Fixed Wing Maintenance Foreman

Red Sky Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company in Oxford seeks a Fixed Wing Maintenance Foreman to oversee maintenance operations in compliance with UK CAA and EASA regulations. The role requires excellent supervision and mentoring skills, alongside the ability to manage maintenance tasks effectively. You will ensure the safety and efficiency of the engineering teams while maintaining high standards in the workplace. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising maintenance tasks in aviation.
• Strong understanding of UK CAA and EASA regulations.
• Ability to mentor junior staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate aircraft maintenance activities.
• Mentor licensed engineers and apprentices.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Report on maintenance tasks and workflow.

Skills

Supervision of engineering teams

Problem-solving skills

Mentoring

Knowledge of regulatory standards

Job description

Job Title : Fixed Wing Maintenance Foreman

Location : Oxford

Hours : Full-time, standard office hours with flexibility for shift / line work

Salary : 65,000£70,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Role Overview

The Fixed Wing Maintenance Foreman provides day-to-day supervision and coordination of all fixed-wing aircraft maintenance activities within the hangar and line environment. Acting as the key link between the engineering workforce and management, the Foreman ensures that maintenance tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory and company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate fixed-wing engineering teams to ensure safe and effective delivery of planned and unplanned maintenance.
• Allocate daily tasks and resources, ensuring work is completed to the required quality, time, and safety standards.
• Mentor and support licensed engineers, mechanics, and apprentices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and a no-blame environment.
• Provide guidance and knowledge to team members to safely dispatch aircraft and meet Return to Service (RTS) targets.
• Report promptly any risk of delay to RTS, including details and an active recovery plan to meet deadlines.
• Oversee the completion of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on all fixed-wing aircraft.
• Monitor technical progress, ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with approved maintenance data, manuals, and regulatory standards.
• Support troubleshooting and defect rectification, escalating complex issues as required.
• Review task overruns and provide management with details to realign future maintenance estimates.
• Ensure adherence to UK CAA, EASA, and other relevant regulatory requirements, as well as company MOE and procedures.
• Maintain high standards of safety, cleanliness, and organisation within the hangar and work areas.
• Act as the first line of defence in enforcing airworthiness, health & safety, and environmental policies.
• Encourage the use of the company SMS and reporting of all non-compliances using a no-blame methodology.
• Review and sign off task cards, worksheets, and other engineering documentation, ensuring accuracy and traceability.
• Assist the Maintenance Manager with planning, workflow management, and manpower allocation.
• Provide progress updates, shift handovers, and reports to management, ensuring MOE processes are followed at all times.
• Ensure all tasks are completed with correct material, manpower, and tooling, enabling accurate weekly invoicing.
• Support estimating and planning of maintenance inputs for effective resource management.