Shadow Availability and Maintenance Support

Raytheon Systems; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defence and aerospace seeks a Shadow Availability and Maintenance Support Lead at RAF Waddington. The role involves managing aircraft maintenance planning, monitoring KPIs, and ensuring timely execution of tasks. Join a dynamic team and contribute to innovative solutions in a vital sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing maintenance planning cycles.
• Ability to monitor and report against KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning of aircraft undergoing maintenance.
• Manage additional tasking and emergent work.
• Act as the interface between organizations.

Skills

Management

Risk Management

Communication

Job description

Date Posted:
2025-05-14Country:
United KingdomLocation:
GBR15: Waddington, RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire, LN5 9NBPosition Role Type:
Unspecified

Job Title: Shadow Availability and Maintenance Support
Function: PMO
Duration: Permanent
Hours: Full Time - 37 hours (9 day fortnight with every other Friday off)
Location(s): On Site at RAF Waddington.
Security Clearance Requirements: SC (UK Eyes only)
Travel: Occasional travel to UK sites which will be Broughton (Chester) & Bournemouth

Why join Raytheon
Raytheon UK is a powerhouse in defence and aerospace, where innovation meets impact. As a key partner to the UK government and global customers, we tackle the toughest challenges across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Beyond cutting-edge defence solutions, we lead the way in digital training transformation for both military and commercial clients. At Raytheon UK, you will work with pioneering technology, collaborate with top industry experts, and be part of a dynamic team that fuels your growth. Whether you're looking to push boundaries, develop your skills, or make a real-world impact, your future starts here.

Responsibilities

Directly reportable to the Shadow Fleet Availability Manager, the Shadow Availability and Maintenance Support Lead is based in the Fleet Management Office (FMO) at RAF Waddington to assist with planning of aircraft undergoing Pt 145 maintenance, management of additional tasking and emergent work, monitoring and reporting against KPIs / PI's, administration and management of risk, opportunities, improvement initiatives, actions and issues. In addition, the Shadow Availability and Maintenance Support Lead will act as the interface between the Part M organisation based at RSL Broughton and the RAF Waddington based MilCAM and Part 145 Maintenance Organisation (Gama Aviation), including:

• Manage the pre-input / post output maintenance planning cycle for all aircraft undergoing Pt 145 maintenance including organising and chairing pre input and post output maintenance meetings, providing associated minutes, capturing all lessons learnt, actions and opportunities.
• Attend, chair and minute all Fleet Management Office meetings and reviews for internal, subcontract and customer facing contractual requirements including KPI reviews, technical query reviews, monthly and quarterly customer reviews etc.

• Administer and manage the additional tasking process to ensure tasks are carried out to meet Quality, Cost and Delivery requirements including the management of all associated Task Authorisation Forms (TAF's), Basis Of Estimate (BOE), Schedule 7 tasking, Gate Processes and customer communications and feedback.
• Work closely with the Part 145 Maintenance Organisation, CAMO, RAF Waddington FHQ and 14 Sqn to ensure all maintenance is carried out on time and within budget.
• Collate all data from the Part 145 Maintenance Organisation reporting against contractual KPIs and PIs. Monitor issues and drive corrective actions and improvement initiatives.
• Drive initiatives to improve fleet operational availability.
• Attend Squadron daily maintenance meetings, FHQ Fleet Management weekly and monthly meetings as and when required and feedback pertinent information to the Part M Organisation.
• Administer and manage risk management and management of actions.
• Act as the face-to-face interface between the Part M Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation and the customer and Part 145 Maintenance Organisation.
• Act as deputy for the Shadow Fleet Availability Manager in his absence.
• Act as a focal point for 14 Sqn, providing support and reach back to all industry partners and stakeholders.
• Support the Sqn with all Schedule 6 (GFE) subcontracted repair and calibration requirements.
• Act as a focal point for all customer facing queries and concerns.

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