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We have been commissioned by a leading Airline to source an General Manager of Engineering on a permanent basis for their operation in the UK.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive company and become part of a forward thinking and well established organisation.
Reporting to the Senior GM Operations you will be responsible for the following:-
Scope & Responsibilities:-
- Reporting to the Senior GM Operations, you will have overall responsibility for setting-up, orchestrating, coordinating and managing all engineering and technical aspects of the Company's International long-haul operational activities.
- These duties include, but are not limited to: the management of all aircraft engineering including supervision and auditing of service providers; implementation of any servicing bulletins, Airworthiness Directives or OEBs; the scheduling of long term maintenance checks; supervision of all technical procurement; provision and management of aircraft IFE software and hardware; project management of the technical aspects of entry into service of additional aircraft; management of contactors for seat and IFE support; technical aspects of maintaining the aircraft interior.
- Required to coordinate with and give assistance, where necessary, to his engineering counterparts at the companies HQ.
- Responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of all personnel in the department, directing policies and procedures for efficient handling of aircraft and passengers in-line with the Company's standards and procedures.
- Ensuring that Direct Reports' duties are clearly understood and discharged by the relevant individuals.
- Responsible for budgeting and controlling capital expenditure for engineering/technical department.
- Responsible for training of staff to manage budget and reduce costs without compromising safety or on-time performance.
- Monitor and re-evaluate all technical contracts and service level agreements (SLAs) with each provider and customer, relating to the companies international operations.
- Specify and develop engineering facilities to meet the future expansion needs of the Company.
- Setting performance targets for each staff member in relation to production and accuracy.
Qualifications:-
- Engineering Management Experience is essential.
- Educated at University Level or equivalent vocational qualification.
- Advanced Computer skills e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
If the above opportunity is of interest to you please forward your CV and salary expectations with a covering letter to kevin@brookwoodaviation.co.uk, all applications will be treated in the strictest confidence and unfortunately only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Brookwood Aviation Solutions is acting as an Employment Business with regards to the above advertisement.
This job expired on 25/05/2012
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