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Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 1,500 people in the UK. BDUK is responsible for delivering several contracts to our UK defence customers including many training services. 

This is an exciting time to join a growing team of training experts. We are seeking an experienced Training professional who can lead and manage our aircrew and maintenance instructor team for the delivery of simulator and maintenance training at Wattisham airfield in support of the UK Apache force.

Reporting to the Head of Training BDUK, The Training Delivery Manager will be based at the Apache Training Centre Wattisham Airfield. The role will oversee all training delivery aspects of the synthetic training service for aircrew and maintenance training for aircraft engineers. This is a dynamic role with key customer interfaces to support and assure our training product but to also lead and manage a professional team of aircrew and maintainer instructors. Some travel will be required to support the Training Service Capability management meetings across other BDUK sites occasionally.

Responsibilities:

• Manages, leads and develops the Apache team delivering the Training Service and performing business support activities at Wattisham

• Executes the Training Service in accordance with the delivery schedule, and relevant process and policy

• Leads the team in the prevention and resolution of complex problems

• Implements policies and procedures and sets operational goals

• Make sure adequate resources are in place to deliver the contracted commitments

• Develops and maintains strong relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports

• Delivers the service aginst Key Performance Indicators ensuring customer satisfaction levels are met

• Manages the performance of the training service against the contracted performance factors

• Leads Continuous Improvement of the Training Service best practices

• Supports wider bid preparation and subsequent negotiations

What We're Looking for:

• An experienced training professional well versed in the delivery and assurance of aviation / maintenance training.

• A proven leader with demonstrable skills in the management and development of high performing teams

• A thought leader and innovator able to develop and enhance the performance of the training service

• Relevant Business degree is preferred or demonstrable experience in a similar management role within a military or commercial aviation environment

• Experience in a training delivery role

• Sound knowledge of the UK MoD’s acquisition processes policies, procedures and practices

• Detailed knowledge of the Apache  aircraft is desirable but not essential

Other:

• Willingness and eligibility to undergo SC clearance

• This is a on-site based role in Wattisham

All information provided will be checked and may be verified.

Important information regarding this requisition: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. CANDIDATES MUST HAVE CURRENT LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK IMMEDIATELY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. BOEING WILL NOT ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN IMMIGRATION AND LABOR SPONSORSHIP FOR ANY APPLICANTS. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate will be expected to undergo a SECURITY CHECK/CLEARANCE

Vaccination Requirements:

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Experience Level
Manager

Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time