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Keeping our fleet safe, compliant and ready to fly takes exceptional leadership behind the scenes. As Aircraft Maintenance Manager, you'll be a key member of our Part-145 Production Management team, leading the safe and effective delivery of aircraft maintenance across our Line, Hangar or Operational Assurance functions. In this operational leadership role, you'll balance safety, compliance and operational performance, ensuring maintenance activities support the flying programme while protecting technical reliability and on-time performance. Working across Engineering, Operations and Planning teams, you'll make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment, lead high-performing teams and drive continuous improvement across our maintenance operation.
Job Responsibility
Leading the safe, compliant and efficient delivery of aircraft maintenance, ensuring operational priorities, technical reliability and on-time performance are achieved
Managing operational resources, staffing and maintenance activity to maximise aircraft availability while maintaining plan stability and regulatory compliance
Monitoring aircraft status, maintenance progress and defect management, proactively identifying risks and coordinating effective recovery during operational disruption
Championing a strong safety culture by promoting Just Culture principles, ensuring compliance with Part-145 requirements and managing operational risk
Leading, coaching and developing engineering teams, supporting capability, engagement, performance and continuous improvement
Working collaboratively with Planning, Technical Operations, Airport Operations, Safety and external maintenance providers to deliver a safe and resilient operation
Requirements
A UK CAA Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence or equivalent operational engineering leadership experience within a regulated aviation environment
Proven experience leading teams within a Part-145 aircraft maintenance environment, with a strong understanding of aviation safety, compliance and Human Factors
Strong operational decision-making skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and remain calm under pressure in a time-critical environment
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to collaborate across Engineering, Operations and external partners
Experience using engineering maintenance systems and operational reporting tools, alongside a proactive approach to continuous improvement and operational excellence