Chief Commercial Officer - (COO)

Line Up Aviation; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aerospace company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Operations Leader to drive transformative changes across the business. You will enhance profitability and performance, with responsibilities spanning sales, repair, logistics, and more. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in operations management, particularly in a Part 145 EASA/CAA environment. This leadership role offers a chance to make a significant impact on the company's future.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years in Operations Leadership/Management within a Part 145 EASA/CAA organization or aircraft component supplier.
• Proven P&L ownership experience.
• Deep understanding of EASA/CAA Part 145 operations and/or AS9100, AS9110 & AS9120 standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformative operational changes across the business to enhance profitability.
• Drive business transformation across workshops and sales.
• Shape the company's future through high-impact leadership.

Skills

Operational Leadership

Change Management

P&L Ownership

Contract Negotiation

Comfortable Working Across Teams

Job description

About Our Client
Our client is a global leader in supplying, sourcing, and repairing equipment and components across the aerospace, marine, land, and power generation sectors. They keep critical assets operational through comprehensive life support - from spare parts to complex overhauls - with a strong focus on military platforms and solving obsolescence challenges.

The Role
Reporting to the Managing Director, you'll lead transformative operational changes across the business - from workshops to sales - to enhance profitability and performance. This is a high-impact leadership role with the opportunity to shape the company's future.

Key Requirements

• 10-15+ years in Operations Leadership/Management within a Part 145 EASA/CAA organization or aircraft component supplier, broker, or an approved aircraft teardown specialist

• Proven P&L ownership experience

• Deep understanding of EASA/CAA Part 145 operations and/or AS9100, AS9110 & AS9120 standards

• Broad operational oversight: Sales, Repair, Logistics, Finance, Quality, and Inventory

• Strong track record in change management and business transformation

• Skilled in driving growth and profitability

• Contract negotiation experience a plus

• Comfortable working across global teams and time zones