Site Operations Manager – Part-145 MRO

Our client is seeking an experienced Site Operations Manager – Part-145 MRO to lead the day-to-day operations of an approved aircraft component maintenance.

As the nominated CAA Form 4 Post Holder, you will have overall responsibility for ensuring production and maintenance activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in full compliance with applicable Part-145 requirements. You will lead the workshop team, drive operational performance and oversee continuous improvement across the site.

Role: Site Operations Manager – Part-145 MRO
Location: Greater Manchester
Hours: Monday to Friday
Salary: Discussed Upon Application

Key Responsibilities:

Regulatory & Compliance

• Act as the nominated Part-145 Form 4 Post Holder for production and maintenance activities.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with CAA/EASA Part-145 regulations, the MOE, OEM requirements and approved maintenance data.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and support regulatory audits and inspections.
• Ensure audit findings and corrective actions are addressed effectively and within agreed timescales.
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality and regulatory compliance across the operation.

Operational Management:

• Lead and oversee daily workshop operations for wheel and brake component maintenance and overhaul.
• Manage production planning, scheduling and capacity to achieve customer turnaround and on-time delivery targets.
• Optimise labour utilisation, workflow, tooling, equipment and material availability.
• Monitor operational KPIs and identify opportunities to improve productivity, throughput and efficiency.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks and capacity constraints.
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Safety & Quality Assurance:

• Promote and maintain a strong safety and compliance culture.
• Ensure all maintenance activities meet safety and quality standards.
• Support occurrence reporting and corrective/preventive actions.
• Coordinate closely with Quality and Safety departments.

Personnel Management:

• Ensure all personnel are appropriately qualified, trained and competent for their roles.
• Support recruitment, training and competency development across the workshop.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels in line with workload and operational requirements.
• Set clear expectations and promote accountability, teamwork and high professional standards.

About You:

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven management experience within an aviation Part-145 maintenance environment.
• Extensive experience in aircraft component maintenance or MRO operations.
• Strong knowledge of Part-145 regulations, MOE requirements and maintenance/certification processes.
• Previous experience as a Form 4 Post Holder or in a comparable regulated maintenance leadership position.
• Proven leadership and operational management experience.
• Experience working with aviation regulatory authorities and supporting audits.
• A strong understanding of quality, safety and SMS principles.
• Experience with Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies; Green or Yellow Belt would be advantageous.
• An engineering or technical qualification in aviation, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and decision-making
• Regulatory and compliance awareness
• Operational excellence
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Safety and quality leadership
• Stakeholder management and communication
• Continuous improvement mindset

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply!

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