Senior MRO & Operations Lead – Aerospace Defence

Boeing; Odiham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Head of Maintenance, Repair & Operations to manage aviation maintenance operations across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in aircraft maintenance, leadership in regulated environments, and a proven ability to ensure safe and timely maintenance delivery. This role is based at Wattisham Airfield with frequent travel to Odiham, and it offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual incentive plans

Pension Plan with up to 9% employer contribution

100% pay for the first 26 weeks of short-term sickness

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior management within a highly regulated aircraft maintenance environment.
• Demonstrable knowledge of military/commercial airworthiness, regulatory systems, and CAMO interaction.
• Ability to obtain required UK security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage maintenance teams performing line and base maintenance.
• Ensure safe, compliant, and timely maintenance delivery.
• Liaise with military CAMO and partner with Vertical Lift programme management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making under pressure

Commercial awareness

Job description

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Head of Maintenance, Repair & Operations to manage aviation maintenance operations across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in aircraft maintenance, leadership in regulated environments, and a proven ability to ensure safe and timely maintenance delivery. This role is based at Wattisham Airfield with frequent travel to Odiham, and it offers a competitive salary and benefits package.