Key Responsibilities
* Assist and deputise for General Manager at Exeter Airport as follows;
* Coordinate the day-to-day running of base maintenance including support shops and services;
* Manage the contractor requirement levels within Base;
* Liaise with onsite customer representatives as required;
* Allocate the manpower levels and mix of skill sets required for the team to achieve the best outcome for our Customers, the business, and the achievement of maximum team performance.
* Ensure training requirements for Base staff are met;
* Ensure staff reviews are completed in a timely and professional fashion;
* Recruitment and Selection – Provide guidance to HR & Quality Departments regarding the suitability of new applicants, participate in the interview process;
* Address any safety or quality issues raised on aircraft or in the hangar facility;
* Ensure that there are minimum quality audit findings within Base and eliminate those arising in a prompt and efficient manner;
* Possess the drive and energy to continuously meet/exceed customer’s requirements and Exeter Base Maintenance Revenue and Cost targets.
* Be prepared to undertake other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the General Manager from time to time.
* Work with our sales resources to identify and capture new opportunities in the maintenance schedule and coordinate potential customer slot requests.
Core Competencies
* A high degree of commercial awareness of the Base Maintenance business;
* An ability to manage, motivate and develop individual staff and teams;
* Strong analytical, decision-making, planning, and organisational skills;
* Strong communication skills oral and written;
* Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and negotiation skills;
* Competent PC skills (MS Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Access, and Outlook).
* Knowledge of and ability to ensure compliance with the organisational policies and procedures detailed in the Dublin Aerospace MOE and supporting manuals;
* Contribute to an open and friendly work environment dedicated to delivery of the best product to our Customers through our Base Maintenance Team;
* Willingness to invest in your personal development to augment your performance and development of this role;
* Ability to obtain Form 4 approval from the UK CAA;
* A knowledge of Base Maintenance Planning, Materials, and Work Recording Systems such as DALsys, Visaer, SAP, or AMOS would be an advantage.
Essential Criteria
* Must be in good physical health and willing to undergo a full medical examination prior to any offer.
* Must be able to qualify and at all times hold an Airside Pass at Exeter airport and our headquarters in Dublin if required.
* Fluency in English, both spoken and written;
* Be able to pass a 5-year security background check;
* Must be able to live and work in the UK without restriction at the time of application for this position.
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