Head of Maintenance Repair & Overhaul

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Establish MRO function for Anduril; aggregate the limited existing team, provide strategic and tactical direction, and build out team skills and capacity.
• Design and build the MRO organization (including staffing, footprint, tools and processes).
• Collaborate closely with Production (including manufacturing, supply chain, material planning, scheduling) to ensure material needs are met for the used/repaired product availability to support deployed equipment…
• Coordinate with supply chain and programs to manage subcontract component repairs, where applicable, and conduct insource/outsource decisions in support of business line priorities.
• Prioritize repair backlog, turn-around-time (TAT) and costs in support of all Divisions/Business Lines priorities

Job requirements

• Bachelors degree in technical or business discipline
• 10+ years of combined experience in aircraft systems/components MRO (required), sustainment, operations, quality, program management, and/or customer support functions
• Ability to travel 25-75% of the time (depending on base location)
• This position is based in Costa Mesa, CA or Columbus, OH and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret or Top Secret security clearance
• Extensive technical experience in maintenance, repair, and overhaul, including a comprehensive understanding of aircraft systems, components, and avionics.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance best practices, troubleshooting techniques, and diagnostic tools used in the military aviation industry.
• Experience managing complex MRO projects, including coordinating with OEMs, subcontractors, and maintenance crews.