Vice President of Transformation
Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of
At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture will support you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.
The Vice President of Transformation will lead enterprise-wide modernization and continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational excellence, digital enablement, and business agility reporting to the SVP Global Ops. This role will drive measurable improvements in turnaround time, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction across StandardAero. The VP will work cross-functionally to deliver a world-class transformation roadmap aligned to business strategy, integrating best practices in lean, digitization, change management, and strategic program execution.
Locations: Scottsdale, AZ, San Antonio, TX, Dallas, TX, Cincinnati, OH, Maryville, TN, or near other US StandardAero facility
What you’ll do:
- Develop and lead the MRO transformation strategy, aligning SAOS (Standard Aero Operating System) for cost competitiveness, customer satisfaction, and growth.
- Partner with functional leaders (operations, engineering, supply chain, quality, finance, IT) to deliver end-to-end process and system improvements.
- Lead a transformation office responsible for driving major initiatives across network optimization, digital workflows, predictive maintenance, shop floor automation, SIOP maturity, and cultural change.
- Drive lean maturity, OpEx culture, and standard work deployment across all MRO facilities.
- Establish KPIs and governance to track and report transformation value creation.
- Ensure effective change management and stakeholder engagement to support adoption and sustainment.
- Responsible for end-to-end management of complex, multi-site transformation projects across planning, execution, and sustainment processes. Develop strong project management discipline and provide a strong collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement.
- Serve as executive sponsor for major capital and technology deployment programs including ERP strategy
- Benchmark against industry leaders to inform transformation priorities and investment cases.
Position Requirements:
- Must be authorized to work in the US
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial preferred), Business, or related field
10+ years of experience in aerospace/aviation or related industrial sectors with demonstrated success leading large-scale operational and digital transformations.
- Deep expertise in MRO operations, continuous improvement, and enterprise change.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required, must have a valid passport
Preferred Characteristics:
- MBA or advanced degree preferred
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent preferred
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills with executive presence.
- Strong business acumen and ability to translate strategy into execution.
Benefits that make life better:
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage
- 401(k) with 100% company match up to 5% vested
- Paid Time Off starting on day one
- Bonus opportunities
- Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Learning and professional development opportunities
About UsRaising the Standard of Excellence since 1911
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in aerospace/aviation or related sectors
- Deep expertise in MRO operations and enterprise change
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally
What We Do
StandardAero has become one of the aerospace industry’s largest independent maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers. Our company’s success is the outgrowth of the synergistic merger of businesses with complementary specialties that have exponentially increased our capabilities and generated unprecedented customer commitment and value. StandardAero offers extensive MRO services and custom solutions for business aviation, commercial aviation, military, and industrial power customers. Nearly 6,600 professional, administrative and technical employees work in more than 50 major facilities worldwide, with additional strategically located regional service and support centers all across the globe. Services include MRO for aircraft and rotorcraft engines, auxiliary power units, components; airframe services including major alterations; FAA authorized avionics capabilities; comprehensive engineering services; and custom exterior and interior design, completion, and paint. We provide these capabilities through our network of specialized facilities and mobile service teams. StandardAero is owned by Carlyle, a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across four business segments: Corporate Private Equity, Real Assets, Global Credit, and Investment Solutions.
