We are recruiting for a Technical Support Manager to work on the Military operations of a globally recognised aerospace/aviation company. You'll have the responsibility for providing the UK MOD with technical customer support for the RTM322 gas turbine engine managing a team of 6 field reps and 1 service engineer. Based onsite in their HQ on the South Coast of Hampshire, as the technical expert you'll be working with the Navy at commander level so you'll be confident and highly competent holding strong communication skills.

The role pays competitively and on top of a great salary there is a discretionary 3% bonus, 25 days holiday, 10% pension contribution, discounts at shopping/leisure and gym retailers, a fantastic subsidised canteen at £1.50 a day, child care vouchers, share save scheme and more!

What do I need? A comprehension of gas turbine engines including failure modes, design strategies, maintenance strategies etc. Experience and knowledge of techniques such as FMECA & Weibull Analysis. As a leading position you'll have experience of managing engineers and crucially having had experience of liaising technically with senior military personnel. Ideally an aeronautical relating degree would be preferred and gas turbine knowledge within helicopter engines would be hugely beneficial.

What about the character fit? As a senior position representing the brand you'll be competent and confident, self driven and relish problem solving. Challenges in this role include communicating effectively to France manufacturing and as you'll be frequently speaking with high level ranks within the MOD, you'll be asked challenging questions and be expected to find effective solutions.

Why should I apply? You will be accountable for half the MOD's helicopter fleet – you'll be able to make a difference having input with regards to engine development to improve this impressive fleet of Apache and Merlin helicopters.

If you have gas turbine engine technical expertise, have communicated frequently at a senior military level and hold demonstrable engineering man management experience then please do not hesitate to call Neil to discuss or click apply now to send us your CV

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