General Manager Service Centers Australia

**General Manager Service Centers Australia**

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members - now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

**Description**

**JOB SUMMARY**:
Directly responsible for the customer satisfaction of the Service Center and for the management and proper operation of the Service Center. Provides exemplary service and support to Textron Aviation aircraft, including scheduled service, retail parts distribution and warranty repairs while maximizing customer satisfaction and profitability by executing the goals of the business plan.

**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**:
I. Manages the performance of aircraft maintenance and service as requested by the customer in accordance with the standards set by Textron Aviation and the appropriate governmental agencies. Where no such standards exist, work will be done to the latest state-of-the-art and highest industry standards for safety and quality.

II. Works with team to drive a customer focused culture to ensure all needs of the customer are being met.

III. Manages the integration process to implement all TA procedures, policies, and standards

IV. Empowers team members to take responsibility and participate pro active in the integration process

V. Builds up trusting relationships with aftermarket sales, finance, HR, compliance, and support teams in the international network and US headquarters

VI. Responsible for the proper staffing level of Service Center within budget guidelines. Performs required personnel functions or guides subordinate supervisors in so doing.

VII. Responsible for the cleanliness, neatness and condition of maintenance of Service Center, property and equipment.

VIII. Responsible for the technical competence of all personnel. Provides for basic and recurrent training, adequate technical information and appropriate special servicing equipment and tooling.

IX. Responsible for the profitability for the Service Center by soliciting business, recommending rates for services performed, reviewing billings for accuracy and tardiness of payment, controlling inventory levels, monitoring labor utilization and taking necessary action to maintain an acceptable level, and controlling operational expenses within the prescribed constraints of budget and company policy.

X. Works with team to develop meaningful metrics that drive customer focus and satisfaction.

XI. Prepares financial forecasts and reports on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual basis, and as required to provide control and management input necessary to assure the profitable performance of the Service Center.

XII. Responsible for securing the appropriate CASA Repair Station Certificate and maintaining the service center as a certified repair station for Textron Aviation (and other aircraft when necessary). Conducts direct liaison with responsible CASA officials regarding work accomplished by the facility.

XIII. Reviews variety of control reports in the areas of labor efficiencies, billing efficiencies, inventories, margins, profits, quality of work, etc., and take action with appropriate subordinates to improve or correct unfavorable trends under their control.

XIV. Ensures Hazardous Materials Handling Standards are met, and personal safety equipment is used where required.

XV. Reviews customer account status prior to and during maintenance visit to ensure proper account status prior to aircraft departure.

**The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.**

**Qualifications**

**EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE**:

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Aviation or related field
- 7-10 years progressive management experience

**QUALIFICATONS**:

- Proven experience creating a safe work environment that incorporates teamwork and professional development.
- Must have exceptional customer service standards and excellent employee relation skills
- Possess a significant level of industry knowledge and end-to-end business process expertise
- Possesses strong business, customer focus, and financial acumen
- Established track record of being customer focused and accountable for results
- Ability to analyze performance metrics, risks, and controls
- Possess strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Able to demonstrate self-initiative an