Aircraft Maintenance Shift Lead

JMC Aviation Limited; Prestwick; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 7% employer contribution

Life assurance 3x

Private Healthcare

Private Dental

EAP Programme

300 hours annual leave per annum

Leave buy/sell option

EV car scheme

In-house courses

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

JMC Aviation Limited is seeking a Shift Supervisor for Prestwick. You will lead the shift, ensure certification on assigned aircraft zones, and drive timely maintenance activities on a 5/54 day shift (7am–7pm).

Responsibilities include supervising tasks, evaluating staff performance, reporting defects, and maintaining detailed maintenance records to support audits and compliance. Prior experience in aviation maintenance leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• UKCAA Part 66 Licence required; type ratings on at least two: A320, A330, B737, B787.
• Ideally hold a C licence.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on aircraft certification with UKCAA Part 66 and suitable authorisation.
• Management experience within aviation, preferably supervising licensed engineers.
• Knowledge of airworthiness regulation, MOE, MEL and SRM concepts.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently control, supervise, and allocate work tasks during the shift to ensure productivity and timelines.
• Monitor staff performance and provide feedback for development.
• Report defects and generate Occurrence Reports promptly.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities for audits.
• Ensure accurate time tracking for man-hours during the shift.

Skills

Aviation maintenance

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

JMC Aviation Limited is seeking a Shift Supervisor for Prestwick. You will lead the shift, ensure certification on assigned aircraft zones, and drive timely maintenance activities on a 5/54 day shift (7am–7pm).

Responsibilities include supervising tasks, evaluating staff performance, reporting defects, and maintaining detailed maintenance records to support audits and compliance. Prior experience in aviation maintenance leadership is essential.