Lead Licensed Aircraft Engineer – Ops & Compliance

Virtual Human Resources; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in London is looking for a Team Leader - Licensed Aircraft Engineer. This position requires overseeing a small team within a Part 145 repair shop, managing operations, compliance, and customer interactions. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in aviation maintenance, a minimum of 7 years of experience, and skills in team leadership and operational planning. This role offers significant responsibility and influence over workshop operations, supporting growth and improvement within the team.

Qualifications

• Licensed Aircraft Engineer with strong Part 145 experience.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in aviation maintenance or MRO.
• Previous supervisory or team-lead experience.
• Strong understanding of repair shop operations.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small team of engineers.
• Oversee work planning, scheduling, and job card control.
• Maintain compliance with CAA / EASA / FAA Part 145 requirements.
• Act as a client-facing point of contact for repair activities.

Skills

Team leadership

Strong communication skills

Operational planning

Customer interaction

Problem-solving

Education

Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Job description

A leading aerospace company in London is looking for a Team Leader - Licensed Aircraft Engineer. This position requires overseeing a small team within a Part 145 repair shop, managing operations, compliance, and customer interactions. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in aviation maintenance, a minimum of 7 years of experience, and skills in team leadership and operational planning. This role offers significant responsibility and influence over workshop operations, supporting growth and improvement within the team.