Programme Manager - EAB

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn’t just treat you like a number. You’ll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on‑the‑job training and team of experts mean you’ll be set up for success.

Key Responsibilities And Duties

• Ensure all functions achieve agreed quality standards and deadlines in line with customer, OEM and Company requirements.
• Maintain cost effective resource levels and ensure all staff recruited meet the required specification.
• Motivate teams to achieve optimum levels of performance, paying particular attention to Utilisation, On Time Delivery (OTD) & Turn Around Times (TAT).
• Monitor financial expenditure in order to achieve agreed savings and targets.
• Liaise with Commercial Team to ensure customer requirements are being met.
• Ensure that processes and procedures are in place to ensure all functions operate efficiently to the required quality standards.
• Lead the Management Team and the programme strategy and identify opportunities for performance improvement.
• Ensure that team and individual development needs are identified in each function and training action plans are implemented.
• Develop appropriate channels of communication within and across functions to facilitate effective team working.
• Ensure that all necessary facilities and equipment are available and serviceable.
• Act in accordance with the duties and responsibilities stipulated in the Quality Manual and JAR/FAR 145 Management Organisation Exposition.
• Carry out any further activities in support of the business as required and reasonably requested.
• Adherence to our Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety Management Systems (SMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and all associated Business Manuals.

Competencies

• Good communication skills.
• Good leadership skills.
• Performance management of staff.
• Self‑motivated, and able to prioritise and manage own workload.
• Good teamwork and problem‑solving skills.
• Organising workload to achieve output with minimal supervision.

Functional

• Training/experience in a technical field.
• Experience of managing a multi‑functional team in a challenging and dynamic environment.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with quality procedures and documentation including process paperwork, parts routing procedures, Engineering Repair Instructions, Detailed Work Instructions and Non‑Conformance Report system.
• Project management experience.

Organisational Relationships

The role will be working with multiple aspects of Standard Aero globally and will be required to be the main focal point of the Business Unit.

Professional Qualifications/Education And Training

• Formal education ideally in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain (degree level preferred).
• 5 years’ experience in relevant discipline working at senior level.
• Demonstrable skills in leading a diverse group of employees.

Experience

Working within an Operational Aerospace MRO environment. This is not an exhaustive list and from time to time additional responsibilities may be provided directly from your Line Manager.

Benefits That Make Life Better

• 206 hours annual leave per year for employees working 37 hours per week, plus 8 public holidays.
• Employer match pension scheme.
• YuLife wellbeing services, including 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Program, personalised online fitness programs, and many more!
• Bonus opportunities.
• Generous paid sick leave.
• Life assurance cover.
• Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.
• Onsite gym at both the Fleetlands and Almondbank sites.
• Electric Vehicle Scheme.
• Seasonal flu jabs administered on site each year by Bupa.
• Learning and training opportunities.

About Us

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911: With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customised solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning‑based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on‑the‑job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.