Air Engineering Manager in Bristol

Air Engineering Manager

£43,400 - £47,000 per annum (plus benefits)

Bristol

Engineering is the largest business function in our organisation – and it’s one of the most fulfilling too. Because it’s only by delivering the most advanced, battle-winning technology that we can keep those on the front line at the top of their game. That’s why we stay inventive and create positive change, with a strong focus on sustainable sourcing and minimising environmental impact too. Ready to make an impact that matters to the nation?

You’ll benefit from plenty of opportunities for development, access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications, and a c.27% employer pension contribution. You’ll also have access to a wide range of employee networks, including the Women in Engineering Network, Parents Network, Race & Culture Network, Neuro Inclusivity Network – and many more. We recognise that the best people for the job may have commitments outside of work, so we’re pleased to promote flexible working to support our colleagues in balancing work and home life.

Are you passionate about the defence of the United Kingdom, with a good moral compass and a drive to protect people? Are you interested in joining the defence programmes that support the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force’s helicopter capabilities? Are you interested in joining projects that are fielding the most technologically advanced helicopters in the world?

If you are an experienced Aeronautical Engineering Manager interested in becoming part of the UK Ministry of Defence aerospace programme, supporting our Armed Forces in current and future operations, we have a number of unique opportunities for you to join us within the Director Helicopters (DHels) delivery teams; Apache, Merlin, Chinook, Wildcat, New Medium Helicopter, Special Projects Multi Air Platforms Delivery. The teams are currently delivering and supporting battle-winning helicopters to our Armed Forces, whilst introducing replacement aircraft that is more advanced, in every aspect, of the current capabilities.

You will have the opportunity to assist in the development of these exciting and innovative projects as these enhanced capabilities are fielded with our Armed Forces. You will have the chance to work across a broad spectrum of interesting and challenging engineering and environmental issues, with equipment that is at the forefront of technology.

As an Engineering Manager working in any of the DHels delivery teams you will base yourself in one of the six DHels locations, MOD Abbey Wood, Yeovil, Culdrose, Benson, Odiham or Wattisham supporting the engineering support to front line maintainers, with scope to interact with engineers across the business.

We are committed to developing our people whilst enabling delivery within defined project boundaries, supporting a positive and proactive mind set, with a great work/life balance and an array of other benefits that come with being a member of the Civil Service. Careers within us offer stability, professional development and the chance to work on high profile and exciting projects, where we will continue to cultivate your passion for problem solving and leading others.

Due to its secure nature, these posts are open to UK nationals (sole or dual) only.

Interviews will only be conducted between the 5th and 14th September 2022. Please ensure your availability to book appointments on those days.Please note some attendance to the stated site may be required for this position.

We strongly recommend tailoring your CV in line with our CV guidance before applying, with specific sections to highlight Key Achievements, Relevant Experience, and Applied Skills & Knowledge.

Responsibilities for Air Engineering Manager

In these roles, you will be a subject matter expert for engineering issue management in direct support of the DHels programmes; providing engineering direction and guidance to ensure the front-line maintainers have access to accurate technical instructions and information. You will use your extensive technical and airworthiness experience to enable effective equipment support of this battle-winning capability.

Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
• Reviewing and managing the airworthiness issue management system (Resolve), providing support to all users of the system
• Leading the development of engineering solutions to issues identified through practical application of the aircraft technical documentation
• Reviewing and assessing engineering and airworthiness information from multiple sources, determining priority and generating technical instructions to disseminate airworthiness information
• Reviewing and assessing the validity of the air system document set, ensuring its accuracy and, when required, developing amendments in a timely manner
• Supporting review of critical spares and support equipment, reviewing and recommending alternative items for endorsement, when lead times impact on aircraft availability
• Supporting information management of airworthiness documentation
• Interfacing with industry as the intelligent customer
• Providing technical advice to stakeholders to influence policies and processes, identifying technology risks and informing strategies for mitigating them
• Sharing knowledge and experience across functional and organisational boundaries and maintain relationships with stakeholders

We welcome applications from those that will provide support in the following specialist areas:
• Avionic Systems
• Mechanical Systems
• Software System
• Aviation Mission Planning System

What you will be assessed against

To be successful with your application you must demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria:

• You will hold a minimum of a HNC (i.e., Level 4) qualification in a relevant Engineering or Science subject, or will demonstrate significant experience at this level of understanding
  • You will hold Incorporated Engineer or Chartered Engineer status with a recognised professional body, or be capable of attaining within 12 months of taking up the post
  • You will have experience within a military or civilian aviation environment
  • You will demonstrate a depth and breadth of technical experience within an aviation in-service support, preferably in the field of avionics systems, and with experience of working across a wide stakeholder community
  • You will have experience of providing technical advice and leading the delivery of successful engineering outcomes

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competencies and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

• Technical risk management
• Technical decision making
• Leadership
• Communicating and influencing

What’s in it for you?

Our careers offer stability, training, progression – and much more! Discover more about what we offer in our Little Book of Big Benefits . Find out more about our pension schemes .

We’re exploring future ways of working with a flexible and a family-friendly approach in mind. This means that successful candidates may be offered the option of hybrid working, combining working at home with working at their contractual location. Further information relevant to hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post, to find a balance that suits your needs and those of the organisation. Please note that employees are responsible for meeting the cost of their travel to and from work when attending site.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating a great place to work that reflects the diversity of the society we serve. To help us do this, we particularly encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, disabled people and people from LGBT communities. By bringing together different ideas, experiences and perspectives, we can achieve our ambitions, together.

Closing date: 22nd August 2022.