Aircraft Check Lead - Base Maintenance Manager

Air X Jet Support UK; Bentfield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Bupa private healthcare

Private pension scheme

Specsavers Eyecare Scheme

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

AirX Jet Support is recruiting for an Aircraft Check Manager to oversee day-to-day planning and execution of Base Maintenance on our CL-600, EMB-135 and ERJ-190 fleets. The role is based at London Stansted, operating a 5-5-4 day rotation with a focus on timely delivery and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will possess UK CAA and/or EASA Part 66 B1/B2 licences (Category C preferred) and extensive Base Maintenance experience, with strong leadership and customer liaison skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Base Maintenance Support in a hangar.
• Certifying engineer function including release to service on completion of Base Maintenance.
• Ability to hold and maintain appropriate authorisations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Production Planning, Technical Services and Materials to develop detailed production plans.
• Review work scopes, task cards and customer work packages to ensure resources are available.
• Lead and manage the maintenance team during the check, ensuring safety and quality standards.
• Monitor progress, productivity and technical performance throughout the check.
• Escalate issues impacting targets and formulate recovery plans to maintain delivery schedule.
• Ensure documentation and handovers are completed accurately and timely.
• Act as primary customer contact during the check.
• Support audits and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem solving

Flexible worker

Team player

Proficiency with MS Office

Regulatory knowledge

Education

UK CAA and/or EASA Part 66 Licence (B1/B2)

Degree related to Aerospace or Aircraft Engineering

Category C Aircraft Maintenance Licence

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

AirX Jet Support is recruiting for an Aircraft Check Manager to oversee day-to-day planning and execution of Base Maintenance on our CL-600, EMB-135 and ERJ-190 fleets. The role is based at London Stansted, operating a 5-5-4 day rotation with a focus on timely delivery and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will possess UK CAA and/or EASA Part 66 B1/B2 licences (Category C preferred) and extensive Base Maintenance experience, with strong leadership and customer liaison skills.