Air Engineering Manager

Are you seeking a challenging role, offering great development opportunities and the chance to make a real difference in supporting our Armed Forces? If so, The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) project team, part of Typhoon delivery team, are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Mechanical Systems Air Engineering Manager.

The mission of BBMF is to maintain the priceless artefacts of our national heritage in airworthy condition in order to commemorate those who have fallen in the service of this country. The BBMF also serves to promote the modern-day Air Force and inspire future generations.

The Flight operates six Spitfires, two Hurricanes, a Lancaster (one of only 2 flying worldwide), a C47 Dakota, and two Chipmunk aircraft. These aircraft can be regularly seen in the skies over the UK from May to September each year. They are flown to celebrate and commemorate public and military events from state occasions such as Trooping the Colour to major air shows and flypasts for public events.

This is a highly diverse and challenging position that will require you to be professionally registered and hold a Letter of Airworthiness Authority. This role would be well suited to a dynamic, hard-working individual looking for unique engineering and support challenges.

Responsibilities

• Managing the delivery of all engineering aspects in area of responsibility, as defined in the assignment specification or objectives, including managing the acquisition safety aspects
• Providing expert advice and guidance in your own technical area to solve complex technical problems and identify application risks
• Managing the technical requirements for the acquisition life cycle stage of one or more project, programme, service or system
• Monitoring and implementing any governance and assurance policies and procedures to ensure the ‘safe and professional’ status of the area led
• Leading on the development of requirements related to own area of specialism including acceptance plans, performance criteria and draft specifications
• Interfacing with industry as the intelligent customer both in a scrutiny role and supporting the identification of application risks

Person specification

To be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• You will hold a minimum of a Level 4 (i.e., HNC) qualification in a relevant Engineering/Science discipline, or will demonstrate an equivalent level of experience within the aerospace industry
• You will have demonstrable experience of managing and influencing a variety of senior stakeholders on policy, process and technical risk management
• You will have demonstrable experience of successfully implementing engineering management plans
• You will hold Registration with a relevant Professional Engineering/Science Institute, or equivalent body, at Incorporated Engineer standard (or higher), or you will demonstrate the equivalent knowledge, skills and experience and be willing to achieve IEng within a reasonable time from appointment.
• Passion for the support and maintenance of historic and/or piston engine aircraft

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

• Technical Decision Making- Practitioner
• Technical Risk Management- Practitioner
• Leadership
• Communicating and influencing

Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
• Flexible and hybrid working wherever possible, to support your work-life balance (though some attendance to the stated site is required)
• Market-leading employer pension contribution of around 27%
• Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
• Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications
• Support for progression
• Huge range of discounts
• Volunteering days
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

We believe in creating an inclusive environment where our people can grow, thrive, and be their authentic selves. We value diversity of thought and the ways in which it enriches our culture and our work. So whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of. And if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: £43,400.00-£47,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Flexitime
• Paid volunteer time
• Store discount
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Flexitime

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 1190