Maintenance Control Centre Engineer

Guidant Global; Carterton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An aviation operations company is seeking a Maintenance Control Centre Engineer in Brize Norton. The role involves ensuring fleet serviceability and leading AOG recovery efforts. Candidates must have experience in aircraft maintenance and strong communication skills. The company offers a structured work environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Structured shift patterns

Opportunity for training and professional growth

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in aircraft maintenance, ideally in a control centre.
• Ability to lead teams effectively.
• Strong understanding of aircraft manuals.
• Must hold a UK passport or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the central contact for fleet serviceability.
• Monitor and report aircraft status.
• Lead recovery of Aircraft on Ground (AOG).
• Ensure compliance with operational and safety lists.

Skills

Experience in aircraft maintenance

Ability to adapt to changing demands

Strong understanding of maintenance scheduling

Confident communicator

EASA PT.66 licence or equivalent

Proficiency with communication systems

Knowledge of Airbus systems

Fluent in spoken and written English

Tools

SharePoint

Q-Pulse

MDS

Job description

Maintenance Control Centre Engineer

Location: Brize Norton - Full Time Onsite

Shift Pattern: Straight days - 5 on, 5 off, 4 on (rotating), 06:30-19:00 (12.5 hours per shift)

Pay: £29.89 per hour (PAYE) / £40.00 per hour (Umbrella)

Security Clearance: BPSS+ and SC required (UK nationals only)

About the Role

Join our dynamic team as a Maintenance Control Centre Engineer, where you'll be at the heart of operations, ensuring the smooth running and rapid recovery of our deployed aircraft fleet. You'll act as the single point of contact for technical and scheduling advice, making empowered decisions and escalating issues to keep our operations moving.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the central contact for fleet serviceability, providing technical guidance and scheduling support.
• Monitor and report aircraft status at both company and customer levels, ensuring timely updates and clear communication.
• Lead the recovery of Aircraft on Ground (AOG) situations, collaborating with logistics, fleet tasking, availability management, and planning teams.
• Track and manage operational and safety equipment lists, ensuring compliance with all limitations and restrictions.
• Liaise with maintenance supervisors and coordinate manpower, spares, and facilities for routine and specialist maintenance tasks.
• Escalate and resolve issues through established pathways, including conference calls and 'Tiger Team' meetings.
• Support business continuity and incident response plans in the event of major disruptions.
• Provide out-of-hours cover for event reporting, technical queries, and prioritisation of fleet tasks.
• Maintain operational status briefings and ensure seamless handovers between shifts.
• Deliver KPI data and operational priorities to senior leadership as required.
• Continuously develop your skills in line with organisational and aircraft evolution.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in aircraft maintenance, ideally within a control centre environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing demands and lead teams effectively.
• Strong understanding of maintenance scheduling and aircraft manuals.
• Confident communicator, able to brief teams and stakeholders.
• EASA PT.66 licence or equivalent experience and competence.
• Proficiency with communication and information systems (e.g., SharePoint, Q-Pulse, MDS).
• Knowledge of Airbus systems and platforms is highly advantageous.
• Fluent (native) spoken and written English.
• Military aviation experience is useful but not essential.
• Must hold a UK passport or one from a country with an A400M export control licence, and meet UK security clearance requirements.

Why Join Us?

• Structured shift patterns to support work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work at the forefront of aviation operations, making a real impact.
• Supportive team environment with clear pathways for escalation and development.
• Access to ongoing training and professional growth.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and become part of a team that values expertise, collaboration, and continuous improvement.