Lead Aircraft Trimmer

AirX Jet Support; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave 22–25 days

BUPA private healthcare

Private pension

Eyecare scheme

Training and development

Job summary

AirX Jet Support in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Lead Aircraft Trimmer to lead and coordinate cabin maintenance activities on VIP aircraft at the London Stansted Diamond Hangar.

The role requires hands-on trimming expertise, supervisory abilities and a commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship in compliance with regulatory standards. Overtime and flexible hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship or formal aircraft maintenance training.
• Hands-on cabin maintenance including removal, installation, and trimming.
• Supervisory or team-leading experience.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance documentation and procedures.
• Commitment to quality, safety and regulatory compliance.
• Flexibility to adjust hours for operations.
• Team player with customer service mindset.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Problem-solving with a solution-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day Aircraft Trimming activities.
• Allocate tasks and monitor progress against deadlines.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Trimmers.
• Support training and development of team members.
• Identify and resolve routine technical issues with escalation.
• Remove and install cabin components (seats, galleys, etc.).
• Follow maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and drawings.
• Promote safety, quality and FOD prevention.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Supervisory experience

Maintenance documentation

Flexible schedule

Team leadership

MS Office suite

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Part-66 Licence

Aerospace qualification

Job description

AirX Jet Support is a UK CAA and EASA approved Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul organisation with approval to provide Line & Base Maintenance services on our parent company fleet of Bombardier CL604, CL850, Embraer EMB-135 and ERJ-190 aircraft.

Due to our continued growth and expansion, we are seeking an experienced Lead Aircraft Trimmer to join our team.

Role

The Lead Aircraft Trimmer is responsible for leading and coordinating aircraft cabin maintenance activities, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of workmanship.

The successful candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in aircraft cabin maintenance, including component removal and installation, modifications, repairs, refurbishment, upholstery and trimming. They will provide day-to-day technical guidance to the Aircraft Trimming team, allocate and oversee tasks, support the development of team members and ensure work is completed in accordance with approved maintenance documentation, regulatory requirements and company procedures.

Working closely with the Aircraft Check Managers and Licensed Aircraft Engineers, the Lead Aircraft Trimmer will take ownership and accountability for aircraft cabin interior standards during maintenance inputs and play a key role in delivering a high-quality product to meet VIP customer expectations.

This role reports to the Production Manager and 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 & Duties

• Lead and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Aircraft Trimming team, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and in line with production priorities.
• Allocate tasks to Aircraft Trimmers and monitor progress to ensure planned work is delivered within agreed timescales.
• Provide technical guidance, practical support and mentoring to Aircraft Trimmers, helping maintain consistent workmanship and technical standards.
• Support the training and development of team members, identifying opportunities to improve skills, knowledge and performance.
• Identify and resolve routine technical issues within the scope of the role, escalating discrepancies and issues requiring further technical assessment to the Licensed Aircraft Engineer.
• Remove and install aircraft cabin components, including seats, galleys, lavatories, monuments, ceiling panels, sidewalls and floor coverings.
• Repair aircraft cabin furnishings using materials such as 3M Di-NOC, Tedlar, leather, veneers and laminates.
• Ensure protect the product and incoming cabin defect inspection procedures are implemented and complied with.
• Ensure all work is carried out using the appropriate maintenance manuals, service bulletins, task cards, engineering drawings and other relevant technical documentation.
• Support the planning and sequencing of aircraft cabin maintenance activities to optimise aircraft downtime and maintain production efficiency.
• Promote and maintain the company Safety, Quality and FOD prevention culture.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, cleanliness and husbandry within assigned work areas.
• Encourage a positive just culture and ensure incidents, occurrences and safety concerns are correctly reported.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company processes and procedures.
• 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 Experience

• Have completed a recognised apprenticeship, formal training program or able to demonstrate comparable experience.
• Proven hands-on experience in aircraft cabin maintenance, including component removal and installation, modifications, repairs, refurbishment, upholstery and trimming.
• Previous experience in a supervisory or team-leading role, or the demonstrated ability to lead and support a team effectively.
• Strong understanding of aircraft maintenance documentation, technical drawings and approved working procedures.
• Demonstrable commitment to quality, safety, regulatory compliance and attention to detail.
• Flexible worker who is prepared to adjust working hours to meet operational demands.
• Be a team player who will grasp opportunities to exceed the expectations of internal and external customers.
• Proficiency in using Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint and the ability to learn in house systems.
• Effective problem solver with a solution focused mindset.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• An aircraft maintenance or aerospace engineering qualification such as Part-66 Licence, Batchlors Degree, BTEC, NVQ, City and Guilds or equivalent.
• Human Factors, EWIS and Fuel Tank Safety.

Additional Information

• Full clean UK driving licence.
• Ability to obtain security clearance and hold an airside ID pass.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with opportunities for career progression.
• Generous annual leave - starting with 22 days, increasing by one additional day for each completed year of service, up to a maximum of 25 days.
• BUPA private healthcare to support employee health and wellbeing.
• Private pension scheme with the option to contribute via salary sacrifice.
• Specsavers Corporate Eyecare Scheme.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• A collaborative, supportive, and high-performing culture where everyone's ideas are valued, achievements are recognised, and career development is encouraged.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.