Programme Manager - Shadow Availability and Maintenance Support
RAF Waddington Fleet Management Office
Summary of Role:
Raytheon UK require a Programme Manager to be based at RAF Waddington to work in the
Integrated Fleet Management Office to assist with planning of aircraft undergoing Pt 145
maintenance, management of additional tasking and emergent work, monitoring and
reporting against KPIs / PI's, administration and management of risk, opportunities,
improvement initiatives, actions and issues. In addition, the Programme Manager will act as
the interface between the Part M organisation based at RSL Broughton and the RAF
Waddington based MilCAM and Part 145 Maintenance Organisation.
Main Duties:
The Programme Manager will:
• Manage the pre-input / post output maintenance planning cycle for all aircraft
undergoing Pt 145 maintenance including organising and chairing pre and post
output maintenance meetings, providing associated minutes, capturing all lessons
learnt, actions and opportunities.
• Attend and minute all Fleet Management Office meetings and reviews for internal,
sub contract and customer facing contractual requirements including KPI reviews,
technical query reviews, monthly and quarterly customer reviews etc.
• Administer and manage the additional tasking process to ensure tasks are carried
out to meet Quality, Cost and Delivery requirements including the management of
all associated Task Authorisation Forms (TAF's), Basis Of Estimate (BOE), Schedule 7
tasking, Gate Processes and customer communications and feedback.
• Work closely with the Part 145 Maintenance Organisation, CAM, RAF Waddington
FHQ and 14 Sqn to ensure all maintenance is carried out on time and within budget.
• Collate all data from the Part 145 Maintenance Organisation reporting against
contractual KPIs and PIs. Monitor issues and drive corrective and improvement
initiatives.
• Drive initiatives to improve fleet operational availability.
• Attend Squadron daily maintenance meetings, FHQ Fleet Management weekly and
monthly meetings as and when required and feedback pertinent information to the
Part M Organisation.
• Administer and manage risk management and management of actions through
Active Risk Management (ARM)
• Act as the face to face interface between the Part M Continuing Airworthiness
Management Organisation and the customer and Part 145 Maintenance
Organisation.
• Act as deputy for the Shadow Fleet Availability Manager in his absence.
Candidate Requirements:
Essential:
Strong organisational skills and an ability to build strong relationships with customers and
suppliers
Excellent Communication - written and verbal at all levels within the organisation, with the
customer and sub-contractors
Commercially astute
Experience of EASA Part 145 Aircraft Maintenance and/or Part M Continuing Airworthiness
Management Organisation regulations (EASA/CAA)
Ability to identify and understand programme issues, to summarize key concerns and
facilitate problem solving of issues
Established background in Aerospace and Defence
Detailed understanding of risk and opportunity management.
Eligible for or holder of current DV security clearance (Raytheon UK will sponsor as required)
Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Office packages)
Ability to work unsupervised or as a part of a Team.
Willing to travel between RSL and MoD sites as required
Desirable:
Experience of working alongside RAF personnel on military bases
Member of a relevant Engineering or Programme Management Professional Institution
Experience of working within a regulatory airworthiness environment, both military and civil
Knowledge of Civil oversight of Military Aircraft (CAP562 Leaflet B40)
About Raytheon:
Raytheon UK is a subsidiary of Raytheon Company. We are a prime contractor and major supplier to the UK Ministry of Defence and have developed strong capabilities in mission systems integration in defence, National & Cyber security and commercial markets. Raytheon UK also designs, develops and manufactures a range of high-technology electronic systems and software solutions at its facilities in Harlow, Glenrothes, Gloucester, Manchester Waddington and Broughton.
Raytheon Company, with 2017 sales of $25 billion and 64,000 employees, is a technology and innovation leader specialising in defence, civil government and cyber security solutions. With a history of innovation spanning 96 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, C5ITM products and services, sensing, effects, and mission support for customers in more than 80 countries. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Mass

Raytheon Career Development:
Raytheon has a wealth of resources available to help you develop your career from the moment you join. Activities range from on-line learning modules, to external training and support for taking professional qualifications relevant to your role.

Standard Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
• 6 times salary 'Life Assurance'
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice scheme's.
• Enhanced sick pay scheme
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Shared Parental leave.
• 37hr working week, with an early finish Friday (hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site specifics arrangements). Flexible working arrangements may be considered depending on the role and subject to line manager approval.
• Canteen facilities available at Harlow & Glenrothes sites and Manchester & Gloucester offer free snacks & drinks (hot & cold).

Diversity:
Diversity is a core business imperative at Raytheon. We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes inclusiveness and always employs the best professionals for the job. Having a diverse workforce allows Raytheon to draw upon a range of different ideas and experiences which supports growing our business and creates an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity for success. Raytheon UK pro-actively encourages diversity of ideas, thoughts, and networking opportunities and has created Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including Raytheon Women's Network, YesNet (Young Employees Success Network), D&I council, Reservist Network etc. and all Raytheon employees are welcome to participate regardless of their background.

Raytheon Application Process
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and search for Req ID: 128836BR. Please complete the on-line instructions to create a profile and upload CV.

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128836
Relocation Eligible
No

Clearance Type
SC

Expertise
Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
Program Management

Type Of Job
Full Time

Work Location
United Kingdom - Waddington