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Sector: Operations and Facilities Management
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Job Details
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full Time - days only 4 on 4 off (0700-1900)
Location: VHQ
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 13th February 2025
At Virgin Atlantic Airways, we believe that everyone can take on the world, and it's our vision to become the most loved travel company. As we embark on this next exciting stage of our journey, we're harnessing our spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation to challenge the status quo.
In a nutshell
The AOG (Aircraft On Ground) Material Operations Planning function provides a 24 hour, 365-day materials operational support for the entire Virgin Atlantic Fleet worldwide. Optimising spares support to minimise the number of aircraft delays, deferred defects to meet the agreed service levels and maximise overall cost efficiency of the entire Virgin Atlantic Fleet.
Day to day
This is a highly varied role, where you will undertake a number of key duties and responsibilities, including, but not restricted to:
1. AOG Desk Support: Working in a team that provides 24/7, 365 day materials operational support for the entire Virgin Atlantic Fleet, worldwide. Initiate AOG procedures with regards to spares to recover an AOG situation/minimise the delay to VAA Aircraft worldwide in the most cost-effective way.
2. Inventory Management: Daily review of spares that require replenishment after re-order levels have been analysed and authorise for procurement.
3. Planned Maintenance: Ensure all material and tooling requirements for VAA planned maintenance requirements have been supplied to the agreed time scales. Advise delivery schedule of material and tooling shortages for planned maintenance to maintenance Planning and Production, and update them on a regular basis.
About you
Are you a materials planner with experience of working in an AOG environment with strong commercial acumen and excellent communication skills? If so, we think you would love this role! We seek people with the following skills and experience:
* Knowledge of sources of supply for the commodities handled by the department.
* Must be able to demonstrate excellent negotiating skills and organisational ability.
* Good working knowledge of CAA publications, Suppliers procedures, spec 2000 and the ability to understand Manufactures IPC documents and technical drawings is preferred.
* Must be able to demonstrate the ability to work well on their own initiative.
* Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent.
* Hold an IPS qualification or the ability to obtain an equivalent qualification whilst in the position is preferred.
Our recipe for leadership
At Virgin Atlantic, our leaders empower teams to thrive through collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Explore our Leadership Recipe and discover the 20 core ingredients that define what it means to lead with us, driving our mission to be the most loved travel company and achieve sustainable profit.
Be yourself
Our customers come from all walks of life and so do our colleagues. That's why we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. At Virgin Atlantic, we believe everyone can take on the world - no matter your age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We celebrate difference and everything that makes our colleagues unique by upholding an inclusive environment in which we can all thrive.
To make your journey with us accessible and individual to you, we encourage you to let us know if you'd like a little extra help with your application, or if you have any individual requirements at any stage along your recruitment journey. We are here to support you, so please reach out to our team, ( [email protected] ) feeling confident that we've got your individual considerations covered.
Company
Richard Branson founded Virgin Atlantic in 1984 with the intention of shaking up the aviation industry. Since then, we’ve grown from a small team, one 747 plane and a single route, to a global network that employs thousands of wonderful people worldwide.
We’re not just your average airline. We’re a family-centric one who recognises togetherness as a hugely important aspect of life. We support and care about our employees and their families, which makes Virgin Atlantic a special place to work and the long-haul airline our customers fall in love with.
When it comes to our people, they’re a passionate lot, united in creating something different. It’s always been like this. It’s in our DNA, and it was ignited within us from the moment we started flying. So, step on board, get ready to find your purpose, embrace your human spirit and let it fly.
Our ways of working
We’re on a mission to become the most loved travel company, but with this comes great responsibility. We must support all of our people to embrace a growth mindset. To think like a start-up and act like an owner of Virgin Atlantic and to live our values every day. Our ways of working are designed to reflect the balance of happiness, productivity, collaboration, and team spirit that make us uniquely Virgin.
Our people & networks
At Virgin Atlantic, we want to inspire everyone to take on the world, championing inclusivity, activism, and challenger spirit. It guides us in everything we do as we strive to make progress on the issues that matter most. We know difference is a strength, enabling us to be a force for good for our employees, customers, and communities.
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