Aviation delivery manager

A growing client in Oxfordshire are looking for an Aviation Delivery Manager to Main responsibilities Raise and manage all new purchase orders (PO). Work closely with relevant programmes and Group on securing new airframe slots for UK market Manage POs through the production phase and raise associated Amendments as required. Arrange delivery schedules with relevant airframe programmes. Supply relevant programmes with CAA data e.g. hexadecimal codes Work very closely with Technical Services / CAA Inform and keep Logistics Dept. up to date on any new airframe PO, project numbers and associated Amendments and price changes. Liaise with the Finance Dept. on new arrivals and delivery schedules. Liaise with pilots and make appropriate arrangements for ferry flight to the UK or, if required, the airframe is shipped by road; make arrangements for truck shipping. Advise AHUK Contracts of helicopter build specification and associated build amendments for local change orders and contracts. Work with AHUK Export Control Officer for the importation of new helicopters into the UKDelivery Responsible for the handover and delivery of all new helicopters and completion to the final customer. Ensure all documentation is complete and ready for acceptance. Ensure all loose equipment, vendor manuals, documentation etc. is available for customer inspection. Arrange and write the associated acceptance protocol. Work with the relevant project managers for successful delivery, advise pilots for customer acceptance air tests. Arrange meeting rooms and associated hospitality of the customer during the handover phase. Advise AHUK Technical Services to raise change of ownership paperwork etc. with local CAA. Ensure invoices are sent to the customer for final payment. Liaise with accounts for receipt of money. Ensure Bill of Sale is raised. Ensure customer satisfaction forms are completed. Ensure customers have a pleasant experience throughout AHUK.ACH Support ACH UK on all topics regarding build specifications, options and interiors for new helicopters. Liaise with relevant programmes on materials, paint specifications of new build ACH. airframes. Work closely with ACH reps to ensure customer specifications are met. Arrange final delivery date and acceptance / handover of completed helicopter.National Resilience Support on all topics regarding build specifications, options, role equipment and interior layout for new helicopters - Police, EMS or Utility. Liaise with relevant EMS interior suppliers on customer requirements. Arrange final delivery date and acceptance / handover of completed helicopter.General Assist as required with any general enquiries regarding AH products both internally and externally. Attend relevant shows, seminars or conferences. Visit prospective customers with Sales reps to support the sale of a new helicopter. Support Offers and Contracts as required. Knowledge and Skills Essential Relevant experience in direct customer contact. Good understanding of Airbus procedures. Sales or contracting experience.Desirable Able to communicate well with fellow workers and customers. Methodical and accurate approach. High commercial and financial awareness.Education, Qualifications or Training Essential Degree qualified or equivalent.Additional requirements Due to the nature of this position you will require DBS Security Clearance and be eligible for SC clearance. Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations. Due to the nature of the role, occasional travel outside of the UK is expected. They offer a competitive salary plus excellent benefits. The working hours are Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm, possible hybrid working so you need to live in Oxfordshire and drive. Benefits offered: Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - single cover for employees paid by the company 25 days holiday rising to 29 Pension: Company contributes 6%, employee 4% basic Share Incentive at company discretion. Success Share, Discretionary Group bonus scheme (conditions apply) Bikes to Work (up to GBP3,000) (employee purchase scheme) Technology (employee purchase scheme) Mydrive (employee car purchase scheme) Den-Plan (employee purchase scheme) Health-care Cash Scheme Personal Accident Insurance (employee purchase scheme) Health Assessments Travel Insurance Financial/Legal Advice (eg, Will-writing; Lasting Power of Attorney)