BDUK is responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to our UK Defence customers including E-7 AEW&C, P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, C4ISTAR Services, Through Life Support for the Chinook and Apache Fleets, Logistic Information Services and Training Services.
We are looking for a MRO Delivery Manager (AAC Middle Wallop) to work within our Maintenance Operations environment, alongside our MOD customer on Vertical Lift platforms. Reporting directly to the Senior Operations Manager (Form 4 Holder), the Delivery Manager provides full accountability and management of the aircraft Maintenance Operations, Maintenance Support or Maintenance Workshop areas by having direct control, oversight and leadership of a multidiscipline team.
Travel within the UK is expected and some overseas travel may be required.
Responsibilities
Leading and managing a team in delivering aircraft and/or aircraft component maintenance to the customer, on time, to budget with first time quality standards.
Implementing and maintaining an MRP 145 Production team and adherence of the plan/Schedule
Regular engagement with BDUK Supply Chain, Production Service Engineers, CAMO, Commercial and Programme in the delivery of aircraft and/or component maintenance.
Medium- and Long-term resource planning
Day-to-day monitoring and coordination of all operational teams
Work alongside the customer and other BDUK MRO Managers for the prioritisation of maintenance output and allocation of staff within a BDUK 145.
Actively encourage, lead and participate in Continuous Improvement workshops, to identify and address inefficiencies.
Respond to quality and safety deficiencies and lead the corrective actions and associated documentation changes.
Management, mentoring and development of the aircraft maintainers and supporting staff within your team associated tasks for your direct reports
Identify and produce output focused metrics, reporting to Operations leadership and Programme Management.
Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the company internal course “Exploring Leadership.
Basic Qualifications
Fluent written and spoken English
Preferred Experience:
Demonstrable experience of aircraft maintenance operations, in a UK Defence or commercial context.
The ability to provide knowledge-based leadership/oversight and apply both technical and human factors (HF) knowledge, with regard to the running and control of maintenance staff, against industry and organisational requirements.
A good communicator, technical and non-technical, with the ability to effectively engage across multiple Functions and levels, both internally and with the customer.
A working knowledge of MAA Regulatory Articles (RA), MAA Regulatory Publication (MRP) Part 145, BDUK MRP 145 MOE, aviation Quality Assurance (QA) and Safety Management System (SMS) processes, and the application of these requirements within their area of accountability, responsibility and authority
Capable of understanding and interpreting Technical Documents, Technical Drawings and/or associated Authorised Technical Publications (ATP’s), to provide guidance to their team/s if necessary
Familiarity with supply, quality and safety systems with knowledge of military maintenance practices and procedures desirable.
Ability to mentor and coach team members and develop productive relationships with direct reports.
Work Authorisation: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. The company will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of the company U.S. based payroll.
Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain a UK security clearance for which the Government requires UK Citizenship.
Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Shift Work: Candidate may be required to work shifts.
What the company Offers You:
Competitive salary and annual incentive plans.
Continuous learning: you’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
Success as defined by you: we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
23 days annual leave, plus UK public holidays, and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year.
Pension plan with up to 10% employer contribution.
Company-paid BUPA medical plan.
Short-term sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks.
Long-term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week.
6 x annual salary life insurance.
Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development.
Language Requirements:
Not Applicable
Education:
Not Applicable
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance:
This position requires an active UK Secret security Clearance for which the UK Government requires UK residency. The successful candidate will hold, or have the ability to acquire, Security Clearance (SC).
Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award