Job Description:

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Airbus Helicopters is the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer and the company’s site at Oxford Airport is Britain’s civil helicopter hub.

AHUK has provided extensive expertise for over 40 years to the UK Civil and Military helicopter market delivering helicopter sales, bespoke completions, maintenance and spares support. Its in-house engineering capabilities include design, customisation, installation, flight-testing and certification, as well as technical support, maintenance, training and the supply of spares for civil and military aircraft.

AHUK is the MoD’s chosen provider of helicopters and maintenance for its Defence Helicopter Flying School (referred to as MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey).

Description/Overall purpose of the Job

The Quality Manager will be responsible for the efficient and effective management of AHUK Aviation Safety and Quality Departments Quality Safety Management Systems across the breath of AHUK's approval base. The role requires occasional travel within the UK and worldwide locations.

Main responsibilities

The Aviation Safety and Quality Manager is responsible for management of the Company's Aviation Safety and Quality Department including:

• Liaising with the UK CAA, BCAR, EASA, FAA and Military Regulators

• Overseeing the Design, Production, Maintenance, Training and CAMO Approvals (21J,21G, 145, 147 and Part CAMO, BCAR and Military equivalents)

• Managing the Quality Management System (ISO 9001, EN9100, 9110, 9120 and AQAP 2110, ISO 14001, ISO 45001)

• To develop, deliver and maintain a risk based audit program to cover all regulatory requirements in the required period, carried out as planned and on time, to show full compliance with the regulations

• To ensure non-conformities and non-compliances are addressed in a timely manner by the relevant departments and the verifying of corrective actions

• To ensure that the assessment of sub-contractor and contracting companies is conducted and acted upon

• To ensure that the assessment of all suppliers is conducted and acted upon

• To ensure the notifying the Accountable Manager of any discrepancies, regulatory changes, quality escapes, notifiable findings that affect AHUK is communicated in a timely manner

• To ensure the records of training and experience of maintenance, pilots and design employees are maintained and the issuing and control of authorisations is carried out correctly

• To ensure the amending and monitoring of the Quality Manual, expositions, handbooks and procedures is carried out and meets the required level of compliance with the appropriate regulations

• To control and maintain the Company document control system

• To ensure that audits carried out by customers and NAA regulators prove a high level of compliance in AHUK and findings are addressed within the prescribed time requirements

• The Quality Manager is responsible for a team of Quality Auditors who are delegated responsibilities, and are competent and appropriately authorised

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• 8 years minimum experience in the aviation industry - either in aircraft Design, Production, or Maintenance, including recognised apprenticeship or training scheme

• 4 year experience as Form 4 holder Quality Manager, previously accepted by UK CAA

• Good knowledge of Civil and Military Aviation, Design, Production & Maintenance, with a greater than standard knowledge of the regulations, and in addition the ISO 9100 suite

• Attention to detail with an investigative and enquiring mind-set

• Lead Auditor trained and a comprehensive track record in successful delivery

• Knowledge of budget and financial planning

• Proven track record of managing a team

Desirable

• The ability to change approach along with a sense of humour and the ability to offer alternative solutions and a general sense of optimism

Education, Qualifications or Training

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level in English, Maths, Science and/or a recognised engineering Qualification (HNC etc.)

• Qualifications in Aviation Safety and Quality (Quality Diploma or similar)

• Formal civil and military regulatory training (UKCAA/ EASA 145, Part CAMO, Part 21J & 21G, Part 147, Aviation Safety (SMS)and military equivalents)

• Maintenance error investigative techniques

• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Formal People Management Qualification

• Computer skills courses (Google Suite, Envision, SAP, etc.)

About you

You should be someone who:-

• Is a proven leader within quality with a track record of developing and implementing successful strategic quality improvement initiatives

• Can communicate sensitively over difficult issues

• Persuades

• A sound negotiator

• Ability to influence decision making process across all levels while being solution-focussed

• Have the ability to developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time

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

The Reward

In joining the Airbus family, you will play a critical part in delivering the most efficient helicopters for its customers, who serve, protect, save lives and carry passengers in demanding environments. On top of your competitive base salary, you will have access to the following benefits below via our Airbus salary sacrifice schemes:

● Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – single cover for employees paid by the company

● Pension: Employees are auto-enrolled into the Airbus Group UK Retirement Fund. Initially, AH contributes 6%, employee 4% basic

● Share Incentive Plan and ESOP. Annual share schemes 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)

Data Protection

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Quality Assurance

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.

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