Aircraft Check Managers

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in aviation is seeking a Check Manager to oversee maintenance operations in Birmingham. This role involves managing maintenance inputs, ensuring compliance, and leading a team of engineers. With a focus on delivering projects on time and within budget, you'll be pivotal in maintaining high standards of safety and quality. Join a dynamic and rapidly growing company that values innovation and teamwork, where your expertise will contribute significantly to the success of our operations. If you're ready to take your career to new heights, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Base Maintenance experience as a certifying engineer.
• Must hold C certification by aircraft type.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver maintenance inputs and oversight of tasks.
• Accountable for technical integrity and compliance of all work.

Skills

B1/B2 certifying engineer experience

737 Type Ratings

Part 145 Aviation Legislation knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Management and interpersonal skills

Flexible approach to work

Job description

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STS Aviation Services is rapidly growing, and we are looking for new team members to be part of our journey as the leading UK MRO.

This is an exciting time to join the STS Aviation Services business and be part of our growing base maintenance operations in Birmingham. As the Check Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management and delivery of the allocated maintenance inputs and for retaining oversight of the maintenance tasks to ensure regulatory compliance.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Deliver allocated maintenance inputs to schedule.
• Deliver allocated projects and company initiatives to schedule.
• Assist the Base Maintenance Management team as required.
• Line management of all staff within their agreed area of responsibility.
• Issue certificates of release to service for the specific aircraft type within the scope of limitations of their QA044 Staff Authorisation Document.
• Allocate tasks and responsibilities within their work area.
• Maintain a log of progress against tasks.
• Provide and deliver daily production briefings.
• Update senior management as required.
• Develop solutions to deliver maintenance within any set budget constraints.
• Ensure a daily progress report is issued for aircraft under maintenance.
• Be accountable for the technical integrity of all work carried out under their control.
• Ensure the conduct and punctuality of all allocated staff within their area of responsibility.
• Maintain allocated work area to the highest standards of cleanliness.
• Ensure all husbandry and tool audit requirements are carried out and recorded.
• Carry out formal appraisals of hangar floor staff and advise the Head of Base Maintenance on potential for further training and individual development.
• Be responsible for the continued H&S ‘duty of care’ of their team, ensuring all current procedures are followed.
• Carry out DQS self-audit in line with base maintenance procedures, allocate audits to staff, and coordinate responses where applicable.
• Assist with quality audits and support the implementation of robust closure plans.
• Assist the Head of Base Maintenance with budget creation and management as required.

Skills & Experience Requirements:

• Category B licensed engineers must hold C certification by aircraft type.
• Must hold 737 Type Ratings.
• Minimum of 5 years of Base Maintenance experience as a B1 and/or B2 certifying engineer.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Good working knowledge of Part 145 Aviation Legislation.
• Flexible approach to working in a fast-changing environment.
• Excellent communication, management, and interpersonal skills.

About STS Aviation Services:

STS Aviation Services operates four state-of-the-art aircraft hangars, two interior modification facilities, and more than 40 line maintenance stations both domestically and internationally. These facilities and the expert personnel that call each home fuel the company’s drive to seamlessly blend a growing portfolio of MRO services to deliver comprehensive aircraft maintenance, engineering, and modification solutions to the global aviation industry.

To learn more about STS Aviation Services and what makes it the company with “Solutions to Keep You Flying,” please visit our website or call [phone].