Aircraft and Ground Availability Manager

Scope

The role provides the connection between Flight Operations and Modification, Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MMRO) for the Aircraft (AC) fleet under the control of Windracers (includes Windracers owned / operated fleet and customer AC in post manufacture commissioning) and for customers operators purchasing Windracers MMRO support, the mission is to capture:

• The Flight Operations flying hours / Aircraft (AC) configuration requirement
• The scheduled maintenance and modification forecast for each AC in the fleet
• The scheduled maintenance requirement for all ground support equipment
• The context of flight operations (environment, duration of deployment, sortie profile) as a tool for estimating the volume of unscheduled maintenance activity in order to assemble a Fleet MMRO support programme and spare parts requirement

• Liaison with Flight Operations to capture a detailed understanding of flying programme and the operational context for flight operations
• Liaison with Engineering to capture a detailed understanding of planned modification / service bulletins
• Leading the business in the maintenance / documentation of accurate flying / maintenance information (ALARIS)
• Capture of a Fleet scheduled maintenance forecast from AC maintenance logbooks (ALARIS)
• Leading the business in the capture of post flight serviceability data. Collate this data for Engineering and Operational action
• Support the Head of MMRO&A in estimating the requirement for unscheduled maintenance support to the Fleet
• Develop a rolling MMRO plan for based on the information captured above for final approval by the Head of MMRO&A
• In conjunction with the Fleet Support Spares and Equipment Crew Chief, develop a rolling MMRO plan for the ground support fleet
• Lead the continuous development of spare parts schedules for base MMRO and deployed support to operations
• Other responsibilities as agreed with your manager
• Working in accordance with Windracers values, policies, procedures and guidelines

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Availability Management Teams to achieve departmental and organisational objectives, establishing key targets for the team whilst growing along with the pace of the business
• Ensure currency with all relevant industry practices, where applicable, and strive for a continuous learning approach to personal development for both you and the team
• Provide a leading example to the team of adherence to company policies and culture and promote an open and transparent approach to reporting safety concerns and risks
• Act as subject matter expert in support of the Head of Modification Maintenance Repair Overhaul and Availability (MMRO&A)

• Oversee day-to-day operations or project delivery within your function.
• Balance resource planning, risk management, and deadlines in a fast-paced, agile environment.

• Own the delivery of critical functional or technical areas (e.g. project timelines, compliance, technical direction).
• Ensure outcomes meet quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

• Serve as a subject matter expert within the airframe and power plant production domains, working alongside, and supported by, additional subject matter experts within your teams.
• Guide and influence teams through technical leadership or coordination.

• Work closely with other managers (MMRO, Engineering and Flight Ops) to align priorities and workflows.
• Ensure effective two-way communication between your team and senior leadership.

• Uphold documentation, quality, and compliance standards across your area.
• Suggest and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency or scalability.
• Identify opportunities for improving tools, systems, or processes.
• Encourage team innovation and feedback in a scale-up environment.

• Champion company values:
  Purpose, Agile, Resilient, Team, Safe.
• Ensure all team members work in compliance with HSE standards and quality requirements.

• Manage, coach, and support your team.
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