http://www.flightglobal.com/jobsFlight Jobshttp://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/project-engineer-aerospace-defence-sunbury-on-thames-200492373.htmFri, 03 Jul 2009 17:40:56 +0100198537Project Engineer - Aerospace / DefenceMiddlesex£25-30k Due to expansion my client seeks a project engineer to join their engineering team. You will be joining an expanding engineering company that is involved with the design, development, manufacture and support of air movement and filtration systems for the defence and aerospace market. They have recently won a number of projects and have a full order book and will therefore be looking to recruit a number of engineering staff to support their workload. As a project engineer you will be involved with assisting the design, development, production and manufacturing process by providing a input across the whole project from concept, design, NPI and delivery. Therefore as project engineer you should be keen and enthusiastic, broad minded and have a broad engineering knowledge base (mechanically biased). Typical involvements would include design input, liaison with various departments, helping with production and NPI, product changes, testing, documentation, dealing with customers and suppliers, overseeing the project to ensure timely delivery and assisting principal engineers with other engineering tasks. The products are electro-mechanical and therefore a background working with electro-mechanical systems would be useful (ideally aerospace or defence / military products) although other engineering domains will be considered (e.g. automotive, rail, marine, air-conditioning, HVAC, sheetmetal fabrication etc) Skills / Knowledge: "Ideally a relevant engineering qualification (HNC / HND / Degree in mechanical / production engineering) "Knowledge of mechanical design and product development "Well organised and able to communicate at all levels (must be comfortable when dealing with customers and suppliers) "Able to manage small projects "Knowledge of a variety of engineering disciplines (mostly mechanical but an understanding of electromechanical systems, analogue electronics, and / or electrical engineering would be very useful) "Knowledge of the full product lifecycle would be ideal (e.g. design, NPI, production etc) Others (beneficial): "Knowledge of air movement systems (heating, cooling, refrigeration, HVAC) "Knowledge of aerospace, aircraft or military vehicles systems This position would suit an engineer that has worked within an engineering company as a design or development engineer but would like to progress to systems engineering, project management or principal engineer status. http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/lead-electronics-design-engineer-power-control-sunbury-on-thames-200492372.htmFri, 03 Jul 2009 17:40:42 +0100198536Lead Electronics Design Engineer - Power & ControlMiddlesex£35-45k This is a new role for a principal / lead electronics design engineer. You will be joining an expanding engineering company that is involved with the design, development, manufacture and support of air movement and filtration systems for the defence and aerospace market. They have recently won a number of projects and have a full order book and will therefore be looking to recruit a number of engineering staff to support their workload. As a lead electronics engineer you will be involved with the design and development of new and existing products and systems for the company's aerospace, defence and commercial clientele. This will involve assisting with establishing requirements, generation of specifications, feasibility studies, analysis and modelling of concepts through to production of realised designs. You will report to the engineering manager and lead a small team of engineers involved with electronics design. The position will therefore require much hands-on design input but also the need to lead and manage projects and work load. The products are electro-mechanical and therefore a background working with electro-mechanical systems would be useful (ideally aerospace or defence / military products) although other engineering domains will be considered (e.g. automotive, rail, marine, air-conditioning, HVAC, sheetmetal fabrication etc). The ideal candidate will have knowledge of power electronics and motor control. Skills / Knowledge: "A degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering subject - electrical & electronic engineering, power electronics (bias towards analogue electronics) "Proven electronics design and development ability "Knowledge of analogue electronics, power electronics and power control would be ideal (perhaps PSU / SMPS design) "Knowledge of motor control would be beneficial "Good communication skills coupled with the ability to lead a team and manage work loads . projects "Use of appropriate electronic design and modelling tools (e.g. saber, orcad, pspice, etc) Others (beneficial): "Knowledge of air movement systems (heating, cooling, refrigeration, HVAC) "Knowledge of aerospace, aircraft or military vehicles systems http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/sa365-captains-first-officers-africa-200492301.htmFri, 03 Jul 2009 16:54:44 +0100198459Zenon has been approached to shortlist SA365 Captains and First Officers for an established operator in Africa. Candidates must be rated on type holding any ICAO license. The roles come with an excellent roster of 6 Weeks on paid and 6 weeks off paid (full). Excellent long-term contract rates. Flights home provided. Accommodation, food, local transportation provided. If you would like to be considered for this role then please send the following through to graham@zenon.aero CV Colour copy of Passport License http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/aw139-captains-and-first-officers-africa-200492294.htmFri, 03 Jul 2009 16:52:37 +0100198452Zenon has been approached to shortlist AW139 Captains and First Officers for an established operator in Africa. Candidates must be rated on type holding any ICAO license. The roles come with an excellent roster of 6 Weeks on paid and 6 weeks off paid (full). Excellent long-term contract rates. Flights home provided. Accommodation, food, local transportation provided. If you would like to be considered for this role then please send the following through to graham@zenon.aero CV Colour copy of Passport License http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/quality-assurance-manager-yeovil-200492293.htmFri, 03 Jul 2009 16:52:31 +0100198451" Quality assurance and engineering solutions. "Results obtained by analysis of quality issues. "Statistical Process Control. "Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis "Internal auditor to comply with ISO 9000. "Process Assurance & Process Control implementation. "Capability Studies - Machine, Process. "New Product development and introduction. "Understanding of country legislative marking and product testing. "Good working knowledge of winding principles. "Brainstorming problems forming an integral part of company