Fleet Optimisation Engineer

Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must have or be able to obtain security clearance eligibility to access UK Ministry of Defence establishments, working within ITAR and Export Control restrictions 

LOCATION: Brize Norton, Carterton, Oxfordshire

TYPE: Full time 

HOURS: 35 

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more

• Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week, option to buy/sell holiday

• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities

• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme

• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving

• Inclusive Environment: Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?

Our contract at Brize Norton with the MOD states we will provide a continuous service to cover 24 hours, 7 days a week and 365 days a year to the Royal Air Force, to maintain and ensure airworthiness of their fleet of aircraft.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Fleet Optimisation Engineer to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing the resolution and integration of aircraft-related issues, ensuring seamless coordination across diverse stakeholders. You will serve as the primary point of contact for all Retrofit activities for the UK A400M fleet. Furthermore, you will act as the PtM representative for long-term AOG recoveries, working in close collaboration with the responsible Pt145 AOG team members to ensure the smooth execution of events and effective management of daily escalations. 

Your core responsibilities will include cross-departmental coordination, the oversight of technical assessments, and the provision of solutions for unforeseen operational events. We invite proactive, detail-oriented professionals with a strong background in aviation maintenance and technical coordination to apply for this exceptional opportunity.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• Long-Term Project Management - Support long-term AOG recovery projects, including work packs, spares, and preservation tasks. Oversee long-term ADF management. Coordinate critical asset management.
• Technical Coordination - Act as the focal point throughout an aircraft retrofit event, ensuring all activities are coordinated and completed efficiently. Managing defect input, ensuring compliance with pre-input deadlines. Performing technical assessments and acceptance of defect rectifications.
• Escalation Management - Daily escalation of blocking points for retrofit aircraft, including robberies, spares, and technical queries. Providing alternative solutions to the organisation for unexpected events.
• Communication and Collaboration - Act as the point of contact (PoC) for complex escalations, ensuring close relations are upheld with the customer and various enabling departments.
• Capabilities Management - Close liaison with the planning department to ensure aircraft status and configuration for planned exercises and operations is fully planned and executed.
• Continuous Improvement - Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices. Implement innovative solutions to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service quality.

ABOUT YOU

• Experience in aviation maintenance, technical coordination, or a similar role.
• Knowledge of MAA Regulatory Articles and PtM/Pt145 Regulations.
• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance procedures, technical assessments, and defect rectification.
• Ability to provide alternative solutions to unexpected events and manage complex escalations.
• Relevant certifications in aviation maintenance or technical coordination.

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HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.

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Company:

Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Customer Eng.&Technical Support&Services

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