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The Boeing Company Operations Manager in Lossiemouth, United Kingdom

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us!

As part of our continued growth supporting our customers both domestically and internationally, we are looking for highly skilled aircraft maintenance professionals to join our team. We support the UK Poseidon MRA Mk1 in Lossiemouth, international P8 customers across the globe and will be supporting the E7 Wedgetail located in Lossiemouth. Successful applicants will be based in Lossiemouth, Scotland.

Responsibilities:

The Maintenance Operations Manager leads the P8-A aircraft maintenance team performing primarily base maintenance in support of the Royal Air Force at RAF Lossiemouth. The role is varied, and the successful applicant will work closely with the Operations Managers, leading and managing a team of Boeing Task Leads, Supervisors and Technicians, performing aircraft maintenance under BDUK's MAA MRP Part 145 (MAOS) and alongside the RAF under Contractor Working Party arrangements. The Maintenance Manager is responsible for all aspects of planning and executing P8 maintenance activities in the Atlantic Building in RAF Lossiemouth.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience in managing technical employees in an aerospace scheduled maintenance environment, with knowledge of military and commercial airworthiness and regulatory systems an advantage. The role will require effective interaction with senior military and company officials; independent work under time constraints and pressure; excellent communication and people skills; familiarity with supply systems and aircraft maintenance practices and procedures. The ability to function in a demanding, on-call, operational environment is essential.

Boeing is seeking either a high potential candidate who has demonstrated success within the Company, ready to excel in their first management appointment, or an experienced manager (internal or external), that has worked in an aircraft maintenance environment, with a background in planning, organizing and executing scheduled maintenance work against tight deadlines.

Other duties include:

  • Managing employees performing customer support, logistics, technical, retrofit, repair and maintenance activities within Product Support.

  • Developing and executing project and process plans, implementing policies and procedures, and setting operational goals.

  • Acquiring resources for projects and processes, providing technical management of suppliers and leading process improvements.

  • Developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports.

  • Providing oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes.

  • Managing, developing, and motivating team members.

Typical Education/Experience:

  • Degree level or equivalent in a relevant technical discipline

  • UK/EASA Part 66 Licence B1 and/or B2 or equivalent

  • Management/leadership experience within an aircraft Maintenance repair organisation (MRO), Military Maintenance Organisation (MMO) or Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO)

  • 737 derivative aircraft technical experience an advantage

  • Project management experience.

UK MOD Security Clearance (or willingness to obtain) is essential, higher levels of Security Clearance may be desirable

-Important information regarding this requisition: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK.-UK MOD Security Clearance (or willingness to obtain) is essential, higher levels of Security Clearance may be desirable.

-Please apply asap for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date

-All information provided will be checked and may be verified.

-Please apply asap for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date.

CANDIDATES MUST HAVE CURRENT LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK IMMEDIATELY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. BOEING WILL NOT ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN IMMIGRATION AND LABOR SPONSORSHIP FOR ANY APPLICANTS. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate will be expected to undergo a SECURITY CHECK/CLEARANCE.

Export Control Requirements: This is an export control position.

Export Control Details: Non – US based job

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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