Senior Manager of Aircraft Paint Operations

Job overview

The Senior Manager of Aircraft Paint Operations role is onsite in Milan, IL, with a stated salary range of $110,000–$160,000 per year. Elliott Aviation provides business aviation services and describes a long-standing focus on quality and customer satisfaction. The manager leads aircraft refinishing operations, overseeing production, quality, scheduling, staffing, and resources. The role supports safe, compliant, on-time aircraft delivery while managing financial performance, customer relationships, and team development.

What you'll do

• Lead aircraft paint operations and production
• develop operational strategies
• manage schedules, workflow, staffing, and resources
• coordinate with cross-functional teams
• drive continuous improvement
• ensure compliance with FAA, OEM, company, OSHA, and EPA requirements
• establish quality metrics
• investigate discrepancies and implement corrective actions
• manage budgets and performance indicators
• recruit, coach, and retain staff
• serve as an operational contact for customers and resolve concerns.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

aircraft paint operations

senior manager

aircraft refinishing

business aviation

mro

aviation leadership

milan il

elliott aviation

faa compliance

team leadership

$110k–$160k per year

occasional weekend or extended hours

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA and FSA
• 401(k) with company match
• company-paid life insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• paid time off and holidays
• employee assistance program
• professional development
• tuition assistance
• employee discounts
• relocation assistance where applicable.

Why this role

The posting requires at least 10 years of aircraft paint, refinishing, completions, or aviation coatings experience and at least five years of leadership experience. Standard business hours are typical, with flexibility for production needs and occasional weekend or extended hours.

About the employer

Elliott Aviation is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Airport Operations. Sector: 48.