Senior Manager, Depot Repair & Sustaining Operations

Job overview

The Senior Manager, Depot Repair & Sustaining Operations builds and leads the enterprise-wide MRO function for Class III unmanned aerial systems. This onsite role is based in Petaluma, CA, with a salary range of $141,000–$215,000 per year, supporting defense customers at AeroVironment. This role exists to establish depot-level maintenance operations, define service offerings, and ensure compliance with military and regulatory standards. The manager oversees global support capabilities, drives continuous improvement in throughput and quality, and leads a team of managers and technicians.

What you'll do

• Develops MRO strategy
• establishes maintenance organization
• leads domestic and international depot operations
• ensures regulatory compliance
• supports program management
• recruits and develops high-performing teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

petaluma ca

aerovironment

mro

aerospace

defense

management

supply chain

$141k-$215k/yr

no weekends

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, 401K with company matching, 9/80 work schedule, paid holiday shutdown.

Why this role

Requires 10+ years of manufacturing experience; minimal travel up to 10%.

About the employer

AeroVironment is hiring for this role. Industry: Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing. Sector: 33.