Aerospace à Grande-Bretagne

You will lead line, base, and back shop support maintenance operations for Boeing Defence UK’s Vertical Lift business, based at Wattisham Airfield with regular travel to RAF Odiham. As one of the nominated Maintenance Managers (MAA Form 4) under BDUK’s MAA Part 145 Maintenance Repair Organisation, you will ensure safe, compliant, cost‑effective, and on‑time aircraft maintenance for the assigned UK maintenance teams.

• Lead and manage Boeing maintenance teams and supervisors performing line and base maintenance under Boeing’s MAA Part 145 approval at Wattisham and during visits to Odiham.
• Act as the nominated MAA Form 4 Maintenance Manager for the assigned site(s), ensuring safe, compliant and timely maintenance delivery.
• Serve as MRO Site Lead for Wattisham, representing Boeing to station leadership, external stakeholders and customers during regular engagement with Odiham.
• Liaise with Military CAMO, working in a matrix organisation, partnering with Vertical Lift programme management teams, and DE&S to deliver the contracted statement of work.
• Ensure compliance with Boeing Defence UK Maintenance Organisation Exposition, Operations Manual, station requirements (fire safety, security training) and other regulatory obligations.
• Manage planning, production control/maintenance control and technical staff in a scheduled aerospace maintenance environment.
• Control budgetary elements, report on performance metrics and implement continuous improvement to meet on‑time and on‑budget targets.
• Support programme communications with customer stakeholders and interface with senior military and company officials.
• Operate effectively in a demanding, on‑call operational environment and lead capability growth and process change activities.
• Maintain familiarity with supply chain/systems and ensure required training, security and competency standards are met.

• Proven experience in senior management within a highly regulated aircraft maintenance environment (military and/or commercial).
• Demonstrable knowledge of military/commercial airworthiness, regulatory systems and CAMO interaction.
• Desirable: experience holding Form 4 previously in Commercial or Defence regulatory framework.
• Experience leading planning teams, production/maintenance control and multi‑site operations.
• Strong project management skills and ability to deliver against tight deadlines.
• Proven track record of stakeholder engagement with senior military and commercial officials.
• Experience implementing process improvements and growing maintenance capability.
• Ability to obtain required UK security clearance (5 years UK residency).
• Full eligibility to work in the UK (no sponsorship available).

• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong decision-making under pressure and ability to work independently.
• Commercial awareness and budget control experience.
• Familiarity with supply systems and logistics supporting aircraft maintenance.
• Collaborative, customer-focused approach and ability to represent Boeing at senior levels.

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans.
• Continuous learning – you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you – we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Excellent adoption and parental leave options.
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a winter break between Christmas and New Year.
• Pension plan with up to 9% employer contribution.
• Short‑term sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks.
• Long‑term sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week.
• 4× annual salary life insurance.
• Learning Together Programme to support your ongoing personal and career development.
• Access to Boeing's well‑being programmes, tools and incentives.

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited (BDUK) is a subsidiary of The Boeing Company. Employing more than 1,800 people, BDUK 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 challenges.