Operations Support Specialist

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

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an Operations Support Specialist based in Gosport, UK. This full-time role will support Rotary Wing platforms, overseeing maintenance and planning activities. The ideal candidate will have experience in major repairs and modifications, along with the ability to manage project-related KPIs and compliance. The position offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and opportunities for personal development, but does not provide relocation assistance.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual incentives

23 days annual leave plus public holidays

Pension plan with employer contribution

Company-paid medical plan

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance major repairs and modification operations.
• Familiarity with GOLDesp MoD form 700 and GOLDesp MRO.
• Knowledge of regulatory publications and quality assurance systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project and operational plans.
• Maintain relationships with internal and external customers.
• Provide oversight of aircraft maintenance work.
• Achieve cost, schedule, and quality goals.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Maximise success through risk identification and management.
• Track and report KPIs.

Skills

Maintenance Major Repairs & Modification Operations experience

Working knowledge of GOLDesp MoD form 700 and GOLDesp MRO

Knowledge of MAA Regulatory Articles and Quality Assurance

Job description

Operations Support Specialist

Company: Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited

Major UK programmes such as Apache, Chinook, C‑17, P‑8A and E‑7 Wedgetail are supported and delivered by Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) Ltd, a subsidiary of The Boeing Company. Employing more than 1,800 people, BDUK also provides engineering sustainment and support for aircraft in service with the UK armed forces along with virtual and instructor‑led training. Leveraging our established defence business in the UK and blending our local expertise with our One Boeing global approach, BDUK is well positioned to support the UK with its current and future defence and security. This is a full‑time role based on‑site at Gosport.

Role Overview

Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) is seeking an Operations Support Specialist to support Rotary Wing platforms. The role provides support to the MRO Control team during the execution stage of maintenance by providing planning/scheduling support, task readiness document control and data metrics during the delivery of aircraft maintenance repairs and modification work. This key role interfaces with MRO Senior Leadership, Programme Management, Engineering, Supply Chain and works in collaboration with suppliers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project and operational plans to meet programme commitments to the customer and business.
• Establish and maintain influential partnerships and relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers, including direct liaison with MOD and RAF customers.
• Provide programme oversight of aircraft maintenance work carried out at depth to meet time, cost and quality requirements.
• Develop, maintain and implement programme execution plans, including organisation of staffing resources and facilities.
• Achieve cost, schedule and quality goals through effective project management discipline, operations planning, production control and scheduling procedures/methodologies.
• Ensure team and project compliance with all applicable policies and regulations, contractual and statutory quality and safety requirements.
• Maximise potential for successful programme/project execution and growth by identifying risks and opportunities and devising, managing and monitoring associated mitigation and realisation plans and actions.
• Champion and support continuous improvement across Boeing activities on site.
• Track and report KPIs, communicating and managing associated risks, issues or opportunities.
• Manage ad‑hoc projects driven by business requirements.

Preferred Experience

• Maintenance Major Repairs & Modification Operations experience.
• Working knowledge of GOLDesp MoD form 700 and GOLDesp MRO.
• Knowledge of MAA Regulatory Articles (RA), MAA Regulatory Publication (MRP), Part 145 BDUK Part 145 MOE aviation Quality Assurance (QA) and Safety Management System (SMS) and application within area of accountability.

Competencies

• Capable of working and communicating with management levels, cross‑functional areas and customers effectively.
• Capable and experienced in sequencing and controlling demanding workloads on time, to budget and to required standard.
• Demonstrates Boeing values and behaviours: Safety & Quality, Trust, People Focus, Ownership, Innovation.

Additional Information

Work Authorization: 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 sponsor immigration.

Security Clearance: Requires ability to obtain a UK security clearance.

Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans.
• Continuous learning: develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: we provide the tools and flexibility so you can 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 first 26 weeks.
• Long‑term sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week.
• 6 × annual salary life insurance.
• Learning Together Programme to support ongoing personal and career development.

Language Requirements: Not Applicable

Education: Not Applicable