Head of Aftermarket Services Bristol

Tech Posts; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Bristol is seeking a Senior Leader to develop and implement the aftermarket strategy for their Valo eVTOL aircraft. The ideal candidate will possess an aerospace engineering degree and extensive experience in aftermarket or commercial operations roles. Responsibilities include leading MRO activities and forging strategic partnerships to ensure a top-tier customer experience. This on-site position requires a strong regulatory knowledge and proven track record in team leadership and aircraft entry-into-service programs.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior aftermarket or commercial operations roles.
• Proven track record in leading teams and managing commercial aircraft entry-into-service programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) activities, customer support, operations, and digital services readiness.
• Forge strategic partnerships to support aftermarket success.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic partnerships

Regulatory knowledge

Team management

Education

Aerospace engineering degree

Job description

Overview

This senior leadership role at Vertical Aerospace focuses on building and implementing the aftermarket strategy for the Valo eVTOL aircraft, ensuring smooth entry into service and outstanding global customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) activities, customer support, operations, and digital services readiness.
• Forge strategic partnerships to support aftermarket success.

Qualifications

• Aerospace engineering degree.
• Extensive experience in senior aftermarket or commercial operations roles.
• Strong regulatory knowledge.
• Proven track record in leading teams and managing commercial aircraft entry-into-service programs.

Location: Bristol / Onsite

Company: Vertical Aerospace

HQ: Bristol, United Kingdom

Founded: 2016

Stage: Public

Team Size: 201–500

Traction: Second company in the world to achieve piloted thrustborne flight manoeuvres with a full-scale vectored thrust eVTOL aircraft