Installation and Production Manager

Job Description

Job Description:

Installation and Production Manager

Oxford

Permanent

About our team...

Airbus Helicopters is the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer and the company’s site at Oxford Airport is Britain’s civil helicopter hub.

AHUK offers considerable experience in helicopter sales, bespoke completions, maintenance and spares support. Its in-house engineering capabilities include design, customisation, installation, flight-testing and certification, as well as technical support, maintenance, training and the supply of spares for civil and military applications.

AHUK is the MoD’s chosen provider of helicopters and maintenance for its Defence Helicopter Flying system (referred to as MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey).

PLEASE NOTE - It is AHUK policy to require all applicants to demonstrate they have the right to remain and to work in the UK.

Overall Purpose of the Job

Airbus Helicopters UK (AHUK) is seeking an Installation and Production Manager to join our Customisation Centre. In this dual-faceted role, you will lead the Production and Installation team while serving as the nominated CAA Form 4 Production Manager for our Part 21G approval.

You will be a key member of the Engineering Senior Management Team, ensuring that all bespoke completions and installations meet the highest regulatory and quality standards. To manage the Production team, is the nominated CAA Form 4 Production Manager for the Part 21G approval.

Main Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Operational Oversight: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Installation and Production team.
  
• Resource Planning: Maintain a forecast schedule of projects to ensure appropriate resource coverage and floorspace.
  
• Workload Management: Coordinate with the senior leadership team to ensure the workload aligns with workforce capacity and meets contract delivery schedules.
  
• Professional Development: Conduct routine staff appraisals and identify/implement necessary training requirements.
  
• Inter-departmental Support: Collaborate with the Design Organisation to identify errors or omissions, enabling timely corrective action.
  

Production Management (CAA Part 21G)

• Regulatory Compliance: Manage the Part 21G production organisation in accordance with CAA regulations, ISO9001, and Safety Management Systems (SMS).
  
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all manufactured parts meet the highest standards and comply with appropriate technical data.
  
• Documentation: Review and amend the Production Organisation Exposition (POE) and working procedures on a regular basis.
  
• Financial Accountability: Hold financial responsibility for the manufacturing department and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
  
• Safety & Environment: Enforce hangar rules and ensure strict adherence to Health & Safety practices, including the correct use of PPE.
  

Experience & Knowledge

• Aviation Leadership: Proven track record in a senior position within an aviation production organisation.
  
• Regulatory Expertise: Solid knowledge of CAA Part 21G (Production), Part 145 (Maintenance), and Part 21J (Design) approvals.
  
• Eligibility: Must be eligible to hold a CAA Form 4 for the Production Manager role.
  
• Technical Literacy: Proficient in Google Office, SAP, and Microsoft Office products.
  

Skills & Attributes

• Methodical and organized with a strong attention to detail.
  
• Ability to remain calm and reliable under pressure.
  
• Commitment to promoting a continuous improvement culture.
  
• High standards regarding aircraft safety and operational excellence.
  

Education & Training

• Management education to degree level.
  
• Completed Leadership training and initial Human Factors training.
  

Additional requirements

• Due to the nature of this position you will require DBS Security Clearance and be eligible for SC clearance.
  
• Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations.
  
• All candidates must possess the current, legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Airbus will not be able to offer sponsorship for any employment Visa's.
  

The Reward

In joining the Airbus family, you will play a critical part in delivering the most efficient helicopters for its customers, who serve, protect, save lives and carry passengers in demanding environments. On top of your competitive base salary, you will have access to the following benefits below via our Airbus salary sacrifice schemes:

• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - single cover for employees paid by the company
  
• Pension: Employees are auto-enrolled into the Airbus Group UK Retirement Fund. Initially, AH contributes 6%, employee 4% basic
  
• Share Incentive Plan and ESOP. Annual share schemes at company discretion.
  
• Success Share, Discretionary Group bonus scheme (conditions apply)
  
• Bikes to Work (up to £3,000) (employee purchase scheme)
  
• Technology ( employee purchase scheme)
  
• Mydrive (employee car purchase scheme)
  
• Den-Plan (employee purchase scheme)
  
• Health-care Cash Scheme
  
• Personal Accident Insurance (employee purchase scheme)
  
• Health Assessments
  
• Travel Insurance
  
• Shopping vouchers/discounts
  
• Financial/Legal Advice (eg, Will-writing; Lasting Power of Attorney)
  

Data Protection

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. After this date the applications will then be reviewed, Feedback will be given and Interviews will be arranged. Please direct any questions relating to this job posting to contact.recruitment .ahuk@airbus.com in the first instance for the attention of the HR Team.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd

Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Leadership

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com .

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