Projekt Manager (m/w/d) Internationale Operations

JMC Aviation are working with an MRO company based in Southend/Norwich, looking to recruit a new Operations Projects Manager to join their team. This client is an international line and base maintenance provider, operating a comprehensive level of support for commercial aircraft operators. As an independent MRO, they are able to adapt their approach to respond to rapidly changing requirements and provide services which include component repairs, overhauls, piece part manufacture, aircraft fuel tank repairs, aircraft maintenance, aircraft interiors and AOG support. The company’s culture of being a friendly, dynamic team with a professional work ethic of continually nurturing talent, means that their employees’ ongoing learning and development is taken seriously with training support to widen skills and knowledge. This is a Permanent Position based in Southend/Norwich. Working 40 hours per week, however this needs to be flexible dependent on workload. 7% Employer Contribution Pension – 3x Life Assurance – Private Healthcare & Private Dental – Free Eye Tests & Vouchers Towards Glasses – Employee Assistance Programme – Employee Referral Programme – Cycle to Work Scheme – Buy & Sell Annual Leave – Salary Sacrifice Scheme – Holiday Perks This Operations Projects Manager role is responsible for overseeing aircraft painting projects, establishing new line stations, and managing special projects to meet customer requirements in international locations. This role involves optimising manpower deployment, implementing best practices, and leading a dynamic team to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency in project delivery. Manage and coordinate aircraft painting projects globally, providing support and ensuring safety, quality control and compliance with Part 145 requirements and industry standards. – Monitor project budgets and timelines to ensure cost-effective completion and on-time performance. – Lead the setup of new line stations, including facility planning, staffing, spares provisioning and equipment procurement. – Ensure all new stations meet Part 145 maintenance requirements and company operational standards. – Oversee special projects as assigned, such as managing AOG recovery or aircraft reactivation projects in overseas locations. – Conduct performance appraisals, manage roster, approve leave / sickness and implement development plans for team members. – Deputising the Operations Maintenance Manager as required – Provide support and oversight to the team during non-office hours to ensure safe, efficient and effective aircraft maintenance operation in the station – In order to be successful in this role the Projects Manager will need to demonstrate the following skills and attributes: – Extensive hands on experience of certifying Aircraft with an EASA part 66 licence and appropriate company authorisation – Management experience within the aviation industry, preferably managing other Licensed Engineers – Experience within Base maintenance and aircraft painting essential. – Technical experience in aviation and able to demonstrate knowledge of airworthiness regulation, MOE, MEL and its use, SRM understanding and the limits of technical data and the impact of that. – Have a working knowledge of Aircraft Maintenance Production Planning