Lead Aircraft Structures Technician

Bombardier; Westerham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Bombardier’s London Service Centre at Biggin Hill is seeking an Aircraft Structures Technician Team Lead to supervise the structures team, ensuring safety, quality and airworthiness of aircraft. You will coordinate sheet metal tasks, manage resources, and uphold documentation standards for audits and inspections in a premier UK aviation site.

The role involves deputising for the Operations Manager when required and driving continuous improvement while ensuring the team remains productive and

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of structures support teams in aviation
• Knowledge of environmental and Health & Safety regulations/guidelines
• Ability to ensure airworthiness through compliant workmanship and documentation
• Experience with using technical data and facilitating audits and inspections

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Structures team and UMT in providing structures support for aircraft projects.
• Promote a Safety and Just culture and ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
• deputise for Operations Manager as required and monitor labour resources.
• Communicate technical updates to operations leadership and project management teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and accountability for assigned tasks.
• Ensure IOR and Accident reports are completed timely and elevated when needed.
• Support resource management, team development and ensuring productivity when no structures work.
• Maintain up-to-date Read & Signs and other required certifications.

Job description

Bombardier’s London Service Centre at Biggin Hill is seeking an Aircraft Structures Technician Team Lead to supervise the structures team, ensuring safety, quality and airworthiness of aircraft. You will coordinate sheet metal tasks, manage resources, and uphold documentation standards for audits and inspections in a premier UK aviation site.

The role involves deputising for the Operations Manager when required and driving continuous improvement while ensuring the team remains productive and