Fixed Wing Maintenance Manager

Red Sky Personnel Ltd; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation maintenance firm is seeking an experienced Fixed Wing Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance teams and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The role requires a strong focus on safety, performance, and efficiency, with responsibilities including resource management and quality assurance. Ideal candidates will have relevant aircraft maintenance certification and significant experience in the aviation sector. The position is based in Oxford, offering a competitive salary of £65,000–£75,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience leading maintenance teams in aviation.
• In-depth knowledge of UK CAA and EASA regulations.
• Strong budgeting and resource management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop maintenance teams focused on safety and performance.
• Manage resources and training for certifying staff.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and conduct audits.

Skills

Safety-focused leadership

Resource management

Quality assurance

Technical troubleshooting

Regulatory compliance

Education

Relevant aircraft maintenance certification

Tools

Quality Management System software

Job description

Job Title : Fixed Wing Maintenance Manager

Location : Oxford

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

Salary : £65,000–£75,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Responsibilities : Business :

• Lead and develop maintenance teams, fostering a safety-first, compliant and performance-driven culture.
• Manage allocation of resources, manpower planning, training and authorisations of certifying staff.
• Drive accountability for quality, safety and delivery within the maintenance teams.
• Plan, monitor and control scheduled and unscheduled maintenance inputs to achieve aircraft availability and reliability targets.
• Ensure all maintenance documentation, records and technical logs are accurately completed and retained.
• Oversee defect rectification, modification embodiment, and troubleshooting.
• Manage relationships with contracted MROs, vendors and OEMs.
• Audit all daily logged hours looking for abnormalities in hours booked verses estimated or planned hours.
• Ensure strict adherence to the organisation’s Safety Management System (SMS) and Quality Management System (QMS).
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives across maintenance operations.
• Act as escalation point for significant defects, technical issues or safety concerns.
• Act as an oversight for expiring company approvals using the company’s QA system
• Report all non-compliances through the SMS system and act upon identified trends discovered in the information gathering.
• Manage budgets, cost controls and resource utilisation to optimise operational efficiency.
• Provide technical input into asset management, aircraft acquisitions, and fleet development planning.
• Perform such other tasks as are reasonably requested by the Company SLT.

Regulatory :

• Ensure all maintenance activities meet the requirements of UK CAA Part 145 / Part CAMO, EASA Part 145 / CAMO and 2-REG continuing airworthiness regulations.
• Act as focal point for audits and inspections by authorities, ensuring full compliance and corrective actions where required.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and proactively implement necessary adjustments to procedures and practices