The role of the Aircraft Project Manager (APM) is to lead the aircraft project as part of the MRO Base Maintenance Management team, in conjunction with company procedures throughout the project lifecycle. Supporting and accountable to the Base Maintenance Manager and supporting the Aircraft Check Managers (CRS) and internal departments with the delivery of the aircraft project. The role requires the individual to report, escalate and but remain focused on the contracted requirements of multiple Aircraft Projects deliverables. Your responsibilities will include: * Lead and Implement Lifecycle Management and Project Management processes on all Aircraft projects and support improvement of process where necessary. Define clear roles, responsibilities and accountabilities for delivery of projects, documenting these in a RACI matrix in the Project Management Plan (PMP) Complete phase definition/tailoring (i.e. number of phases/gates) for assigned projects with team members, ensuring this is clearly documented in the PMP. Collate all inputs for and prod Project Management Plan; maintaining this through the lifecycle as the "single source of truth" for all topics relating to the project. * The management of change in regard to schedules and TAT on project deliverables, notwithstanding to the increased work scope which affects, stakeholders, finance, communications and reporting to team members, leadership and the business working across all business units. * Manage accurate resource demand for your project. * Lead effective Risk Management through the life of the project. * Manage and maintain the schedule in line with internal and contractual requirements. Hold regular schedule reviews with the project team to ensure variations are understood, with latest forecast and new changes incorporated. * Manage scope within the project, hold regular Change Board meetings with the customer and project team to ensure variations are managed and scope creep is controlled. * Following established financial procedures to achieve accurate financial management and to facilitate reporting for both customers and internal governance * Run Start Up meetings, daily stand-ups, monthly project reviews, Contract Status Reviews (CSR's) and Gate reviews with team ensuring full involvement and support of all service providers and independents as required. * Demonstrate a clear overview of progress, risk, issues and readiness at reviews with clear and accurate signed off minutes issued, and all actions logged/progressed through central action log. * Work with the quality department to ensure all processes followed for project and regular audits are in place and conducted. * Ensure all project requirements (e.g. technical, commercial, project management, delivery etc., both internal & external) are clearly understood from the outset (or firmed up during the bid/contract negotiation phase) and documented in a Deliverables Matrix Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge * Desirable but not essential - APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ), or PMI Project Management Professional/ Prince2. * Pro-active Project manager comfortable with problem solving and driving tasks through to completion using your own initiative. * Excellent stakeholder management skills, both internal and external; Fostering collaborative relationships with the project team and the customer, in Engineering design, Production, Quality, Field Service and Supply Chain to facilitate the smooth delivery of the project. * Strong communication skills both in oral and written. * Self-starter, eager to learn, develop and grow * Collaborative, not afraid to voice opinions or challenge the status quo. * Technical experience in aviation and able to demonstrate knowledge of airworthiness regulation, MOE, MEL and its use, SRM understanding and the limits of technical data and the impact of that. * Have a working knowledge of Aircraft Maintenance * High standard of English language (written and oral) * High standard of computer literacy, especially Microsoft Office Suite * Experience of Microsoft Project. (MSP) Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds