Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor

HR GO Recruitment; Burton End; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation recruitment agency is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Duty Supervisor in Burton End, UK. In this role, you will coordinate aircraft maintenance, ensuring safe and compliant operations while also managing a team of B1 and B2 Line/AOG Engineers. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in business jet maintenance and engineering management, along with strong customer service and leadership skills. This permanent position involves working a shift pattern of 7am to 7pm, offering a structured work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Strong background in business jet maintenance and engineering management.
• Proven experience in line and/or AOG operations, including team leadership.
• Sound understanding of inspection practices, methods, tools, and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee all Line and AOG work from Stansted.
• Act as the main customer interface, responding to enquiries.
• Prepare accurate and competitive quotations for additional work.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Management skills

Education

Relevant engineering degree

Job description

Aircraft Maintenance duty supervisor - Opportunity for a highly organised person with a strong understanding of corporate jet AOG and line maintenance to coordinate works across the hanger. You should have strong customer service and man management skills.

You will be the primary point of contact for customers, co‑ordinate and manage day‑to‑day maintenance activity, ensure full regulatory compliance, and lead a team of B1 and B2 Line/AOG Engineers. This role suits a hands‑on leader who is comfortable in a fast‑moving, customer‑focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, co‑ordinate and oversee all Line and AOG work from Stansted, ensuring tasks are delivered safely, on time and to the required standard.
• Act as the main customer interface, responding to enquiries and providing clear updates before, during and after maintenance events.
• Prepare accurate, competitive quotations and secure customer approval for any additional work or costs.
• Allocate engineering resources effectively, ensuring B1/B2 teams are deployed to meet operational requirements.
• Ensure all maintenance is carried out in line with the company MOE and other relevant regulations.
• Support Part‑CAMO activities, ensuring Work Orders and Work Packs are issued, completed and returned within agreed timescales.
• Manage AOG and unscheduled events to maximise productive use of aircraft downtime.
• Monitor estimated versus actual man‑hours in real time, resolving discrepancies and supporting commercial performance.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Strong background in business jet maintenance and engineering management.
• Proven experience in line and/or AOG operations, including team leadership and resource planning.
• Relevant engineering degree and/or significant aircraft maintenance experience.
• Sound understanding of inspection practices, methods, tools and industry standards.
• Experience working to regulatory requirements and liaising with CAMO and commercial teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with confidence in dealing directly with customers.

The role is working on a 7am to 7pm shifts (5 on,5 off,4 on,4 off).

This is a permanent job. HRGO are recruitment agency supporting the UK aviation industry. We aim to respond to all applications.