The Centre of Excellence Controller will provide an improved customer experience by introducing a single point of contact for managing communications across the network, enhancing our client’s AOG management and response, and strengthening the company’s strategic position within the aviation market by offering a premium MRO service
Job Accountabilities
Provide a bespoke solution to a customer’s AOG occurrence.
Produce AOG recovery plans detailing the recovery timeline, estimated serviceability date/time and allocated resources.
Managing AOG events globally, providing support to ensure safe and efficient and effective recovery to minimise impact for customers.
Maintaining a dynamic feedback loop to ensure timely, regular and accurate communication to all internal and external key stakeholders.
To assist the operations manager with the daily operation of the Centre of Excellence department and supporting the day-to-day operation.
Have commercial awareness of the impact that decisions can have to the customer and to the business as a whole.Compliance
Ensuring standard operating procedures are complied with and maintained through an AOG recovery.
Maintain awareness of company Health & Safety policy and to ensure that staff deployed under their control practice approved methods to minimise risk to personnel or equipment.
Uphold the company’s policy on the KYC and approved supplier.Cost
Recording of cost expenditure during the AOG recovery for invoicing to the customer.
Raising purchase requisitionsProcurement, Logistics and Administration
Assisting with planning and booking of flights and transport.
Assisting with the procurement of standard parts, C&E and tooling
Co-ordinate with internal business units and external suppliers, as deemed necessary, to support an AOG recovery.Personal Attributes
Good knowledge of Aircraft systems.
Ability to work under pressure to react to operational requirements and time constraints.
Flexibility and adaptability towards rapidly changing situations.
Strong communication skills.
Methodical approach towards planning and organising.Operating Environment
The role is based in an office environment in Stansted.
The normal working day is between 07:00 and 19:00 working a 455 shift pattern. 30 minutes is provided for lunch. The role may be required to travel to the AOG location to provide onsite management and support as required.
Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge
A recognised apprenticeship within the aircraft industry or similar, or
Qualified Part66 Licence with a minimum of 5 years’ experience, or
University degree relevant to Aircraft Engineering or aviation management.
Experience and Knowledge
Technical experience in aviation.
Have a working knowledge of Aircraft Maintenance Production Planning.
Experience of leading changes and delivering productivity and operational improvement.
Ability to build strong and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Trustworthy with the ability to work under pressure.Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds