Senior Aircraft Maintenance Operations Manager & Site Lead - Line and Base Maintenance

TN United Kingdom; Test Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Aircraft Maintenance Operations Manager to lead maintenance operations for Chinook aircraft. This dynamic role involves overseeing maintenance teams, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing operational budgets. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and project management skills, along with a deep understanding of aircraft maintenance within the UK Defence Air Environment. Join a forward-thinking organization where your expertise will contribute to vital aerospace operations and help shape the future of aviation maintenance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a regulated aircraft maintenance environment.
• Strong knowledge of military/commercial airworthiness systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Chinook maintenance operations at RAF Odiham.
• Ensure compliance with maintenance regulations and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Aircraft Maintenance

Military Airworthiness

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Technical Qualifications

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Senior Aircraft Maintenance Operations Manager & Site Lead - Line and Base Maintenance, Middle Wallop

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Middle Wallop, United Kingdom

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Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Aircraft Maintenance Operations Manager to lead line and base maintenance operations for BDUK at RAF Odiham and AAC Middle Wallop. This role involves overseeing the Chinook Maintenance Repair Organisation (MRO) teams and supporting our Vertical Lift business unit.

As one of the nominated Maintenance Managers (Form 4) under BDUK's MAA Part 145 Maintenance Repair Organisation, you will be responsible for ensuring safe, compliant, and delivery of aircraft maintenance.

Responsibilities:

Initially, your focus will be on leading the Chinook Line and Base maintenance operations for the UK Chinook Maintenance Operations Teams at Odiham and Middle Wallop as part of the BDUK multi-site, multi-platform MRO and also teams working under the RAF Quality Management System.

• Lead and manage a team of Boeing employees and leaders performing maintenance under Boeing's MAA MRP Part 145 approval.

• Ensure safe, compliant, on-budget, and on-time aircraft maintenance as the nominated MAA Form 4 maintenance manager at RAF Odiham.

• Collaborate closely with the Military CAMO, Chinook and Vertical Lift Programme management teams, and DE&S to deliver the contracted statement of work.

• Adhere to the BDUK MOE and Operations Manual, ensuring adherence to budget control and reporting on performance.

• Manage technical employees in an aerospace scheduled maintenance environment, including planning teams and production control/maintenance control.

• Act as the Site Lead in Odiham, maintaining a strong relationship with the Station Commander and representing Boeing to internal and external stakeholders.

• Ensure compliance with Station requirements for fire safety, security training, and other operational needs.

• Support the Programme team in communicating with relevant customer stakeholders. • Interact with senior military and company officials, working independently under time constraints and pressure.

• Demonstrate excellent communication and people skills, familiarity with supply systems, and military maintenance practices and procedures.

• Function effectively in a demanding, on-call, operational environment and obtain a UK security clearance.

• Manage the growth of capability and lead the strategy of new processes.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, exceptional leadership skills, and a deep understanding of maintenance practices within the UK Defence Air Environment (DAE) and/or the commercial aircraft maintenance sector.A combination of relevant qualifications and experience will be considered.

• Proven experience in management within a highly regulated aircraft maintenance environment.

• Strong knowledge of military/commercial airworthiness and regulatory systems.

• Experience in working with CAMO and managing planning teams.

• Excellent project management skills and ability to work against tight deadlines.

• Familiarity with supply systems and aircraft maintenance practices and procedures.

• Ability to interact with senior military and company officials. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in working in a multi-disciplined environment.

• Ability to obtain a UK security clearance.

We offer a competitive salary package and the opportunity to work in a challenging and rewarding environment. If you have a background in aircraft maintenance, planning, and maintenance support, and are ready to excel in a senior management role, we encourage you to apply!

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Relocation:

No relocation available

Export Control Requirement:

Not an export control position

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a safety sensitive position

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Experience Level:

Manager - L

Job Type:

Regular

Job Code:

GM83ML (GMF)