Aviation Delivery Manager
Oxfordshire
A growing client in Oxfordshire are looking for an Aviation Delivery Manager to
Main responsibilities
- Raise and manage all new purchase orders (PO). Work closely with relevant programmes and Group on securing new airframe slots for UK market
- Manage POs through the production phase and raise associated Amendments as required.
- Arrange delivery schedules with relevant airframe programmes.
- Supply relevant programmes with CAA data e.g. hexadecimal codes
- Work very closely with Technical Services / CAA
- Inform and keep Logistics Dept. up to date on any new airframe PO, project numbers and associated Amendments and price changes.
- Liaise with the Finance Dept. on new arrivals and delivery schedules.
- Liaise with pilots and make appropriate arrangements for ferry flight to the UK or, if required, the airframe is shipped by road; make arrangements for truck shipping.
- Advise AHUK Contracts of helicopter build specification and associated build amendments for local change orders and contracts.
- Work with AHUK Export Control Officer for the importation of new helicopters into the UK
Delivery
- Responsible for the handover and delivery of all new helicopters and completion to the final customer.
- Ensure all documentation is complete and ready for acceptance.
- Ensure all loose equipment, vendor manuals, documentation etc. is available for customer inspection.
- Arrange and write the associated acceptance protocol.
- Work with the relevant project managers for successful delivery, advise pilots for customer acceptance air tests.
- Arrange meeting rooms and associated hospitality of the customer during the handover phase.
- Advise AHUK Technical Services to raise change of ownership paperwork etc. with local CAA.
- Ensure invoices are sent to the customer for final payment.
- Liaise with accounts for receipt of money.
- Ensure Bill of Sale is raised.
- Ensure customer satisfaction forms are completed.
- Ensure customers have a pleasant experience throughout AHUK.
ACH
- Support ACH UK on all topics regarding build specifications, options and interiors for new helicopters.
- Liaise with relevant programmes on materials, paint specifications of new build ACH. airframes. Work closely with ACH reps to ensure customer specifications are met.
- Arrange final delivery date and acceptance / handover of completed helicopter.
National Resilience
- Support on all topics regarding build specifications, options, role equipment and interior layout for new helicopters - Police, EMS or Utility.
- Liaise with relevant EMS interior suppliers on customer requirements.
- Arrange final delivery date and acceptance / handover of completed helicopter.
General
- Assist as required with any general enquiries regarding AH products both internally and externally.
- Attend relevant shows, seminars or conferences.
- Visit prospective customers with Sales reps to support the sale of a new helicopter.
- Support Offers and Contracts as required.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Relevant experience in direct customer contact.
- Good understanding of Airbus procedures.
- Sales or contracting experience.
Desirable
- Able to communicate well with fellow workers and customers.
- Methodical and accurate approach.
- High commercial and financial awareness.
Education, Qualifications or Training
Essential
- Degree qualified or equivalent.
Additional requirements
- Due to the nature of this position you will require DBS Security Clearance and be eligible for SC clearance.
- Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations.
- Due to the nature of the role, occasional travel outside of the UK is expected.
They offer a competitive salary plus excellent benefits. The working hours are Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm, possible hybrid working so you need to live in Oxfordshire and drive.
Benefits offered:
- Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - single cover for employees paid by the company
- 25 days holiday rising to 29
- Pension: Company contributes 6%, employee 4% basic
- Share Incentive at company discretion.
- Success Share, Discretionary Group bonus scheme (conditions apply)
- Bikes to Work (up to £3,000) (employee purchase scheme)
- Technology (employee purchase scheme)
- Mydrive (employee car purchase scheme)
- Den-Plan (employee purchase scheme)
- Health-care Cash Scheme
- Personal Accident Insurance (employee purchase scheme)
- Health Assessments
- Travel Insurance
- Financial/Legal Advice (eg, Will-writing; Lasting Power of Attorney)
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Recruiter: Manpower UK
Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 Per Annum
Reference: BBBH227262