On-Wing Operations Manager
CV-LibraryLondonpermanentPosted: 14 April 2026
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Volantes Technical Recruitment are looking for an experienced On-Wing Operations manager to be accountable for the management, leadership, delivery and compliance of the GES LHR On-Wing Operations function. Ensuring all operational activities are carried out IAW the relevant company policies, procedures, regulatory requirements and safety legislation. Reporting directly into the Head of GES EMEA.
Behaviours
- Align with organisations core values of Safety, Quality, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence and Sustainable development
- We listen, we lead, we understand
- A ‘Can do if’ approach to problem solving and delivery
- Comfortable working in an operationally urgent and customer focused environment
Role Accountabilities
- Operational performance and delivery via execution of the delivery plan / schedule
- Adherence to company HSE, safety, quality and compliance standards, policies and procedures
- Functional adherence and compliance to regulatory legislation and company approvals (MOE)
- Delivery reporting and data analysis to identify and implement process improvements
- Operational delivery in line with budget forecasts
- Lead, coach and develop the On-Wing operations team
- Resource management in line with HR policies and procedures
- Ensuring capability, training and competence in line with strategic operational demand profile
- Collaborate and communicate effectively within muti-functional and diverse teams
- Communicate and build strong connections with colleagues, suppliers, partners and customers
- Read, interpret and understand approved technical data (e.g. AMM, EM, SB’S, AD’S)
- Support regulatory, customer and internal audits
- Implementation of new capabilities to enable future growth
- Sponsor, lead and co-ordinate operational improvement projects
- lead and support quality and compliance investigations (5 why & RCA)
- Support long term load and capacity planning
- Able to work flexible hours and available for ad-hoc functional escalations outside of normal operating hours
Experience & Qualifications
- Experience of managing and leading large teams in an aviation / MRO / 145 maintenance environment
- Depth of knowledge of 145 regulations, approved maintenance data, human factors and SMS
- Familiarisation of AMOS or other MRP systems is preferable
Salary, Allowances & Benefits
Basic Salary discussed on application + £1,200 per annum London weighting (non-pensionable). Company funded Bupa private medical healthcare, medical assistance schemes, access to retail and gym membership discounts, competitive company pension scheme
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Volantes Technical Recruitment are looking for an experienced On-Wing Operations manager to be accountable for the management, leadership, delivery and compliance of the GES LHR On-Wing Operations function. Ensuring all operational activities are carried out IAW the relevant company policies, procedures, regulatory requirements and safety legislation. Reporting directly into the Head of GES EMEA.
Behaviours
- Align with organisations core values of Safety, Quality, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence and Sustainable development
- We listen, we lead, we understand
- A ‘Can do if’ approach to problem solving and delivery
- Comfortable working in an operationally urgent and customer focused environment
Role Accountabilities
- Operational performance and delivery via execution of the delivery plan / schedule
- Adherence to company HSE, safety, quality and compliance standards, policies and procedures
- Functional adherence and compliance to regulatory legislation and company approvals (MOE)
- Delivery reporting and data analysis to identify and implement process improvements
- Operational delivery in line with budget forecasts
- Lead, coach and develop the On-Wing operations team
- Resource management in line with HR policies and procedures
- Ensuring capability, training and competence in line with strategic operational demand profile
- Collaborate and communicate effectively within muti-functional and diverse teams
- Communicate and build strong connections with colleagues, suppliers, partners and customers
- Read, interpret and understand approved technical data (e.g. AMM, EM, SB’S, AD’S)
- Support regulatory, customer and internal audits
- Implementation of new capabilities to enable future growth
- Sponsor, lead and co-ordinate operational improvement projects
- lead and support quality and compliance investigations (5 why & RCA)
- Support long term load and capacity planning
- Able to work flexible hours and available for ad-hoc functional escalations outside of normal operating hours
Experience & Qualifications
- Experience of managing and leading large teams in an aviation / MRO / 145 maintenance environment
- Depth of knowledge of 145 regulations, approved maintenance data, human factors and SMS
- Familiarisation of AMOS or other MRP systems is preferable
Salary, Allowances & Benefits
Basic Salary discussed on application + £1,200 per annum London weighting (non-pensionable). Company funded Bupa private medical healthcare, medical assistance schemes, access to retail and gym membership discounts, competitive company pension scheme
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