Deputy Head of Engineering: Operations & Commercial Lead

DEA Specialised Airborne Operations; Retford; Presencial; GBP 90.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

DEA Specialised Airborne Operations seeks a Deputy Head of Engineering to drive commercial output and operational rhythm within the Engineering Department. You will lead pricing, cost control, fleet strategy, and the training pipeline while mentoring managers across the department.

You will partner with the Head of Engineering and HoM/CAM to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement, balancing strategic aims with day-to-day delivery.

Formación

• Extensive leadership experience in aviation engineering environments.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in costing and pricing.
• Proven ability to implement governance tools (KPI/PI tracks) and reporting.
• Experience coaching and mentoring senior managers.
• Ability to operate in a newly created role with evolving responsibilities.
• Knowledge of UK CAA/EASA Part-145/Part-21/CAMO regulations.

Responsabilidades

• Lead commercial productivity and governance for the Engineering Department.
• Oversee pricing strategies and manage the departmental cost base.
• Represent Engineering at IPC; drive fleet planning and BAU budgeting.
• Coach and mentor HoM, MM and CAM across the department.
• Ensure AS9100 compliance and Centrik-based record-keeping.
• Direct project delivery and ensure timely implementation of upgrades.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Governance & KPIs

Project management

Mentorship

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory familiarity

Fleet planning exposure

Costing & bids

Pricing strategies

Herramientas

Centrik

Lean Tools

IT management tools

Descripción del empleo

DEA Specialised Airborne Operations seeks a Deputy Head of Engineering to drive commercial output and operational rhythm within the Engineering Department. You will lead pricing, cost control, fleet strategy, and the training pipeline while mentoring managers across the department.

You will partner with the Head of Engineering and HoM/CAM to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement, balancing strategic aims with day-to-day delivery.