Operations Project Manager

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.

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salary and allowances
• 7% employer contribution to pension
• 3x Life assurance
• Private healthcare and private dental
• Free eye tests and vouchers towards glasses
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee referral programme
• Training and development support to widen skills and knowledge
• 240 hours annual leave per annum, increasing by 12 hours per years' service up to max 300 hours

The Role:

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.

Other Duties Involve:

• Manage and coordinate aircraft painting projects globally, providing support and ensuring safety, quality control and compliance with Part 145 requirements and industry standards.
• Ensure staffing levels and skills are sufficient to fulfil customer requirements.
• 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.
• Develop and implement training programs for new station personnel.
• 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.
• Optimize resource allocation to ensure efficient use of personnel, equipment, and materials.
• 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.
• Manage the line Station costs and revenue and ensure all expenditure is recorded and potential cost savings or potential overspends are brought to the attention of the OMM.

In order to be successful in this role the Projects Manager will need to demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

• UKCAA B1 with type rated on A320, B737 & C-cert as well as 6 months of recency in the past 2 years.
• 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.

If you think this is the role for you and you have the necessary skills and attributes, please apply today or contact JMC Recruitment for more details. Please note that due to the high level of applicants we will only be contacting shortlisted candidates regarding this role. For this opportunity JMC Aviation Ltd is acting as an employment agency.