At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead flight training operations and ensure top-notch service delivery at RAF Valley.
- Company: Established provider of Flight Training Services with strong ties to the UK Military.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership role, and opportunity for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role requiring on-site presence and engagement with stakeholders.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact in military aviation while leading a dedicated team.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in regulated environments, with experience in aviation and military operations.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Our client is an established provider of Flight Training Services and Capabilities and works closely with the RAF and alongside the UK Military Flying Training System. To support their continued high‑level activity at the RAF Valley facility in North Wales (Anglesey), they are seeking a senior level General Manager who will be responsible for the continued supply and delivery of training equipment/aircraft and technical capabilities.
This is a high‑impact, high‑visibility leadership role requiring a credible leader who can deliver:
- Operational delivery and performance
- Regulatory governance (Part 145 / airworthiness)
- Senior stakeholder engagement (MoD / Customers / regulators)
- Cultural leadership and transformation
The successful candidate will act as our client’s senior leader at RAF Valley, accountable for site performance, customer confidence, safety and regulatory integrity. The role will have the following general responsibilities/exposure:
- Be responsible for circa 60 personnel and have close working connectivity with other Group sites
- Internal and external customer engagement and strength in relationship management
- Ensure continued levels of service and support are delivered against all activities on site
- Report to the Group Senior Management Team and work closely with all offices, ensuring a close and visible relationship
- Support technology and capability change, managing implementation and success
- Identify potential further service expansion opportunities whilst in regular contact with customers
Suitable candidates would need to have existing exposure to the aviation activity/maintenance environment, along with having existing exposure with the MoD and relating defence organisations. This is not an office‑based position, but is to be on the ground, visible and have positive engagement at all levels.
Scope and Breadth of the role includes:
- Operations
- Engineering / maintenance
- Regulatory alignment
- Stakeholder interface
- Culture and engagement
Specific Experience Targets and Requirements:
- MRO / Part 145 organisation
- Airworthiness / CAMO / maintenance leadership
- Military aviation (RAF / Fleet Air Arm) / relating industry
- Defence primes or complex outsourced operational environments
- 10:15+ years experience in regulated operational environments
- Proven senior site / programme leadership (5+ years)
- Direct accountability for operational performance, safety/compliance environments, customer/stakeholder relationships
- Strong working knowledge of CAA / MAA regulatory frameworks
- Part 145 / airworthiness frameworks
- Nominated Post Holder experience: highly desirable (but not essential)
- Technically credible enough to challenge, guide, and represent compliance
This position is a site‑based role at RAF Valley but also needs to be able to travel in support of business activity, as necessary. This role comes with a senior level salary range.
General Manager : Flight Services : North Wales in Holyhead employer: TipTopJob
Our client is a leading provider of Flight Training Services, offering an exceptional work environment at the RAF Valley facility in North Wales. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, the company fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, ensuring that team members are engaged and empowered to excel in their roles. The General Manager position not only provides a competitive salary but also the opportunity to make a significant impact within the aviation sector while working closely with military and regulatory stakeholders.
