Deputy Regional Manager

## Deputy Regional Manager Apply locations:
Oxford:
Shrewsbury Area:
Anglesey Areatime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
June 25, 2026 (13 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR
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* Job Description:

******** About our team...
**** Airbus Helicopters is the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer and the company’s site at Oxford Airport is Britain’s civil helicopter hub.  AHUK offers considerable experience in helicopter sales, bespoke completions, maintenance and spares support. Its in-house engineering capabilities include design, customisation, installation, flight-testing and certification, as well as technical support,  maintenance, training and the supply of spares for civil and military applications.

AHUK is the MoD’s chosen provider of helicopters and maintenance for its No.1 Helicopter Flying school (referred to as MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey).
**** The Reward:
Why Join Airbus?*
* * We offer a competitive base salary and a robust suite of benefits designed to support your health, wealth, and lifestyle:**
* ● Holiday Allowance:
We value loyalty and work-life balance; your annual leave entitlement grows with you, rewarding your commitment with an extra day of leave for each year of service (up to an additional 4 days)  
● Health:
Private Medical Insurance (Bupa). You also have the flexibility to add family members to your policy at an additional cost. Other options include Health-care Cash Schemes and Den-Plan.  
● Future Wealth: up to 8% Company Pension contribution, when you contribute 6%. Plus Yearly Share Incentive Plans, and Discretionary Group Bonuses.  
● Everyday Savings:
Access to exclusive shopping discounts, including a cashback card to help your money go further.  
● Lifestyle:
Bikes to Work scheme (up to £3,000), Mydrive car purchase scheme, and Technology purchase schemes.  
● Added Protection:
Benefit from Personal Accident Insurance, Health-care Cash Schemes, and professional Financial/Legal advice.  
● Refer a friend Scheme :
We offer a generous Referral Bonus for any successfully placed candidates you recommend to the business.  
● Inclusive Space:
We provide a dedicated Multi-Faith Prayer Room, ensuring a quiet, private space prayer during the day.  
● Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
Your mental health matters. Gain access to 24/7 confidential support, counseling, and resources for both your professional and personal life.  
● The Canteen Hub: A dedicated space to take a break and recharge, featuring on-site vending machines for quick snacks and refreshments.  
● Fuel Your Day:
Enjoy free tea and coffee throughout the day, because sometimes the best ideas happen over a fresh brew.
**** The Opportunity
**** As the Deputy Regional Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Regional Engineering Team. As the first point of contact for our customer’s AOG and line maintenance needs, your tasks will include liaison with customers and their respective ops teams, co-ordination of the regional engineering team, monitoring and control of deferred defects and husbandry items and liaison with Oxford Base Engineering.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will also deputise when he is absent to maintain continuity and appropriate liaison with the business and customers. The role is predominantly working from home, however you may be required to attend customer facilities, Airbus locations and potential overseas trips at the request of the company / customer.
**** Main Responsibilities
***** Effectively plan line maintenance activities in liaison with the customer, planning and AHUK Customer support teams.
* Supervise and manage a nationwide engineering support network
* Maintain the line planner and availability record sheets
* Prepare and provision spare parts, workpacks and engineers to task
* Monitor and control the deferred defects, husbandry defects and technical queries when applicable
* Dependably deputise for the Regional Manager during periods of absence to maintain continuity
* Work with the Regional Manager to react to AOG’s and unplanned emergent work
* Carry out staff competency assessments…