VP GM - UK Shared Services (Cycle 2 & Supply Chain)

StandardAero; Gosport; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join StandardAero, a global leader in MRO, as the head of the UK Engines Business Unit. You'll set strategies, lead a high-performing team, and enhance supply chain operations, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvements in a dynamic aviation environment. Enjoy comprehensive benefits like annual leave, pension matching, and onsite wellness programs.

Benefits

206 hours annual leave, plus 8 public holidays

4% employer match pension scheme

YuLife wellbeing services

Bonus opportunities

Generous paid sick leave

Life assurance cover

Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme

Onsite gym

Eye test vouchers

Seasonal flu jabs

Learning and training opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading mixed direct/indirect workforce in a regulated industry.
• 3+ years hands-on with regulators and contract negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead component-repair activity for the UK Engines Business Unit.
• Develop end-to-end supply chain strategies.
• Implement risk-mitigation plans for supply chain challenges.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Stakeholder management

Technical acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in aeronautical engineering or related field

Formal Lean Six Sigma certification

Job description

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know ‑ how to solve the simplest to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done—and done well.

What’s it like at StandardAero

Collaboration, safety and shared success are our foundation. You’ll join a growing global MRO leader that gives you the resources, stability and respect you need to build a long ‑ term career with a team you can count on.

What you’ll do

• Set the strategy. Lead all component ‑ repair activity for the UK Engines Business Unit and the full UK Supply Chain, driving safety, quality, cost and TAT results.
• Deliver the numbers. Partner with the Engines & Rotary VP/GM to achieve P&L, capacity and turnaround targets across multiple product lines and facilities.
• Lead a high ‑ performing team. Coach and empower five direct ‑ report managers (Operations ‑ Component Repair, Senior Engineering, Senior Supply Chain, Planning and Project Management) and their teams.
• Own the supply chain. Develop and execute end ‑ to ‑ end strategies for procurement, inventory, logistics, warehousing and distribution; negotiate contracts and manage supplier performance.
• Strengthen resilience. Implement risk ‑ mitigation plans for material shortages, global disruptions and other supply ‑ chain challenges.
• Champion compliance. Interface with FAA, EASA and the UK Military Airworthiness Authority; host audits and address customer and regulator actions.
• Drive continuous improvement. Apply Lean tools and data analytics to optimize cost, efficiency and reliability across component repair and supply ‑ chain operations.
• Represent the business. Provide forecast, demand ‑ planning and performance updates to Sector Presidents, Site leadership, Finance, Supply Chain and HR stakeholders.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in aeronautical engineering, aircraft engine maintenance, supply ‑ chain management or business administration (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years leading a mixed direct/indirect workforce, including labour planning and skills development.
• 5+ years directing large ‑ scale manufacturing, maintenance or repair ‑ engineering operations in a highly regulated industry.
• 5+ years managing full ‑ cycle supply ‑ chain functions—procurement, logistics, inventory and supplier management.
• 3+ years hands ‑ on experience with regulators, suppliers and contract negotiations.
• Proven analytical, problem ‑ solving, decision ‑ making and stakeholder ‑ management skills.
• Strong technical acumen with working knowledge of industry safety and quality standards.
• Completed aircraft/engine apprenticeship programme or equivalent practical training.
• Fellow or Chartered status with the Royal Aeronautical Society (or equivalent professional body).
• Formal Lean Six Sigma certification.

Benefits that make life better:

• 206 hours annual leave per year for employees working 37 hours per week, plus 8 public holidays
• 4% employer match pension scheme
• YuLife wellbeing services, including 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Program, personalised online fitness programs, and many more!
• Bonus opportunities
• Generous paid sick leave
• Life assurance cover
• Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
• Onsite gym at both the Fleetlands and Almondbank sites
• Eye test vouchers
• Seasonal flu jabs administered on site each year by Bupa
• Learning and training opportunities