The Role

Volantes Technical Recruitment are looking for an experienced On-Wing Operations manager to be accountable for the management, leadership, delivery and compliance of the GES LHR On-Wing Operations function. Ensuring all operational activities are carried out IAW the relevant company policies, procedures, regulatory requirements and safety legislation. Reporting directly into the Head of GES EMEA.

 

Behaviours

- Align with organisations core values of Safety, Quality, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence and Sustainable development 

- We listen, we lead, we understand

- A ‘Can do if’ approach to problem solving and delivery 

- Comfortable working in an operationally urgent and customer focused environment

 

Role Accountabilities

- Operational performance and delivery via execution of the delivery plan / schedule 

- Adherence to company HSE, safety, quality and compliance standards, policies and procedures 

- Functional adherence and compliance to regulatory legislation and company approvals (MOE) 

- Delivery reporting and data analysis to identify and implement process improvements 

- Operational delivery in line with budget forecasts 

- Lead, coach and develop the On-Wing operations team 

- Resource management in line with HR policies and procedures 

- Ensuring capability, training and competence in line with strategic operational demand profile 

- Collaborate and communicate effectively within muti-functional and diverse teams 

- Communicate and build strong connections with colleagues, suppliers, partners and customers 

- Read, interpret and understand approved technical data (e.g. AMM, EM, SB’S, AD’S) 

- Support regulatory, customer and internal audits 

- Implementation of new capabilities to enable future growth 

- Sponsor, lead and co-ordinate operational improvement projects 

- lead and support quality and compliance investigations (5 why & RCA)

- Support long term load and capacity planning 

- Able to work flexible hours and available for ad-hoc functional escalations outside of normal operating hours

 

Experience & Qualifications

- Experience of managing and leading large teams in an aviation / MRO / 145 maintenance environment

- Depth of knowledge of 145 regulations, approved maintenance data, human factors and SMS

- Familiarisation of AMOS or other MRP systems is preferable

 

Salary, Allowances & Benefits

Basic Salary discussed on application + £1,200 per annum London weighting (non-pensionable). Company funded Bupa private medical healthcare, medical assistance schemes, access to retail and gym membership discounts, competitive company pension scheme

 

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