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Off Wing Operations Manager

Hounslow
1 week ago
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Line Up Aviation is a specialist recruitment company serving the aviation and aerospace sectors for over 35 years. We partner with some of the industry's most renowned organisations, delivering the highest standards of service.
We are currently recruiting for the following position on behalf of our client based at London Heathrow:
To be successful in your application you will need to hold UK working rights at the time of application.

Job Title: Off Wing Operations Manager
Location: Heathrow Airport
Contract Type: Permanent, Fulltime
Package: Competitive + Bens

Scope of Role

Responsible for the management, leadership, and overall delivery of the Off-Wing Operations function for our established client at LHR. This role ensures full compliance with company policies, procedures, and all relevant regulatory requirements, while driving continuous departmental improvement.
Key duties include leading, coaching, and developing Off-Wing Operations staff, ensuring all activities are conducted in accordance with applicable safety legislation and regulatory standards. The role also ensures strict adherence to our clients existing systems, processes, and policies, while promoting and upholding the company's Vision, Mission, and Values.

Accountable for Operations Management & Execution

Off-Wing Operations delivery and execution of the plans/schedules in line with customer requirements
Co-ordinating resources, materials, tooling & documentation to enable operational delivery
Leading and driving functional operational meetings, ensuring all VMB's are maintained and updated
Ensuring the correct capabilities are established to support all Off-Wing maintenance activities
Supporting long-term planning & forecasting
Developing the Off-Wing Operations budget and manage cost controls to the agreed budget
Sponsoring, leading and co-ordinating improvement projects and activities to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, safety, compliance.
Developing and implementing a strategy to ensure that critical processes run effectively and achieve organizational goals and performance KPIs
Developing internal KPI's and metrics as needed to manage the performance of the Off-Wing Operations function
Providing weekly and monthly reports delivery reports to the Head of GES EMEA
Qualification & Experience

Experience of leadership in an aviation / engineering / manufacturing operational delivery-based role
Knowledge of aviation regulations, including EASA Part 145
Familiarisation of AMOS or other MRP systems is preferable

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