Head of Maintenance, Repair & Operations (Wattisham and Odiham)
Location: Wattisham Airfield with regular bi‑weekly travel to RAF Odiham.
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Major UK programmes such as Apache, Chinook, C‑17, P‑8A and E7 Wedgetail are supported by Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) Ltd, a subsidiary employing more than 1,800 people. BDUK provides engineering sustainment, support for aircraft in service with the UK armed forces, and virtual and instructor‑led training.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage Boeing maintenance teams and supervisors performing line and base maintenance under Boeing’s MAA Part 145 approval at Wattisham and during visits to Odiham.
* Act as the nominated MAA Form 4 Maintenance Manager for the assigned site(s), ensuring safe, compliant and timely maintenance delivery.
* Serve as MRO Site Lead for Wattisham, representing Boeing to station leadership, external stakeholders and customers during regular engagement with Odiham.
* Liaise with Military CAMO, working in a matrix organisation partnering with Vertical Lift programme management teams and DE&S to deliver the contracted statement of work.
* Ensure compliance with Boeing Defence UK Maintenance Organisation Exposition, Operations Manual, station requirements (fire safety, security training) and other regulatory obligations.
* Manage planning, production control/maintenance control and technical staff in a scheduled aerospace maintenance environment.
* Control budgetary elements, report on performance metrics and implement continuous improvement to meet on‑time and on‑budget targets.
* Support programme communications with customer stakeholders and interface with senior military and company officials.
* Operate effectively in a demanding, on‑call operational environment and lead capability growth and process change activities.
* Maintain familiarity with supply chain/systems and ensure required training, security and competency standards are met.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
* Proven experience in senior management within a highly regulated aircraft maintenance environment (military and/or commercial).
* Demonstrable knowledge of military/commercial airworthiness, regulatory systems and CAMO interaction.
* Desirable to have held Form 4 previously in a commercial or defence regulatory framework.
* Experience leading planning teams, production/maintenance control and multi‑site operations.
* Strong project management skills and ability to deliver against tight deadlines.
* Proven track record of stakeholder engagement with senior military and commercial officials.
* Experience implementing process improvements and growing maintenance capability.
* Ability to obtain the required UK security clearance (5 years UK residency).
* Full eligibility to work in the UK (no sponsorship available).
Skills & Behaviours
* Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong decision‑making under pressure and ability to work independently.
* Commercial awareness and budget control experience.
* Familiarity with supply systems and logistics supporting aircraft maintenance.
* Collaborative, customer‑focused approach and ability to represent Boeing at senior levels.
Working Environment & Other Information
* Based at Wattisham Airfield with regular travel to RAF Odiham (twice monthly).
* Not classified as shift worker; operational on‑call requirements expected.
* No relocation support offered; candidates should live locally or relocate at their own expense.
Becoming a Boeing Employee
The Boeing benefits package focuses on your physical, emotional, financial and social well‑being. Highlights include:
* Competitive salary and annual incentive plans.
* Continuous learning and development opportunities.
* Excellent adoption and parental leave options.
* Public holidays plus a winter break between Christmas and New Year.
* Pension plan with up to 9% employer contribution.
* Short‑term sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks; long‑term sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from week 27.
* Annual salary life insurance (4× salary).
* Learning Together Programme for ongoing personal and career development.
* Access to Boeing’s well‑being programmes and tools.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 30, 2025.
Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.
Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift: Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom).
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to race, colour, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share any accommodations required during the recruitment process.
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Airlines and Aviation, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Defence and Space Manufacturing
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