MFTS Maintenance Operations Manager

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MFTS Maintenance Operations
Shawbury

Permanent

About our team
Airbus Helicopters is the worlds largest helicopter manufacturer and the companys site at Oxford Airport is Britains civil helicopter hub.
AHUK offers considerable experience in helicopter sales bespoke completions maintenance and spares support. Its in-house engineering capabilities include design customisation installation
flight-testing and certification as well as technical support maintenance training and the supply of spares for civil and military applications.
AHUK is the MoDs chosen provider of helicopters and maintenance for its No.1 Helicopter Flying school (referred to as MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey).

Description/Overall purpose of the Job
As the MFTS Maintenance Operations Manager you are responsible for the management and execution of all Part-145 activities across the MFTS MRO facilities and line stations. Your mission is to
ensure that our fleet is maintained to the highest safety and quality standards ensuring maximum aircraft availability to meet the rigorous demands of the Daily Flying Programme.
You will act as the primary engineering focal point for the MoD at both Shawbury and Valley ensuring full compliance with UK CAA Part-145 and CAP 562 Leaflet B40 regulations while fostering a
Just Culture and a proactive safety environment.

Main responsibilities
Operational Leadership & Execution
Operational Leadership: Oversee the UK MFTS (RW) Engineering Team to ensure Base and Line maintenance are delivered on time within cost and to exacting quality standards.
Technical Quality: Ensure the satisfactory completion and certification of all work in accordance with Work Orders approved MOE procedures and CAA standards.
Workmanship: Guarantee that the quality of workmanship across the engineering workforce is exemplary and acceptable to the organization and the UK CAA.

Supply Chain Integrity: Oversee incoming inspections classification segregation and storage of components and materials per manufacturer recommendations.

Resource & Infrastructure Management
Resource Management: Ensure the team is appropriately staffed with qualified authorized personnel. Manage training records and competency assessments to maintain operational readiness.
Facility Readiness: Ensure the availability of hangars workshops and specialized office/store accommodation appropriate to the planned work scope.
Working Environment: Maintain an environment that supports technical excellence including the provision of all necessary technical documents and secure record storage.
Contracted Support: Ensure any sub-contracted work is correctly detailed in work orders and fulfilled regarding strict inspection and quality control.

Safety & Regulatory Compliance
Safety Culture: Lead the implementation of Safety Policy and Human Factors (HF) initiatives on the hangar floor fostering a proactive Just Culture.
Safety & Compliance: Act as the aircraft incident/accident focal point. Ensure all occurrences are reported via the QMS and that all activity aligns with CAA Pt 145 and Part CAMO requirements.
Audit Ownership: Directly respond to and resolve compliance deficiencies identified by independent audits within your remit.
Personnel Competence: Ensure all personnel under your control are competent qualified and authorized to perform their assigned duties.

Stakeholder Communication & Escalation
Reporting: Establish regular reviews with the Part-145 Maintenance Manager to escalate any discrepancies or difficulties regarding maintenance standards.
Critical Alerts: Formally notify the Accountable Manager of any emerging financial deficiencies or significant personnel shortages (e.g. >25% staff absence).
Strategic Reporting: Provide regular performance insights to the AHUK Management Team and contribute to the MFTS Continuous Improvement Programme.

Knowledge and Skills
Essential Experience & Qualifications
Licensing: Licensed B1 and/or B2 C-rated engineer with Type Ratings on H135/H145 platforms.
Education: Degree-level qualification in Engineering or Management (BEng BSc MEng or MSc).
Leadership: Exstensive technical experience in Aviation/Aerospace with proven experience in technical and commercial leadership.
Regulatory Knowledge: Deep expertise in CAA Pt 145 Part CAMO and Continued Airworthiness Management (CAM).
Systems: High proficiency in MS Office and experience with SAP/ERP software.

Desirable
Direct experience with UK Military Aviation or the UK MFTS ecosystem.
Project/Change Management certifications (e.g. PRINCE2) or IOSH qualifications.
A background in Aircraft Fleet Planning.

Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Fleet Availability: Maintain aircraft availability levels to support a mission availability of 95% of the Daily Flying Program.
Punctuality: Ensure 100% On-Time Delivery (OTD) for the Daily Flying Programme.
Maintenance Efficiency: Achieve >95% OTD for aircraft exiting Base Maintenance.
Safety: Maintain TF1 Safety rates in strict alignment with AHUK objectives.

Additional requirements
Due to the nature of this position you will require DBS Security Clearance and be eligible for SC clearance.
Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations.
All candidates must possess the current legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Airbus will not be able to offer sponsorship for any employment Visas.

The Reward
In joining the Airbus family you will play a critical part in delivering the most efficient helicopters for its customers who serve protect save lives and carry passengers in demanding environments. On top of your competitive base salary you will have access to the following benefits below via our Airbus salary sacrifice schemes:
Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) single cover for employees paid by the company
Pension: Employees are auto-enrolled into the Airbus Group UK Retirement Fund. Initially AH contributes 6% employee 4% basic
Share Incentive Plan and ESOP. Annual share schemes at company discretion.
Success Share Discretionary Group bonus scheme (conditions apply)
Bikes to Work (up to 3000) (employee purchase scheme)
Technology ( employee purchase scheme)
Mydrive (employee car purchase scheme)
Den-Plan (employee purchase scheme)
Health-care Cash Scheme
Personal Accident Insurance (employee purchase scheme)

Health Assessments
Travel Insurance
Shopping vouchers/discounts
Financial/Legal Advice (eg Will-writing; Lasting Power of Attorney)

Data Protection
By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background age gender disability sexual orientation or religious belief.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. After this date the applications will then be reviewed Feedback will be given and Interviews will be arranged. Please direct any questions relating to this job posting to in the first instance for the attention of the HR Team.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the Companys success reputation and sustainable growth.

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