Head Of Aerospace Manufacturing

Red Chilli Recruitment; City Of London; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Aerospace to drive strategic growth and oversee complex projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of senior leadership experience in the aerospace or defence sectors and a proven track record in project delivery. This role involves managing program lifecycles and driving innovation while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Join us to shape the future of flight and defence systems.

Benefits

Full relocation support

Qualifications

• 10+ years senior leadership experience in aerospace, defence, or advanced composites.
• Proven track record in delivering complex aerospace projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic growth, business development, and client acquisition.
• Oversee aerospace program lifecycle from design to support.
• Drive innovation in aerospace technologies.
• Manage budgets, risks, resources, and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Leadership in aerospace business development

Understanding of aerospace production processes

Complex project delivery

Charismatic communication

Negotiation skills

Inspiring multicultural leadership

Education

Formal qualifications relevant to aerospace or engineering

Job description

Head of Aerospace - BD & Operations

Location: International - UAE
Permanent
Full relocation support

Are you ready to lead innovation in aerospace and defence technologies?
We are seeking an exceptional Head of Aerospace to drive the growth, strategy, and performance of a leading Aerospace Business Unit.

About the Role

As Head of Aerospace, you will define and implement the division s strategic vision delivering cutting-edge aerospace systems from concept to certification, production, and beyond. You will play a pivotal role in securing new projects, building high-performing teams, and ensuring on-time, on-budget, high-quality delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic growth, business development, and client acquisition.
• Oversee end-to-end aerospace program lifecycles design, development, certification, production, and support.
• Drive innovation in advanced composites, AI integration, sustainable solutions, and defence technologies.
• Ensure compliance with international aerospace standards (FAA, EASA, DoD, ITAR).
• Manage budgets, risks, resources, and stakeholder relationships.
• Build, mentor, and inspire a world-class engineering and project management team.
• Represent the organisation at industry events and strengthen client and partner relationships.

What We re Looking For

• 10+ years senior leadership experience in developing sales and new business in aerospace, defence, or advanced composites.
• Strong understanding of aerospace production processes.
• Proven track record in delivering complex aerospace projects.
• Charismatic communicator and effective negotiator.
• Results-driven leader, able to inspire and deliver in a multicultural environment.
• Formal qualifications relevant to aerospace or engineering.

Why Join Us?

This is your opportunity to be at the forefront of aerospace innovation, shaping the future of flight and defence systems. You ll lead cutting-edge projects, work with global clients, and drive meaningful impact in an environment that values excellence, innovation, and growth.