UK CAA B1 A320, B737 & B757 – Paints and Projects Manager – J1358
Job posted January 21, 2025
Based in Cambridgeshire, UK, Argo Aviation International is part of a network of global offices supplying temporary and permanent recruitment solutions, EASA/FAA and CAA Part 145 services to many of the major aviation airlines, defence companies and maintenance companies worldwide.
The Client:
Our Client, a dynamic International MRO often requires Engineers worldwide. They have staff working in the biggest airports in the UK including London, Belfast, Manchester and overseas. They are continually nurturing talent whilst acting as a responsible member of the aviation community, meaning that all employees’ ongoing learning and development is taken seriously
Argo Aviation have an opportunity to recruit for a Paints and Projects Manager. The Paints and Projects Manager will be working within the bustling and dynamic sector of our clients business, participating in the management and supervision of Aircraft painting and global projects. The role requires administrative and managerial duties with aircraft support. You will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our client’s locations, as well as meeting all regulatory needs and reporting any deficiencies to the Operational Maintenance Manager.
Role information – Paints and Projects Manager
Location: Southend/Norwich
Salary: Dependant on experience and types (1 or more required) B737, A320 & B757
Shift Pattern & Working Hours: 40 hrs
Company Benefits:
- 7% Employer Contribution Pension
- 3 x Life Assurance
- Private Healthcare & Private Dental
- Free Eye Tests and Vouchers
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Referral Programme
- Training and Development Support to widen skills and knowledge
Summary of Duties – Paints and Projects Manager:
Our ideal candidate will be a dynamic Manager that’s keen and enthusiastic to work within the challenging side of aviation. With paints and projects no two days are the same. You need to have a dynamic approach and to be a solutions provider to whatever challenge may come your way. This role will offer a high reward of job satisfaction.
- To plan, oversee and execute paint inputs (from a Part 145 perspective)
- Managing project events globally, providing support to ensure safe, efficient and effective operation
- To assist with bespoke AOG solutions to a customer occurrence
- Maintaining a dynamic feedback loop to ensure timely, regular and accurate communication to all internal and external key stakeholders
- Maintaining an efficient and effective Station structure to support the Customer
- Ensure staffing levels and skills are sufficient to fulfil customer requirements
- To ensure a good relationship is established and maintained
- To manage, understand and strive to improve business unit KPIs.
In order to be successful in the role of Paints and Projects Manager you will need to demonstrate the following:
- Management or supervisory experience
- UK AML or relevant degree or qualification in Aviation Engineering
- Aircraft Types – A320’s, B737 & B757
- Full driving licence
Requirements for the role: Training Certificates, Updated CV (preferably in Word format). You must hold the Right to Work in the UK – proof is required as part of our shortlisting process.
If you believe that this is the role for you and you have the necessary skills and attributes for the Paints and Projects Manager, please apply today or contact Argo Aviation directly to discuss the opportunity with one of our experienced Consultants. If you are aware of any Paints and Projects Managers who may be interested in this opportunity, please share and ask them to reach out.
Please note that due to the high level of applicants we will only be contacting shortlisted candidates regarding this role.
Email: Susanne.Howe-Smith@Argo.work
Mobile: +447840 852286
Connect with me: LinkedIn
Argo Aviation International is acting as an Employment Agency for this Permanent vacancy.
Argo Aviation International is committed to equal opportunities for all and will not discriminate based on an individual’s sex, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We are an inclusive employer and should you require any reasonable adjustments in order to complete any aspect of the recruitment process, please contact us.
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