Group Head of Continuing Airworthiness and Aviation Maintenance Standards

Job Title:              Group Head of Aviation Engineering Standards
Location:              UK or France + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation:    Attractive Salary + Benefits
Role Type:            Full time / Permanent 
Role ID:                SF59279

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Group Head of Aviation Engineering Standards.

The role
As a Group Head of Aviation Engineering Standards, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. This position is part of the Group Safety function and plays an integral role in supporting Babcock Group to achieve our purpose of “Creating a safe and secure world, together” by driving excellence in aviation safety management and operational activities.

Day-to-day, you’ll Champion Babcock’s Purpose and Principles. 

• Lead the establishment, maintenance and continuous improvement of Group-wide minimum standards for continuing airworthiness and aviation maintenance (initial and continuing airworthiness activities, including maintenance and aviation maintenance training)
• Develop and maintain a surveillance framework to monitor continuing airworthiness and aviation maintenance performance across the Group
• Assure Business Units meet relevant Babcock minimum standards and statutory and regulatory compliance obligations
• Support leaders and managers within Business Units to utilise reactive and proactive learning opportunities to ensure each organisation learns from its experiences and reduces the likelihood of repeat events or surprises

This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements.

Essential experience of the Group Head of Aviation Engineering Standards:

• Education and sound knowledge in aviation safety management principles and practices, from statutory, regulatory and operational perspectives
• Broad operational knowledge of commercial and/or military aviation and extensive experience in the functions of the organisation (e.g., aviation safety, initial and continuing airworthiness, including maintenance, compliance and organisational management)
• Experience of management of aviation activities at a senior level (Accountable manager or nominated person/maintenance manager or military equivalent) in relevant types of operation
• Sound knowledge of international aviation regulatory frameworks 
• Proven leadership capability with a demonstrable track record in promoting and securing cultural improvement

Qualifications for the Group Head of Aviation Engineering Standards:

• Qualified and experienced aviation engineer (Relevant degree and/or AML holder)
• Qualified and experienced aviation accident investigator

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) / Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer 

• Generous holiday allowance 
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme 
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave 
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Flexible locations

Babcock International 
For over a century Babcock  has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal. 

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 04/10/2024