Lead Base Aircraft Maintenance Shift Manager

AirTanker Ltd; Carterton; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

AirTanker is seeking a Base Maintenance Shift Manager to lead day-to-day aircraft base maintenance operations at Brize Norton. This senior role oversees multi‑disciplinary teams, safety, and regulatory compliance, reporting into the Base Maintenance Senior Management Team.

You will manage resources, drive performance, and implement improvements in collaboration with Engineering, Planning, and Quality to ensure on-time, safe aircraft readiness for RAF and MOD missions.

Qualifications

• UK CAA Aircraft Maintenance Licence is required.
• A330 Certification Authorisation is required.
• Significant experience leading multi-disciplinary aviation teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Base Maintenance operations during your shift.
• Coordinate manpower, facilities, tooling, and resources for maintenance plans.
• Provide leadership and direction to a skilled aviation team.
• Drive safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with airworthiness and safety standards.
• Support operational decision-making and resolve shift-related challenges.
• Lead improvement projects to enhance capability and performance.
• Support recruitment, development, and performance management of team members.
• Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Contribute to departmental strategy as part of the Senior Management Team.
• Deputise for Head of Base Maintenance when required.

Skills

CAA Licence

A330 Certification

Team management

Leadership

Safety culture

Stakeholder management

Job description

AirTanker is seeking a Base Maintenance Shift Manager to lead day-to-day aircraft base maintenance operations at Brize Norton. This senior role oversees multi‑disciplinary teams, safety, and regulatory compliance, reporting into the Base Maintenance Senior Management Team.

You will manage resources, drive performance, and implement improvements in collaboration with Engineering, Planning, and Quality to ensure on-time, safe aircraft readiness for RAF and MOD missions.