior work orders to identify issues and implement corrective actions.
Engage insuccession planningby identifying and developing talent for critical roles within the team.
Qualifications
Licenses:
A&P License required
I.A. authorization preferred
Education and Experience:
Thorough knowledge of FARs 43, 91, 135, 145.
15 Years Turbine/Turboprop aircraft/general aviation maintenance experience
10 years aircraft maintenance supervisory/management experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Aviation Management required
Experience in Lean Processes and 5S preferred
Benefits & Perks
Elliott Aviation takes pride in offering a competitive and comprehensive benefit package to its employees to ensure our team is well cared for.Benefits begin the first day of employment!
Sign-on Bonusand relocation bonus potential (qualified jobs only)
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance – Significant costs are contr…
Title: General Manager
Company: Elliott Aviation
Location: Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Category: Management, Transportation
