The Operations Maintenance Manager is responsible for managing a group of line stations / business units to ensure they can deliver operational excellence and the best service for their airline customers. The post holder is accountable for the overall operational and commercial performance of his/her responsible area, developing operation model and implementing short / long term strategies to drive efficiencies and productivities  ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: Qualification & Education:  Engineering degree or Aircraft Maintenance Licence (UKCAA / EASA or equivalent) Experience:  Minimum 10 years of experience in line maintenance (with minimum 2 years in management role)  Experience of managing a remote team and delivering high performance  Experience of leading changes, and delivering productivity and operational improvement  Ability to build strong and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders  Strong commercial and business acumen Training & Knowledge:  Excellent knowledge of Aviation standards in an airline maintenance environment (UKCAA / EASA); and Excellent knowledge of the application of Safety Management Systems; and Line Maintenance is an operational critical department that supports our client’s brand and business by delivering a safe, reliable and cost-effective solutions to their airline customers. The team is focused on safety and compliance, customer-centric and quality service delivery, capability development, operational disruption recovery and business performance.  Job Accountabilities  Setting direction in line with the Company’s vision and strategy, leading and developing the Station Managers and the operational teams  Accountable for the operational and commercial performance of the line stations / business units assigned  Managing costs and budget, responsible for developing business case to support operational needs and business requirements  Driving continuous process improvement using technologies, data analytics and lean methodology  Engaging with the teams to ensure the departmental vision and priorities are clearly communicated  Managing day of operation through a team of station managers to deliver operational excellence Performing Station Manager role for his/her home port or partner ports and accountable for operational and commercial performance (as assigned by the Director of Maintenance)  Developing station capability to support airline customer’s current and future business need in an efficient and cost-effective approach  Ensuring efficient recovery of operational disruptions and AOGs to minimise the loss of aircraft availability for airline customers  Managing and optimising manpower resources deployment, driving best practices on operational rosters and relief support across the network  Developing and implementing succession plans to ensure sufficient and quality talents with the knowledge, skillset and competencies necessary to fulfil the business needs  Being the point of contact, building and maintaining relationships with airline customers  Overseeing the interview process, employment, management of the operational teams to ensure appropriate staffing levels and qualifications to accomplish maintenance work as required  Maintaining daily adherence to agreed KPIs on compliance and performance  Carrying out and/or overseeing the ongoing competence of the station managers and other team members as required  Building a strong safety culture, encouraging proactive report of safety occurrence, performing investigation and implementing mitigation to prevent re-occurrence  Responsible for corrective action resulting from Quality Audits performed within their area of responsibility  Responsible for the disciplinary process management  Ensuring OH&S and FRMS compliance within the Maintenance team. Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds