Managing Director MRO

Managing Director - MRO A specialist aviation MRO business supporting commercial aircraft operators is seeking a Managing Director to lead the next phase of growth for its Dublin operation. The business is looking for a commercially minded leader capable of scaling a regulated aviation environment while building high performing teams, strengthening customer relationships, and driving long term strategic growth. Key Responsibilities * Lead overall site operations with full accountability for performance, culture, and strategic direction * Own site P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and operational KPIs * Drive business growth through customer engagement, commercial strategy, and capability expansion * Lead workforce planning, succession planning, and organisational development initiatives * Ensure full compliance across aviation regulatory and quality frameworks including FAA and EASA environments * Oversee operational excellence, continuous improvement, and risk mitigation across the site * Build strong relationships internally across a matrix organisation and externally with customers, regulators, and industry partners * Champion a people first leadership culture built around trust, accountability, collaboration, and long term employee engagement What They Are Looking For * Senior leadership experience within aviation MRO, aerospace services, airline engineering, or a highly regulated technical environment * Strong commercial and financial acumen with previous P&L responsibility * Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a complex operational setting * Experience scaling operations, developing teams, and driving strategic growth initiatives * Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills * A leadership style that balances commercial performance with culture, employee development, and long term organisational stability Why This Opportunity Stands Out * Rare opportunity to inherit an established operation with significant projected growth * Executive level visibility and influence within a global aerospace organisation * Long term strategic investment into the Dublin operation * Opportunity to shape the future direction of a specialised aviation business unit * Supported transition from the current Managing Director to ensure continuity and long term success Package includes highly competitive base salary, bonus structure, pension, healthcare, and relocation support where required