MRO Delivery Manager: Wattisham Flying Station (WFS)

Boeing; Wattisham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Wattisham is looking for an MRO Delivery Manager to oversee aircraft maintenance operations. The role requires strong leadership and experience in UK Defence contexts, ensuring maintenance is delivered on time and to budget. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree and must be able to obtain UK security clearance. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

23 days annual leave

Pension plan with employer contribution

Company-paid medical plan

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of aircraft maintenance operations in a UK Defence or commercial context.
• Ability to provide leadership and technical knowledge to maintenance staff.
• Familiarity with supply, quality and safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team in delivering aircraft maintenance on time and to budget.
• Engage with supply chain and production teams to deliver maintenance.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement workshops.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance operations

Leadership

Communication

Knowledge of aviation QA processes

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We\'re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that\'s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with opportunities for professional growth. Find your future with us.

BDUK is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 1,800 people in the UK. BDUK delivers contracts to UK Defence customers including E-7 AEW&C, P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, C4ISTAR Services, Through Life Support for the Chinook and Apache Fleets, Logistic Information Services and Training Services. We are looking for an MRO Delivery Manager (Wattisham Flying Station) to work within our Maintenance Operations environment, alongside our MOD customer on Vertical Lift platforms. The Delivery Manager provides full accountability and management of aircraft Maintenance Operations, Maintenance Support or Maintenance Workshop areas with direct control, oversight and leadership of a multidiscipline team, reporting to the Senior Operations Manager (Form 4 Holder).

Travel within the UK is expected and some overseas travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing a team in delivering aircraft and/or aircraft components maintenance to the customer, on time, to budget with first-time quality standards.
• Implementing and maintaining an MRP 145 Production team and adherence to the plan/schedule.
• Regular engagement with BDUK Supply Chain, Production Service Engineers, CAMO, Commercial and Programme in the delivery of aircraft and/or component maintenance.
• Medium- and long-term resource planning.
• Day-to-day monitoring and coordination of all operational teams.
• Work alongside the customer and other BDUK MRO Managers for the prioritisation of maintenance output and allocation of staff within a BDUK 145.
• Actively encourage, lead and participate in Continuous Improvement workshops to identify and address inefficiencies.
• Respond to quality and safety deficiencies and lead the corrective actions and associated documentation changes.
• Management, mentoring and development of the aircraft maintainers and supporting staff within your team.
• Identify and produce output-focused metrics, reporting to Operations leadership and Programme Management.
• Excellent communication with internal functions and the customer to ensure alignment and delivery of maintenance tasks.

Preferred Experience

• Demonstrable experience of aircraft maintenance operations, in a UK Defence or commercial context.
• The ability to provide knowledge-based leadership/oversight and apply technical and human factors knowledge to running and controlling maintenance staff against industry and organisational requirements.
• A good communicator, technical and non-technical, with the ability to engage across multiple functions and levels, both internally and with the customer.
• A working knowledge of MAA Regulatory Articles (RA), MAA Regulatory Publication (MRP) Part 145, BDUK MRP 145 MOE, aviation QA and SMS processes, and the application of these requirements within accountability and authority.
• Ability to understand and interpret Technical Documents, Technical Drawings and/or Authorised Technical Publications to provide guidance to teams if necessary.
• Familiarity with supply, quality and safety systems with knowledge of military maintenance practices and procedures desirable.
• Ability to mentor and coach team members and develop productive relationships with direct reports.

Other Requirements

• Work Authorisation: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not obtain immigration or labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.
• Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain a UK security clearance for which the Government requires UK Citizenship.
• Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
• Education/License Validation: Optional notes not included in original description.

What Boeing Offers You

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans.
• Continuous learning: you\'ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Flexibility to make a meaningful impact, your way.
• 23 days annual leave, plus UK public holidays, and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year.
• Pension plan with up to 10% employer contribution.
• Company-paid BUPA medical plan.
• Short-term sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks.
• Long-term sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week.
• 6 x annual salary life insurance.
• Learning Together Programme to support ongoing personal and career development.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 13, 2025.

Export Control Requirements: Not an Export Control position.

Language Requirements: English Preferred

Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to acquire a UK Secret security clearance; the candidate must hold or be able to obtain Security Clearance (SC) and UK residency.

Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift: Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom).

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on grounds including race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or other characteristics covered by applicable law. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations during recruitment may include accessible interview locations, assistive technology, and flexible interview formats.