OPERATIONS & TECHNICAL MANAGER

Role Summary

The Technical & Operations Manager (TOM) serves as the Accountable Manager responsible for ensuring full technical compliance, documentation integrity, component lifecycle control, and MRO vendor quality oversight. This role is critical to the sustainability and expansion of the company’s aviation component operations and is central to the evaluation, development, and implementation of the Rotable Exchange Program planned for 2026.

The TOM provides strategic and operational leadership across technical, regulatory, and supplier management functions, ensuring compliance with international aviation authority requirements while supporting commercial competitiveness and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

• Act as the Accountable Manager for all technical and regulatory matters.
• Ensure continuous compliance with GCAA, EASA, FAA, and applicable quality standards including ASA-100 and AS9120.
• Maintain oversight of airworthiness, certification status, and technical records for all components.
• Lead regulatory audits, inspections, approvals, and corrective action processes.

Documentation & Quality Management

• Ensure accuracy, traceability, and integrity of all technical documentation, including but not limited to:
• Certificates of Release to Service (EASA Form 1 / FAA 8130-3)
• Work scopes, maintenance records, and technical files
• Develop, implement, and maintain technical procedures, manuals, and internal controls.
• Monitor and improve quality management systems and compliance frameworks.

Component Flow & Rotable Program Management

• Oversee component flow from induction through repair, certification, storage, and release.
• Lead feasibility assessment, planning, and implementation of the Rotable Exchange Program, ensuring technical viability, cost control, and customer value.
• Collaborate with commercial and logistics teams to optimize turnaround times and inventory utilization.

MRO Vendor & Supplier Management

• Approve, audit, and continuously monitor MRO vendors for quality, performance, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage vendor contracts from a technical and quality perspective.

• Ensure suppliers meet customer, regulatory, and internal technical standards.

Strategic & Stakeholder Engagement

• Provide technical leadership to support sales, leasing, and customer engagements.
• Leverage industry reputation and professional network to strengthen partnerships and competitive positioning.
• Act as a technical authority in discussions with customers, regulators, and strategic partners.

Qualifications & Experience

Mandatory Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in aviation technical management, MRO operations, airline materials engineering, or maintenance planning.
• Demonstrated experience managing and maintaining certifications with GCAA, EASA, FAA, and ASA-100 / AS9120 standards.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related aviation discipline.

Preferred / Highly Valued

• EASA Part-66 License (B1 and/or B2)
• Dangerous Goods (DG) certification
• MRO or equivalent aviation technical certification

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess technical, operational, and commercial risks.
• High attention to detail with a structured and compliance-driven mindset.
• Proven leadership capability with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Well-established industry reputation and professional network within aviation technical and MRO circles.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interface confidently with regulators and customers.

Key Success Factors

• Sustained regulatory compliance with zero major audit findings
• Reliable, traceable, and compliant technical documentation
• High-performing MRO vendor base
• Successful launch and operational readiness of the Rotable Exchange Program
• Strong customer confidence and repeat business driven by technical credibility

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person