Aircraft Technician

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is seeking an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance operations, ensure airworthiness, and uphold regulatory compliance for corporate aircraft and aviation facilities.

The role involves scheduling, vendor coordination, and ensuring readiness across the fleet. The ideal candidate has extensive aircraft maintenance management experience, strong FAA knowledge, and excellent communication with leadership and technical teams.

Qualifications

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license required.
• Inspection Authorization required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in aircraft maintenance management or related roles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain aircraft in airworthy condition per FAA regulations and company safety standards.
• Perform inspections and maintenance to ensure fleet readiness.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor inspections, maintenance events, component tracking, repairs, and avionics troubleshooting.
• Maintain complete maintenance records, compliance docs, SMS records, and operational standards.
• Provide oversight for off-site maintenance to ensure on-time delivery.
• Perform preflight and postflight inspections and hangar/aircraft cleaning.
• Oversee aviation operations and corporate flight department support.
• Communicate with leadership, vendors, technicians, pilots, and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safety programs and airworthiness standards.

Skills

Maintenance management

Aviation operations

Flight department support

Maintenance scheduling

Vendor management

Technical troubleshooting

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

FAA A&P License

Inspection Authorization

Job description

Flex Shifts 40 hrs/wkEnvironmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Various outside weather conditions, Working at heights, We are seeking an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Manager to oversee aircraft maintenance operations, ensure regulatory compliance, manage aircraft maintenance schedules, and maintain the airworthiness, safety, and operational readiness of corporate aircraft and aviation facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain aircraft in an airworthy condition in accordance with applicable FAA regulations, manufacturer guidance, company standards, and safety management procedures.
• Perform aircraft maintenance and inspections as required to insure fleet readiness.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor inspections, maintenance events, component tracking, repairs, and avionics troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate and complete aircraft maintenance records, compliance documentation, inspection records, SMS records, and operational standards.
• Provide oversight for off-site aircraft maintenance to insure on-time delivery.
• Perform Preflight and Postflight Inspections, launch and recover aircraft, and aircraft and hangar cleaning.
• Extensive experience in aircraft maintenance management, aviation operations, and corporate flight department support.
• Demonstrated ability to manage corporate aircraft.
• Strong working knowledge of FAA regulatory requirements, maintenance documentation, safety programs, and aircraft airworthiness standards.
• Experience with maintenance scheduling, vendor management, and technical troubleshooting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with leadership, vendors, technicians, pilots, and operational stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, problem-solving capability, and commitment to safe, compliant, and efficient operations.

Preferred Credentials and Training

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant License.
• Inspection Authorization.
• 10 years minimum experience required.