Base Maintenance Manager

Meritus; Wales; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in aviation maintenance is seeking a skilled Base Maintenance Manager in Wales. The successful candidate will oversee all maintenance operations aligned with aviation safety standards and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. This role calls for a proven track record in managing maintenance operations, with a necessary UK CAA license and strong leadership skills. This position offers an attractive compensation package based on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong track record managing Base and Line maintenance operations.
• Eligible to hold a UK CAA Form 4 and EASA Nominated Person approval.
• Licensed Aircraft Engineer with extensive regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and sign off all maintenance work delivered for contracted operators.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company procedures.
• Manage and support AOG events when required.

Skills

Management of Base and Line Maintenance

Knowledge of EASA Part 145 standards

Compliance management

Practical aviation safety knowledge

Education

UK CAA or EASA Part-66 AML (B1 or B2 with C rating)

Degree/HND in relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Details

• Position: Base Maintenance Manager
• Reporting Line: Accountable Manager, Managing Director
• Division: Production
• Work Location: Wales
• Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, 37.5 hours per week
• Compensation: Attractive package tailored to experience and discussed during the hiring process

Overview

We are seeking an accomplished Base Maintenance Manager to become part of our client’s senior leadership team. This role will see the successful individual applying broad technical and leadership expertise to oversee both Base and Line Maintenance responsibilities, aligned with the requirements of MOE 1.4.3.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and sign off all maintenance work delivered for contracted operators and customers, ensuring tasks are performed in line with approved work orders and company procedures
• Ensure any work undertaken by internal teams or external partners/subcontractors is correctly specified, contracted, and delivered to the agreed standards
• Provide structured feedback to the compliance monitoring function on the performance of third-party providers
• Take corrective action in response to quality issues highlighted during internal or independent audits
• Maintain oversight of the workforce to ensure the quality of maintenance output consistently meets the expectations of the business, regulatory authorities, and customers
• Fulfil the Emergency Response Plan responsibilities as detailed in the Safety Management Manual
• Notify the competent authority of any maintenance performed outside the organisation's approved facilities, in accordance with the MOE
• Oversee the Compliance and Safety Management function, ensuring adequate resourcing to meet monitoring obligations under UK CAA requirements
• Manage and support AOG events when required
• Guarantee the base maintenance operation remains compliant with Part 145 and that maintenance activities are carried out in line with regulatory and internal requirements
• Manage and, when necessary, update the MOE to remain current with UK CAA and EASA standards

Candidate Profile

Essential

• Strong track record managing both Base and Line maintenance operations in accordance with Part 145 standards
• Eligible to hold a UK CAA Form 4 and EASA Nominated Person approval
• Holder of a UK CAA or EASA Part-66 AML (B1 or B2 with C rating)
• Comprehensive, practical knowledge of aviation safety standards and safe maintenance practices
• In-depth familiarity with EASA Part 145, Part 66, Part M and national regulatory requirements
• Solid understanding of compliance and safety management systems, including application of safety management principles
• Licensed Aircraft Engineer or equivalent academic qualification (Degree/HND)

Desirable

• Previous certification experience on aircraft within scope of company approvals
• Exposure to FAA, TCCA or other global aviation authority approvals
• Prior experience leading Part 145 base maintenance at an independent MRO
• History of holding a UK CAA Form 4 or EASA Nominated Person role