Material Support Specialist

Airbus Operations Limited; Brize Norton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must have or be able to obtain security clearance eligibility to access UK Ministry of Defence establishments, working within ITAR and Export Control restrictions.

LOCATION: Brize Norton, Carterton, Oxfordshire.

TYPE: Full time - Mon-Fri - Moving forward, this will be a shift-based days only role on a 5, 5, 4 pattern.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more.

• Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday.

• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities.

• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health/dental insurance/eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme.

• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving.

• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity).

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?

Join a pioneering company at RAF Brize Norton with our Airbus A400M Line Maintenance team. Celebrate a decade of excellence as we reinvigorate our elite squad in the aviation domain. Serving a fleet of 22 A400M aircraft globally, our mission-ready team of over 250 skilled professionals is at the forefront of aerospace innovation, recovery, and support. Collaborating closely with military personnel, our fast-paced operations are central to executing high-profile governmental missions across diverse environments.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Material Support Specialist to join the Airbus Atlas Support Centre UK based at RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire.

Working closely with our MRO and P145 team, and reporting directly to the Material Demand Coordinator, you will be responsible for ensuring that Team Atlas meets its commitments regarding the material demands required to achieve the Maintenance/Flying Programme.

The Material Support Specialists, working in the Demand Cell team are responsible for the management and escalation of material demands within the UK fleet in accordance with MTC and GSS2 contracts.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM:

• Ensure maintaining an Operational focus and oversight of all material aspects related to maintenance/technical issues on the UK customer's A400M fleet worldwide.
• Contribute to the provision of expert advice and assistance to the Atlas team during the management and recovery of AOG aircraft on base or worldwide, including participating in any telephone conference calls.
• Providing escalation for AOG & Work Stop items, including ADF s or depth maintenance parts at risk.
• Liaise with the customer on all MTP material procurement required. When parts are finally not satisfying a RDD, MSS should escalate it to the next level.
• Follow up and chasing of items with unsatisfactory delivery estimates, missing or incorrect paperwork, incomplete REQs and escalating unresolved issues.
• Attend daily operational briefing and planning meetings.

ABOUT YOU:

• Experience in a Material support / Supply chain role.
• Be proficient in the use of the appropriate Warehouse management and Information systems (SAP SP1, SAP ESP, Airnnav, Microsoft Excel, etc.).
• Be proficient in the use of MDS as would be the tool used for P145 Mat.requisitions.
• Knowledge of EASA Part 145 regulations.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU:

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we will always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To opt in, just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.

Company: Airbus Operations Limited
Employment Type: Permanent
Experience Level: Professional
Job Family: Material Support & services

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