MRO Delivery Manager - AAC Middle Wallop

Job Description

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[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a subsidiary of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Company and currently employs over 1,800 people in the UK. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to our UK Defence customers including E-7 AEW&C, P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, C4ISTAR Services, Through Life Support for the Chinook and Apache Fleets, Logistic Information Services and Training Services.

We are looking for a MRO Delivery Manager (AAC Middle Wallop) to work within our Maintenance Operations environment, alongside our MOD customer on Vertical Lift platforms. Reporting directly to the Senior Operations Manager (Form 4 Holder), the Delivery Manager provides full accountability and management of the aircraft Maintenance Operations, Maintenance Support or Maintenance Workshop areas by having direct control, oversight and leadership of a multidiscipline team.

Travel within the UK is expected and some overseas travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing a team in delivering aircraft and/or aircraft component maintenance to the customer, on time, to budget with first time quality standards.
• Implementing and maintaining an MRP 145 Production team and adherence of the plan/Schedule
• Regular engagement with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Supply Chain, Production Service Engineers, CAMO, Commercial and Programme in the delivery of aircraft and/or component maintenance.
• Medium- and Long-term resource planning
• Day-to-day monitoring and coordination of all operational teams
• Work alongside the customer and other [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] MRO Managers for the prioritisation of maintenance output and allocation of staff within a [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 145.
• Actively encourage, lead and participate in Continuous Improvement workshops, to identify and address inefficiencies.
• Respond to quality and safety deficiencies and lead the corrective actions and associated documentation changes.
• Management, mentoring and development of the aircraft maintainers and supporting staff within your team associated tasks for your direct reports
• Identify and produce output focused metrics, reporting to Operations leadership and Programme Management.

Basic Qualifications

• Fluent written and spoken English
• Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] internal course “Exploring Leadership.”

Preferred Experience

• Demonstrable experience of aircraft maintenance operations, in a UK Defence or commercial context.
• The ability to provide knowledge-based leadership/oversight and apply both technical and human factors (HF) knowledge, with regard to the running and control of maintenance staff, against industry and organisational requirements.
• A good communicator, technical and non-technical, with the ability to effectively engage across multiple Functions and levels, both internally and with the customer.
• A working knowledge of MAA Regulatory Articles (RA), MAA Regulatory Publication (MRP) Part 145, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] MRP 145 MOE, aviation Quality Assurance (QA) and Safety Management System (SMS) processes, and the application of these requirements within their area of accountability, responsibility and authority
• Capable of understanding and interpreting Technical Documents, Technical Drawings and/or associated Authorised Technical Publications (ATP’s), to provide guidance to their team/s if necessary
• Familiarity with supply, quality and safety systems with knowledge of military maintenance practices and procedures desirable.
• Ability to mentor and coach team members and develop productive relationships with direct reports.

Additional Information

Work Authorisation: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] U.S. based payroll.

Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain a UK security clearance for which the Government requires UK Citizenship.

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

What [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Offers You:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans.
• Continuous learning: you’ll develop the mindset 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.
• 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 the first 26 weeks.
• Long-term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week.
• 6 x annual salary life insurance.
• Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development.

Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 21, 2026.