problem solving. "Project management from concept to fruition. "Excellent knowledge of gear standards and hard hobbing manufacture. "Induction Hardening Standards development. "Procedure development for manufacturing. "Vendor Appraisal, selection and cost negotiation. "Able to communicate through verbal and visual aids" http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/chief-operating-officer-nigeria-200492155.htmFri, 03 Jul 2009 16:20:45 +0100198313A COO is required for a Ground Handling company based in Nigeria. They are the global leader in ground handling services to airline customers with operations worldwide. Duties of this role will include: • Executive functions related to Finance, Administration and Operations. • Ensuring that the company meets all expectations of customer airlines and of its share holders. • You will be representing the interests and image of the company toward business partners and employees. • Report directly to the board of directors with budget reports and developments. Ideally you will have a strong financial background and have extensive experience working a management role within the Ground Handling industry. You will be self motivated, have great communication skills and have exceptional social skills. To apply for this role in confidence, please send a copy of you CV to Graham here at Zenon on graham@zenon.aero http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/station-manager-nigeria-200492152.htmFri, 03 Jul 2009 16:19:26 +0100198309A Station Manager opportunity has become available with a Ground Handling company based in Nigeria. They are the global leader in ground handling services to airline customers with operations worldwide. Duties of this role will include: • Participation in the budgeting and business development. • You will represent interests and image of the Company towards business partners and employees. • You will lead projects for new services at different airports Ideally you will have a strong managerial background within the Ground Handling industry. You will be self motivated and have excellent communication skills. To apply for this role in confidence, please send a copy of you CV to Graham here at Zenon on graham@zenon.aero http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/aircraft-finance-and-leasing-manager-united-kingdom-200492141.htmFri, 03 Jul 2009 16:17:19 +0100198300An Aircraft Finance and Leasing Manager is required for a large aviation company based in the UK. The company has a reputation for being profitable, innovative, sales driven and the market leader in its field. The role is permanent and will be based at their Head Office in the South East of England. The role requires an individual with excellent management experience to take the company forward in this competitive but rewarding market. The position requires a candidate that has a degree or holds qualifications in either business, marketing or sales with a first class track record in aircraft financing and leasing to the airline market worldwide. Responsibilities will include • Identify, design and implement the marketing strategy, based on knowledge of company’s objectives, market characteristics and cost and mark up factors. • Have a familiarity with the customers and the various contacts within this market. • Formulate, direct and coordinate marketing activities and policies to promote the company’s services. • Develop Pricing strategies while balancing company objectives and customer satisfaction. • Analyze business development and monitor market trends. • Timely monitor and evaluate the aviation services markets and trends, and identify and quantify relevant opportunities. • Overall increase the companies sales revenue and achieve given targets. The successful candidate must be good at critical thinking, active learning and judgement, decision making, a team player and have the ability to work in a challenging and stressful market environment. Excellent benefits with a negotiable salary according to experience, relocation package possible. Please apply by emailing your CV to Graham Merriman at graham.merriman@zenon.aero quoting reference number 349. http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/commercial-director-europe-200492136.htmFri, 03 Jul 2009 16:16:20 +0100198088This Commercial Director position is with an established well respected scheduled airline based in Northern Europe. The airline has a route network that includes both international and domestic flights using modern and efficient aircraft offering excellent levels of customer service. The role will operate at the highest level, have responsibility in the airlines long term direction and has excellent potential for someone motivated, ambitious, innovative and charismatic. The role has a number of key elements that include Identify local, regional & international niche markets. Define and select best air routes opportunities and measure routes revenues & returns. Formulate, direct and coordinate marketing activities and policies to promote services. Develop pricing strategies while balancing company objectives and customer satisfaction. Analyze business development and monitor market trends. Have a familiarity with the international schedule, charter and acmi markets and have extensive contacts within this sector. Manage and effectively lead an international team of sales executives to develop and grow the European markets. Travel to all the major sales exhibitions and support the marketing campaigns of the company. To be considered the individual must have an excellent track record of achievement and leading at the very highest level in airline sales and marketing. Only candidates with firsthand working experience within Scandinavia and the Baltic States will be shortlisted. This position offers an excellent salary, benefits, relocation package and performance related bonuses. In return you will be expected to be contactable 24/7, 365. Each applicant will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence. Deadline is the 3rd July and please send your cv to Graham Merriman at graham.merriman@zenon.aero http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/sub-contracts-manager-yeovil-200492116.htmFri, 03 Jul 2009 16:11:22 +0100198274A Sub-Contract Manager is required to provide whole life cycle Supply Chain Management skills in a dynamic and innovative expanding business. The purpose of the job is to ensure innovative and affordable support chain solutions through close liaison with bid and delivery teams and have the primary responsibility in leading and delivering the management of Sub-Contractors through bid phase to contract award and subsequent service management, ensuring security of supply and constantly exploring cost reductions. As the project focal point, the leadership and delivery of all Procurement support across entire business cycle from business winning through to contract delivery phases, including the following activities on each prospect: Requirements Identification, Solution Definition, Engagement Phase, Bid to Contract Phase.