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General Manager

Sky Limit Systems
Mundelein, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/11/2026

Vice President / General Manager – Aerospace Manufacturer

Location: South Florida


Summary

We're an aerospace electronics manufacturer with full in-house design-to-production capability and approximately $120M in annual revenue, is seeking a Vice President / General Manager to own full P&L and day-to-day operational performance at one of their manufacturing sites. This is a senior site leadership role reporting to executive/group leadership, with accountability across Operations, Engineering, Program Management, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales & Business Development, Product Support, Finance, and HR.


About the Business

The site designs and manufactures electronic control systems and interface solutions for commercial and business aviation platforms, with end-to-end manufacturing and aftermarket/product support capabilities under one roof.


Key Responsibilities

  • Own full P&L performance — revenue, bookings, operating income, cash flow, working capital, headcount — against the annual operating plan
  • Lead the functional leadership team; drive accountability, succession planning, and organizational development
  • Oversee engineering and program execution from proposal through certification and entry into service
  • Drive operational excellence across production, supply chain, and continuous improvement
  • Ensure quality/regulatory compliance (AS9100D, applicable FAA/international airworthiness requirements, export controls)
  • Serve as executive escalation point for key customers; drive commercial growth and aftermarket performance
  • Partner with HR on talent and organizational effectiveness


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or operations (advanced degree preferred)
  • 12 years of progressive leadership experience in aerospace, avionics, electronics, or high-reliability manufacturing, including senior site/business-unit P&L ownership of $50M
  • Experience leading engineering-intensive, low-volume/high-mix development within a self-contained manufacturing environment
  • Working knowledge of FAA/international airworthiness requirements, AS9100, and export-control compliance
  • Domestic/international travel required; valid passport required


If you're an executive leader overseeing a $50M P&L and are looking for your next role within a well established mil/aero manufacturing facility, reach out directly at chris@skylimit-systems.com or send me a DM.

Salary : $120

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