Aviation Delivery Manager

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)