Head of Maintenance, Repair & Operations

• 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 OrganisationExposition , 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

• 3 Years or more 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 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 required UK security clearance (5 years UK residency)
• Full eligibility to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
• 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

Desirable to have held Form 4 previously in Commercial or Defence regulatory framework

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
• Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
• Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and 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 27th week
• 4x annual salary life insurance
• Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
• Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives