Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor

Cubiq Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Health Cash Plan

24 shift days of holiday

Worldwide standby travel

Job summary

Cubiq Recruitment is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor (Part 66 B1 or B1/B2) for a London-based role at London City Airport. You will lead Licensed Engineers in E190 line maintenance, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient operations on a busy line.

The role requires a Part 66 B1/B1/B2 licence with 5+ years of cert experience, and current authorisation. On-site duties include AOG support, defect rectification and team mentoring.

Qualifications

• CAA Part 66 B1/B1/B2 licence with 5+ years' certification experience.
• Current aircraft type authorisation.
• Solid knowledge of CAA Part 145 procedures.
• Proven leadership of engineering teams in line maintenance.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to obtain airport restricted zone access.
• Ability to obtain an airside driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Licensed Engineers as the on-the-day supervisor for E190 line maintenance.
• Keep maintenance work safe, compliant and efficient for planned tasks and unplanned demands.
• Coordinate the day’s work requirements and keep the team on track.
• Oversee defect rectification and help get grounded aircraft back into service.
• Support AOG recovery when it happens.
• Communicate clearly and stay hands-on to keep the operation running smoothly.
• Help build a positive team culture that supports today’s operation and future growth.

Skills

CAA Part 66 B1/B1/B2 licence

5+ years certification experience

Current aircraft type authorisation

CAA Part 145 procedures knowledge

Engineering team leadership

Full UK driving licence

Airport restricted zone access

Airside driving licence

Job description

Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor (Part 66 B1 or B1/B2)

Location: London City Airport, East London (On-site)

The client:

Our client is a UK regional airline operating from a single-terminal airport in East London, serving both business and leisure travellers. It sits within a major UK airline group but runs as its own tight-knit operation, with a modern Embraer E190 fleet and a high-frequency schedule.

The role:

• Lead a team of Licensed Engineers as the on-the-day supervisor for E190 line maintenance
• Keep maintenance work safe, compliant and efficient, covering both planned tasks and unplanned demands
• Coordinate the day’s work requirements and keep the team on track
• Oversee defect rectification and help get grounded aircraft back into service
• Support AOG recovery when it happens
• Communicate clearly and stay hands-on, so the operation runs smoothly
• Help build a positive team culture that supports today’s operation and future growth

About you:

• Hold a CAA Part 66 Category B1 or B1/B2 licence, with at least 5 years’ certification experience
• Hold at least one current aircraft type authorisation
• Know current CAA Part 145 procedures well
• Have proven experience leading engineering teams in a busy line maintenance setting
• Hold a full UK driving licence (or equivalent)
• Able to obtain airport restricted zone access
• Able to obtain an airside driving licence

Desirables:

• Current Embraer 190 type rating (full type training is provided if you don’t have it)
• Familiarity with modern maintenance technologies
• A genuine interest in mentoring and developing others

What can you expect?

• Salary: £91,000 in your first year, including basic salary, shift allowance and sign-on bonus
• Working model: On-site at London City Airport
• Shift pattern: 5-5-4 across days and nights, with two weekends off guaranteed every month
• Overtime available at double time, on both days and nights
• Private medical insurance and a Health Cash Plan
• 24 shift days of holiday
• Unlimited basic and premium standby travel on the parent group’s worldwide flights from day one
• Up to 30 discounted “Hotline” fares a year for you, friends and family