Director of Aviation

JMC Aviation Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Online GP services

Lifestyle benefits

Job summary

JMC Aviation is seeking a Director of Aviation to join its senior leadership team. You will lead a nationally significant portfolio of airport-based services, ensuring regulatory excellence and commercial performance while guiding a long-term, people-focused organisation.

You will direct dispersed teams, strengthen protective controls, and partner with customers and authorities to drive service improvements and contract transformations. A compelling executive package accompanies the role.

Qualifications

• Executive-level leadership experience in a regulated aviation environment.
• Proven track record directing large, dispersed teams delivering day-to-day services.
• Strong understanding of statutory obligations, control frameworks and sector assurance.
• Demonstrated ability to drive measurable improvements during major transitions and modernization.

Responsibilities

• Set the direction for a geographically dispersed portfolio of airport-based services.
• Strengthen operational readiness, service standards and protective controls.
• Create a strong management pipeline and raise capability across the workforce.
• Serve as a senior partner to customers, aviation authorities and external parties.
• Oversee launch, transfer and redesign of significant contracts and services.
• Contribute to revenue growth by shaping proposals and deepening client partnerships.

Skills

Executive leadership

Dispersed team management

Aviation security knowledge

Regulatory & statutory compliance

Financial & contractual acumen

Stakeholder relationship management

AvSec Level 3 readiness

Job description

A leading aviation services organisation is seeking an accomplished Director of Aviation to join it’s SLT. Reporting directly into the Managing Director, you will lead a nationally significant portfolio of regulated aviation security operations, delivering operational and regulatory excellence/compliance and ensuring full confidence in the company’s client base whilst driving commercial performance. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of a major UK aviation operation within a long-term, people-focused organisation.

The Role

• Set the direction for a geographically dispersed portfolio of airport-based services.
• Strengthen operational readiness, service standards and protective controls.
• Create a strong management pipeline and raise capability across the wider workforce.
• Act as a senior partner to customers, aviation authorities and other key external parties.
• Oversee the successful launch, transfer and redesign of significant contracts and services.
• Contribute to revenue expansion by shaping compelling proposals and deepening customer partnerships.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Executive-level experience gained in aviation security or another tightly governed airport environment.
• Evidence of directing sizeable, dispersed teams responsible for essential day-to-day delivery.
• A comprehensive understanding of statutory obligations, control frameworks and assurance within the sector.
• A history of achieving measurable improvement while steering demanding transition and modernisation initiatives.
• Sound financial and contractual acumen, complemented by sophisticated relationship-management skills.
• An engaging and approachable presence, with clear evidence of building leadership strength at every level.
• Current AvSec Level 3 accreditation, or readiness to secure and retain it after joining.

Offer

A competitive executive package is offered, including generous annual leave allocation, employer pension contributions, life assurance, wellbeing support, online GP services and a broad range of lifestyle benefits.

Why Work with JMC Aviation?

• At JMC Aviation, we specialise in aviation recruitment across [engineering services and training to airlines, MROs and OEMs, leasing and asset management companies, and component overhaul organisations. With deep industry knowledge and a global network, we match the right talent to the right roles — contract or permanent. Industry-leading compliance support
• Fast onboarding and documentation assistance
• Dedicated recruitment consultant
• Placements across the globe
• Extensive experience and knowledge of the aviation sector

Compliance & Equal Opportunities

JMC Aviation is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace. All applicants will be considered based on merit, qualification, and business need, regardless of age, gender, nationality, or background. We operate in full compliance with global aviation recruitment regulations.

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