Shops Manager

Job Title: Shops Manager

Reports to: Head of Production (H1)

Location: Atlantic Aviation Group, Shannon Airport, Shannon, Co Clare

Atlantic Aviation Group

With over 60 years of experience, Shannon based Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) is one of Europe's leading independent aviation solution providers. The company has a strong reputation of providing customers with a complete range of solutions including aircraft maintenance & modifications, technical, engineering and design services, logistics and material solutions and international training. This reputation is built on a proud history and tradition of superior craftsmanship, technical expertise, and continuous training, which is supported by our flexible, open, and partnership-based customer relationships.

The company provides a range of aviation solutions including Part 145 Aircraft Maintenance, MAA Part 145 Aircraft Maintenance (AAG Defence Services), CAMO & Technical Services, Part 21 Design Services and EASA Part 147 Training which provides aviation training to airlines, MROs, and companies around the world.

AAG have an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated career focused and ambitious Shops Manager seeking a role in a challenging, fast-paced and rewarding environment. Our aim as a team is to attract and develop key talent across all levels of our growing aviation business.

Duties and responsibilities are, but not limited to the following:

Essential Job Function

• Using the AAG Project & Performance Management System, manage your assigned team on a day-to-day basis to meet and exceed all KPI’s set for each aircraft.
• Prioritise health & safety compliance
• Maintain adherence to AAG Quality & Airworthiness procedures at all times
• Manage the commercial efficiency of shops and develop commercial awareness of shops personnel. Control man-hours clocked; materials ordered & returned to enable the team to deliver an efficient commercial result. 
• Manage capacity to ensure the shops stay aligned to planned loads plus sign off hours.
• Adhere to milestone & job card targets to facilitate an on-time redelivery
• Lead the performance and development of the Shops leadership team and support lead engineers to lead the performance and development of their teams. 
• Ensure regular effective communication takes place with the shops team, project teams and with customers.
• Ensure a high level of team morale is maintained.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, tool control & workplace organisation.
• Manage team’s performance through continuous appraisal and review. Ensure regular effective communication takes place with employees.
• Develop personnel to maximise skill levels, flexibility, and certification levels of the team, ensuring the team has the right people with the right skills to meet the business requirement.
• Lead and support the Employee Oriented Culture from a recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement perspective.
• Ensure rosters are being produced by the Lead Engineers & adhered to by employees in order to achieve productivity & utilisation targets, while also ensuring compliance with the Organisation of Working Time Act.
• Communicate to the Aircraft Business Manager and Head of Production the shops status, any blocks affecting progress and planned actions to resolve issues. Escalate by exception only.
• Work as a Team with other Managers to mutually support each other, sharing loads/resources as appropriate to maximise agility, flexibility, and throughput.
• Lead Continuous improvement in your area.
• Support development of additional revenue streams for the shops organisation.
• Deputise for the Head of Production and other Production Managers as required.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of Production.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or recognised management qualification or equivalent would be an advantage.
• Have at least 5 years related experience in Aircraft Maintenance.
• Have previous experience in the Management or Supervision of personnel.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Be a good team worker, able to identify and develop individual and team ability.
• Self-motivated, confident and methodical.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work directly with cross-functional leaders and partners.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal, written and presentation, and the ability to build trusted relationships.
• An energetic, dedicated approach combined with excellent planning and organisation skills and a commitment to deadlines, targets, and high work standards.
• Embody a positive can-do attitude.

Typical Working Conditions 

• As a member of the Production Management Team, the Shops Manager will be required to work as per the Production Manager weekend schedule.  
• Must satisfy and maintain the required medical standard. 
• Work is performed at the AAG Hangar in Shannon. 
• PPE is provided by AAG, and its use is mandatory in the performance of your work. 
• Must satisfy and maintain airport security requirements. 

Closing Date

If you feel your skills and experience meet the requirements of this position, we look forward to hearing from you!

Closing date for applications: 05 / 12 / 24

Atlantic Aviation Group reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

As a growing and ambitious organisation, we are always interested in speaking to individuals about their next career move. If this is not the right position for you but you would still like to find out more about working for Atlantic Aviation Group, please contact us.

Equal Opportunities Employer

Atlantic Aviation Group is an equal opportunities employer. The people of Atlantic Aviation Group are the foundation of its success, and we believe that employing a diverse workforce is key to this success. As an equal opportunity employer, we will consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of nationality, religion, ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, or disability. We value your passion, energy, and creativeness.

Agencies

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About Atlantic Aviation Group

Atlantic Aviation Group is an independent aviation solutions company providing comprehensive maintenance, modification and support services to operators around the world. Our services include Part 145 Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO), Part CAMO, Part21J Design Services and Part 147 training solutions across two facilities in Shannon, Ireland.