{"id":3895324,"url":"https://alion.io/job/thordon-bearings-general-manager-aviation","title":"General Manager, Aviation","company":{"id":2279819,"name":"Thordon Bearings","domain":"thordonbearings.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/thordonbearings","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"BambooHR","truth_index":null},"role":"Management","role_family":"Management","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Burlington, Canada"],"countries":["CA"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":180000,"max":215000,"currency":"CAD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":153635},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-06T23:01:23Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-06","last_verified_at":"2026-11-09T19:25:42Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":3,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":3},"description":"Reporting to the CEO of the Thomson-Gordon Group, the General Manager, MBAwill be responsible for the administrative leadership at Marsh Brothers Aviation, a division of the Thomson-Gordon Group. Highly knowledgeable in the areas of aircraft, regulatory requirements, work and material planning, organizing and directing multi-disciplinary cross-functional work activities to support company business objectives throughout the product development, qualification and production life-cycle. Highly motivated in pursuing new product concepts and enhancing critical technical capabilities to drive and expand the business. This is an opportunity to engage in strategic development for the Company in early growth. Depth of knowledge with aircraft OEM supply chain will be key to success in the role.\nDuties and Responsibilities\nThe primary job duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:\nManage the overall activities within the MBA business area, including engineering, sales and production\nEngage with internal and external customers to address complex technical issues, evaluate technically and financially innovative products and technologies to support business profitability and growth\nAct as the change agent to drive new products and technologies into the business\nDefine projects by identifying market needs, defining project mandates and deadlines based on a thorough business case.\nDevelop relationships and drive the Transport Canada (TC) approval process by developing and maintaining relationships with TC officials in the local and national offices and by understanding the regulatory process to facilitate the fastest path to approvals.\nManage a cross-functional team of Thomson-Gordon Group (TGG) resources and external resources in executing project plans to ensure all work is completed within time, quality and cost schedules\nDrive the Transport Canada approvals process by recruiting and managing a team of contract Design Approval Representatives (DAR’s) to obtain STC and RDA approvals for new products\nManage internal and external research and development activities\nPresent project status updates to the management team and externally to various stakeholders\nLead cross-functional design reviews to ensure seamless and efficient introduction of new products to full-rate manufacturing\nIn conjunction with the sale manager, coordinate with customers and internally across the organization to resolve customer technical difficulties promptly\nCreate, develop and recommend changes in staffing, equipment and business processes to enhance the engineering standards\nInitiate, develop and implement engineering design and configuration management standards and technical procedures\nPrepare and implement departmental training plans consistent with company business objectives\nEffectively manage the process to develop, submit and get approval for STC applications (or other approvals) for new MBA products from Transport Canada and the FAA.\nIn the long term, establish and maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with major landing-gear (and other) OEM’s or with their major customers.\nIdentify the necessary NPD testing required to proceed with a project and coordinate with New Product Development to get projects implemented and with Engineering to produce drawings.\nDirect and generally lead company commercial activities, including searching new markets, customer potential and profitable sales activity and determine the best path to market.\nUsing creative thinking, determine how our product could represent replacement of existing/original equipment, always to improve performance.\nConsider the use of MBA products and materials in the evolving electric aircraft market; with a view of inclusion in airframe and landing gear applications.\nEnsure that MBA maintains our Manufacturing and AMO certificates\nMaintain our Manufacturing Manual (MM) and Maintenance Policy Manual (MPM)\nSupport and oversee our program of Internal Audits\nLead contact for our TC PVI, which includes both our Manufacturing and AMO activities\nSupport sales and marketing activities as required\nAll other duties as required\nSupport sales and marketing activities\nQualifications, Knowledge and Skills\nYou have at least 8 years of progressive experience in the aeronautical field, holding a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Materials Engineering or equivalent\nYou have a good knowledge of design, development, certification and manufacturing processes and requirements used in the aerospace industry\nYou have working knowledge of the aerospace industry and government quality standards and associated industry requirements\nYou are a hands-on, walk-around leader with the ability to motivate and empower others while offering focused leadership in ambiguous circumstances\nYou have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to negotiate and influence, while exercising sensitivity to the audience\nYou conduct business with impeccable ethics, leading by example and fostering ethical behaviour at all times\nYou have strong communication skills to present complex technical challenges and solutions to customers and company leaders\nYou have a good working knowledge of Canadian Aviation regulations (CAR)\nYour knowledge and experience with the Canadian Aviation regulatory process to obtain STC’s and RDA’s is an asset.\nYou have a passion for achieving technological excellence\nYou have strong critical thinking and logical reasoning skills and the ability to apply them\nOffered compensation will be based on individual qualifications. The expected range for this role is $180,000 - $215,000 annually, plus a competitive benefits package.\nWe thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Thomson-Gordon Group will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. \n\nPlease note that due to the volume of applications, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview. 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