VP, Operations (LCQ)

VP Operations

AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services. AAR's purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company's mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:

• Competitive salary and quarterly bonus package
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off program
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

The VP Operations is responsible for ensuring the successful implementation and completion of the business plan, as well as overall functioning of the department for a division with a sales volume over $150 million.

What You Will Be Responsible For

Establish operational performance criteria and measurement tools. Implement initiatives for efficiency improvements and sharing of best practices. Maintain oversight of capability development and capital expenditure agenda. Ensure maximum intercompany yield for AAR thru Trading and Services operational collaboration Identify and address training needs. IT infrastructure enhancements. Periodic project management. Ensure adherence to procedures that promote the health and welfare of all employees in the facility operating departments. Primary responsibility for the overall function of the assigned divisions. Promote the mission, vision, and values that AAR has developed in order to maintain a strong relationship with our employees, customers, and stockholders. Successful implementation of any Business Plan Objectives. Provide direction to the group to ensure that goals and objectives are met in the most efficient and effective way possible. Ensure that employees have the skills needed to perform their job in order for the group to achieve the goals and objective desired. Develop the employees in group in order for them to improve their ability to meet changes in their job requirements and in employee/customer demands. Interface with other Divisional Managers as required during the applicable decision-making process. All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

What You Will Need To Be Successful In This Role

A&P Certificate with no previous regulator certificate actions Masters degree (M.A.) or equivalent; or twelve years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Commitment to company values and ethics Dependability: personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner, and performs tasks accurately Motivation: must maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy Analytical skills: must be able to gather information and use data to determine cause and effect for complex problem solving Continuous learning: ability to learn new procedures and adapt to change Creativity: makes constructive suggestions and creates novel solutions to problems; evaluates new technology as potential solutions to existing problems Communication: excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills Independent: must have the ability to carry out and follow through on tasks with minimal supervision Initiative: plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions, prepares for problems or opportunities in advance, undertakes additional responsibilities Problem Solving: ability to develop and implement new ideas to improve processes Leadership: demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others Management: must possess coaching and development skills Must maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism Negotiating skills: must have confidence and the ability to be persuasive and assertive Organization: very detail oriented and always prepared Project management skills Strong customer orientation Strong judgment and decision making Teamwork: works harmoniously with others to get a job done, responds positively to instructions/procedures, and works well with others Time management: ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and effectively deal with tight deadlines and pressure

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility. The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment. AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.