Head of Technical Services:

Cherry Professional; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company seeks a Head of Technical Services with a strong background in aircraft powerplant management. The role involves ensuring quality standards across customer projects and contributing to board-level decisions. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in engine management and CAMO compliance.

Benefits

Company Car

Fuel Card

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• Specific experience managing Engine Shop Visits.
• Senior-level background in AeroEngine Fleet Management.
• Airline or OEM experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Embed technical standards and maintain delivery quality.
• Own and manage risk across technical delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes and output.

Skills

Aircraft powerplant technical knowledge

Contract negotiation

Asset management

Continuous improvement

Education

CAA nominated CAMO Post Holder

Job description

Head of Technical Services| Up to £120000 per annum| Hybrid | Aviation | Company Car | Fuel Card | Excellent Benefits
Cherry Professional are currently working with a well established Aviation company. As the Head of Technical Services you will have a direct impact on the company’s growth, reputation and influence in the specialist engine management space. Ensuring the technical team delivers consistently high standards of work across all customer projects and accounts.

Responsibilities:

• Embed clear technical standards and maintain accountability for delivery quality, safety and compliance
• Own and manage risk across technical delivery, ensuring issues are escalated early and resolved decisively
• Develop and maintain a strong relationship with the CAA to protect and build our CAMO status
• Ensure TGIS continuously meet all CAMO regulatory requirements
• Contribute to board-level decisions with technical, operational and commercial insight
• Create a positive, high-performance environment where the team feels trusted, supported and challenged to grow
• Conduct structured monthly 121s and annual reviews, keeping performance aligned with business priorities
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, systems, quality and output

Ideal Candidate:

• Deep commercial aircraft powerplant technical and commercial knowledge
• Specific experience managing Engine Shop Visits, Contract Negotiation and Lease Reviews
• Senior-level background in AeroEngine Fleet Management / Asset Management
• Meet the requirements to be a CAA nominated CAMO Post Holder
• Airline and lessor or OEM experience

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