Lead Aircraft Mechanic

Air X Jet Support UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Aircraft Maintenance provider in the UK is seeking a Lead Aircraft Mechanic to supervise and mentor Mechanics in a Base Maintenance environment. This role requires strong technical knowledge of aircraft maintenance, leadership skills, and a flexible attitude towards working hours. Competitive salary and generous benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Generous annual leave

Company healthcare and pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a Base Maintenance environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of Bombardier, Embraer or similar type aircraft.
• Proven leadership behaviours with decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Licensed Aircraft Engineer with aircraft maintenance tasks.
• Plan and lead work of Aircraft Mechanics.
• Perform scheduled maintenance, defect rectifications, and repairs.

Skills

Technical knowledge of aircraft

Leadership

Health and Safety understanding

Teamwork

Flexibility in working hours

Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint

Education

Recognised apprenticeship or formal training

Tools

MRO user system

Job description

AirX Jet Support is a UK CAA and EASA approved Maintenance Repair Organisation with approval to provide Line & Base Maintenance services on our parent company fleet of CL-600, EMB 135 and ERJ 190 aircraft. Due to continued growth and expansion, we are recruiting for Lead Aircraft Mechanics to join our team.

The successful candidate will be a self-motivated individual with experience working in a Base Maintenance environment. The Lead Aircraft Mechanic will support the Licensed Aircraft Engineers with all aspects of aircraft maintenance. You will supervise and mentor Mechanics, prioritising safety at all times and ensure compliance with internal and regulatory procedures.

This role is based at the London Stansted Diamond Hangar facility working a rotational 5-5-4 day shift pattern. A degree of flexibility is expected including a requirement to work overtime if required.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Support the Licensed Aircraft Engineer with all aspects of aircraft maintenance within their assigned aircraft or zone.
• Plan and lead the work of Aircraft Mechanics.
• Perform scheduled maintenance tasks, defect rectification, modifications, repairs and functional tests on aircraft.
• Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, task cards, engineering drawings and other specific technical documentation.
• Review job cards to identify and request tooling, equipment, spares, consumables and materials required for completion of aircraft maintenance tasks.
• Ensure all work assigned to Aircraft Mechanics is completed in a timely manner to optimise aircraft downtime.
• Complete aircraft maintenance documentation and handovers to the required standard.
• Ensure correct use and accuracy of the MRO user system for all maintenance activities.
• Highlight any technical issues, discrepancies or other concerns to the Licensed AircraftEngineer.
• Maintain a high standard of husbandry and cleanliness within assigned work areas.
• Adopt and promote the company Safety, Quality and FOD culture.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company processes and procedures.
• Promote a just culture and report all incidents and occurrences in the IQSMS portal.
• Actively support, promote and contribute to continuous improvement ideas and lean principles.
• Undertake any reasonable activities as required, including working away from London Stansted.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Have completed a recognised apprenticeship, formal training program or able to demonstrate comparable qualifications and experience.
• Have experience working in a Base Maintenance environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of Bombardier, Embraer or similar type aircraft.
• Proven leadership behaviours with an ability to work on own initiative and make timely decisions.
• Good understanding of Health and Safety, Human Factors and Regulatory requirements.
• Be a team player who will grasp opportunities to exceed the expectations of external customers.
• Flexible worker who is prepared to adjust working hours to meet operational demands.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint and the ability to learn in-house systems.

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must have legal authorisation and the right to work in the UK.
• Full clean UK driving licence.
• Ability to obtain security clearance and hold an airside ID pass.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Company provided healthcare and pension scheme.