Aerospace Accreditation Specialist

3 weeks ago


StainesuponThames, Surrey, United Kingdom Austin Fraser Full time

Austin Fraser is a leading recruitment agency specialising in aerospace and aviation roles. We are currently seeking an experienced Aerospace Accreditation Manager / Aerospace Product Manager to join our client's team.

The successful candidate will work closely with customers within the aerospace and aviation sectors, overseeing and coordinating all aspects of accreditation and assessment. This is a full-time, hybrid/remote position, working from 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend travel.

Key Benefits:

  • Estimated salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Excellent auto-enrolment pension scheme
  • Income protection
  • Company phone and laptop
  • Extensive travel opportunities with all expenses paid (travel/mileage, accommodation, and dining)
  • Private healthcare scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Season ticket loan
  • Gym discount
  • Study support (after 6 months)
  • Ability to apply for a company car (after 6 months)

About the Role:

This role will appeal to candidates who have held senior positions within the aerospace/aviation accreditation field. You will be responsible for ensuring the timely and in-budget delivery of aerospace contracts and projects in accordance with accreditation requirements.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and coordinate all aspects associated with maintaining accreditation, auditing, and assessments within the aviation/aerospace field
  • Ensure the successful procurement and delivery of contracts within budget, on time, and in accordance with accreditation requirements, from start to finish
  • Establish the assessment approach, select, lead, and coordinate the assessment team(s), and collate and report each assessment
  • Handle an approximate caseload of 5-10 customers at any one time, ensuring the highest level of customer care to successfully deliver and complete projects within agreed timeframes
  • Work remotely for up to 50% of the working week, with the remaining 50% spent travelling to and working from customers' sites
  • Travel (including frequent overnight stays) across the UK and occasionally overseas (Middle & Far East)

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Extensive knowledge of the aerospace/aviation sector with a strong track record of working within a third-party certification/accreditation body, focusing on quality, assessment, and auditing
  • Hands-on experience and a good understanding of aerospace management systems in organisations, specifically AS9100, AS9110 and AS9120
  • UK driving license
  • Working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17021 and its implementation, as well as ISO 9001 / 14000 / 45000
  • Comfortable with travelling (including overnight stays) for up to half of the week, with occasional overseas travel
  • Commercial-minded and customer-focused with a mindset of adding value
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills
  • Experience in leading and managing teams
  • Project management experience within aerospace
  • Relevant degree/postgraduate qualification (advantageous)

We look forward to hearing from you



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