Chief Technician - Wolverhampton

Matchtech; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Group life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Bike to Work

Job summary

Matchtech is assisting an established aerospace MRO in recruiting a Chief Technician to lead the Wolverhampton engineering team and manage the base facility and aircraft assets. This permanent role focuses on safe, efficient maintenance operations across the base and, when required, other locations.

The role requires significant experience in aircraft maintenance, team leadership, and a solid understanding of Part 145 compliance, records, and tooling control.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in aircraft maintenance within an aerospace MRO or aviation engineering environment.
• Experience supervising or leading aircraft maintenance teams.
• Understanding of aircraft maintenance procedures, technical records and Part 145 compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of aircraft spares, consumables, tooling and ground support equipment control.
• Experience working with or alongside Licensed Aircraft Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the Wolverhampton Engineering Team, allocating tasks effectively and maintaining high quality standards to maximise aircraft availability.
• Liaise with the Head of Maintenance and Operations teams regarding aircraft status, maintenance requirements and operational priorities.
• Coordinate Line and Base Maintenance activities at Wolverhampton and in the field, working with Chief Technicians at other operating bases.
• Ensure completed technical log pages, work packs and hard-copy maintenance records are submitted promptly to Technical Records.
• Manage aircraft spares and consumables in accordance with Part 145 procedures and industry best practice, including requisitioning, stock control and the return of core assemblies.
• Maintain effective control of tooling, test equipment, ground support equipment and aircraft handling equipment, ensuring inspection, servicing and calibration requirements are met.
• Oversee the local management of JET A-1 fuel assets, including procurement, storage, sampling, maintenance and dispensing.
• Maintain clean, safe and orderly office, hangar, workshop and stores areas.
• Arrange competency assessments, on-the-job training and continuation training for the engineering team.
• Promote a positive safety culture and support the effective implementation of the Safety Management System, including hazard and occurrence reporting.

Skills

Team leadership

Aviation maintenance

Part 145 compliance

Safety Management

Technical records

Communication skills

Job description

Our client, an established aerospace maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) organisation, is seeking a Chief Technician to lead its Wolverhampton engineering team and manage the base facility, aircraft assets and maintenance activities. This is a permanent position with responsibility for ensuring safe, efficient and compliant aircraft maintenance operations across the base and, when required, other operating locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and supervise the Wolverhampton Engineering Team, allocating tasks effectively and maintaining high quality standards to maximise aircraft availability
• Liaise with the Head of Maintenance and Operations teams regarding aircraft status, maintenance requirements and operational priorities
• Coordinate Line and Base Maintenance activities at Wolverhampton and in the field, working with Chief Technicians at other operating bases
• Ensure completed technical log pages, work packs and hard-copy maintenance records are submitted promptly to Technical Records
• Manage aircraft spares and consumables in accordance with Part 145 procedures and industry best practice, including requisitioning, stock control and the return of core assemblies
• Maintain effective control of tooling, test equipment, ground support equipment and aircraft handling equipment, ensuring inspection, servicing and calibration requirements are met
• Oversee the local management of JET A-1 fuel assets, including procurement, storage, sampling, maintenance and dispensing
• Maintain clean, safe and orderly office, hangar, workshop and stores areas
• Arrange competency assessments, on-the-job training and continuation training for the engineering team
• Promote a positive safety culture and support the effective implementation of the Safety Management System, including hazard and occurrence reporting

Job Requirements:

• Significant experience in aircraft maintenance within an aerospace MRO or aviation engineering environment
• Experience supervising or leading aircraft maintenance teams
• Understanding of aircraft maintenance procedures, technical records and Part 145 compliance requirements
• Knowledge of aircraft spares, consumables, tooling and ground support equipment control
• Experience working with or alongside Licensed Aircraft Engineers
• Strong understanding of aviation safety, risk management and Safety Management Systems
• Excellent communication, organisation and decision-making skills
• Ability to coordinate maintenance priorities while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and aircraft availability

Working Pattern:

The standard working pattern is Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 16:30, based at Wolverhampton. Working hours may vary to meet operational requirements and may occasionally include weekend work or additional hours. There may also be a requirement to attend other operating maintenance bases, including overnight stays.

Benefits:

• 30 days of annual leave, excluding public holidays
• Auto-enrolment into a personal pension scheme with employer contributions
• Group life assurance equivalent to four times annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme for employees and their immediate family
• Bike to Work Scheme

If you are an experienced Chief Technician or aircraft maintenance professional seeking a leadership role within aerospace MRO, to take responsibility for a busy and strategically important Wolverhampton maintenance base.