On-Wing Operations Manager

Company: Volantes Recruitment
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Location: Greater London
Job Description:

The Role

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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Posted: April 19th, 2026