Obsolescence Manager

Electus Recruitment Solutions; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development

Defence aerospace exposure

Job summary

Electus Recruitment Solutions in the United Kingdom is seeking a specialist to lead obsolescence management and ensure continuing airworthiness across complex aviation systems. You will identify risks, coordinate with authorities and suppliers, and develop practical solutions to keep aircraft available and compliant. The role offers hybrid working and clear career progression within defence aerospace.

Qualifications

• Active Continuing Airworthiness Management experience in aviation/aerospace.
• Obsolescence management experience for aircraft, engines, components and mission equipment.
• Strong knowledge of UK and international aviation regulations and continuing airworthiness requirements.
• Relevant technical qualification (licence or degree) or comparable industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and ongoing management of an effective obsolescence management system.
• Identify, assess and resolve obsolescence risks across aircraft, engines and equipment.
• Develop practical solutions with suppliers and regulatory authorities.
• Monitor compliance with continuing airworthiness requirements and audits.

Skills

Continuing Airworthiness Management

Obsolescence management

Aviation regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Independent leadership

Education

Aircraft maintenance licence

Aerospace engineering degree

Aeronautical engineering degree

Equivalent industry experience

Job description

About the organisation

This established defence aerospace organisation provides specialist aviation services that support operational readiness, training and mission capability. Its work involves complex aircraft platforms, regulated engineering environments and close collaboration with customers, suppliers and technical authorities across the UK and internationally.

The role

You will get the opportunity to make an impact on aircraft availability and operational readiness while developing your career in defence aerospace. This is an opportunity to lead obsolescence management across complex aviation systems and help ensure that technical risks are identified and resolved before they affect operational capability.

What you will need

• British nationality is required for this role.
• Proven experience in Continuing Airworthiness Management and obsolescence management within an aviation or aerospace environment.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable UK and international aviation regulations and continuing airworthiness requirements.
• A relevant technical qualification such as an aircraft maintenance licence, aerospace or aeronautical engineering degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience working with technical authorities, original equipment manufacturers, repair organisations or other specialist engineering stakeholders.

Salary and rewards

Up to £65,000 plus a hybrid working pattern and genuine scope for career development within a specialist defence environment.

Your role

• Lead the development and ongoing management of an effective obsolescence management system.
• Identify, assess and resolve obsolescence risks affecting aircraft, engines, components and mission equipment.
• Develop practical solutions with suppliers, technical authorities and engineering stakeholders.
• Monitor regulatory compliance and ensure obsolescence activities support continuing airworthiness requirements.
• Support safety and quality activities including corrective actions arising from audits and investigations.
• Provide technical advice on obsolescence matters while contributing to operational and commercial performance.

Your experience

• Technical experience across continuing airworthiness, aircraft support or aerospace engineering.
• Strong understanding of aviation regulatory frameworks and their application within engineering environments.
• Practical knowledge of obsolescence management, lifecycle risks and engineering change.
• Experience leading technical activities and influencing stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex technical issues clearly.
• Organised, resilient and commercially aware with the confidence to work independently and lead others.

Benefits and balance

• The employer supports employees through a competitive overall package with benefits designed to support financial wellbeing, health and personal development.
• The role also provides exposure to complex defence aerospace programmes and opportunities to develop specialist technical and leadership capability.

Where you will be based

The role can be based in Bournemouth or Teesside with a hybrid working arrangement. Some domestic and international travel may be required.

Equal opportunities

Due to the nature of work at our client's site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens.

Contract type

This is a permanent role.