Maintenance Controller

2Excel Aviation Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Company pension 6% matched

Group Life Insurance

Private health insurance

Job summary

2Excel Aviation Ltd in Doncaster seeks a proactive Maintenance Operations Coordinator to ensure aircraft readiness. You will de-brief crew, coordinate with engineering, and drive defect resolution in a fast-paced environment, while prioritising safety and compliance.

The role requires strong knowledge of Part M/Part CAMO/Part 145, excellent IT skills, and clear stakeholder communication. You will work shifts (5 on/5 off, 4 on/5 off, 5 on/4 off) and support MEL compliance, AOG recovery, and

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within aviation maintenance or operations.
• Strong knowledge of aviation regulatory frameworks and MEL processes.
• Excellent communication with crews, engineers and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• De-brief crew after defects and relay information to engineers for troubleshooting.
• Ensure defects are rectified or managed per MEL and data, with approved MROs.
• Communicate aircraft status to Operations and Business Units.
• Maintain accurate aircraft status records across systems.
• Coordinate defect investigations and AOG recovery cost-effectively.
• Prioritise daily line maintenance to meet deadlines while ensuring compliance.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Stakeholder coordination

IT literacy

Safety mindset

Tools

Maintenance software

Job description

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the operational readiness of our aircraft, coordinating between aircrew, engineering teams, and other stakeholders to resolve aircraft defects efficiently. This role requires a strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and excellent communication skills to maintain smooth operations in a fast-paced environment. This is a permanent position and will require the post holder to work shifts (5 on, 5 off, 4 on, 5 off, 5 on, 4 off) and be available to work early and late shifts: Early shift 06:00-18:00 (12H), late shift 12:00 - 22:00 (10H). The role's key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• De-briefing crew in event of aircraft defects, offering technical assistance as required and relaying information to engineers to enable systematic trouble shooting.
• Ensure all known defects are rectified or managed IAW the Minimum Equipment List (MEL) or other approved data and maintenance is performed by appropriately approved MROs.
• Regular and accurate communication of aircraft and mission system status to Operations and Business Units via applicable platforms.
• Maintain and update multiple information systems to ensure accurate and up-to-date aircraft status records.
• Arrange and co-ordinate defect investigation and AOG recovery in a cost effective, efficient, and compliant manner.
• Co-ordinate effectively between aircrew, engineering teams, and other stakeholders to maximise aircraft availability and minimise disruption to tasks and contracts.
• Prioritise and manage the daily line maintenance workload to meet operational deadlines while maintaining compliance with aviation standards and regulation, including provision of required spares/tooling/workforce via the appropriate Part 145s.
• Short term maintenance planning - control and plan routine maintenance, ADD rectification and out of phase maintenance.
• Control of fleet ADDs including provision of spares and timely rectification.
• Experience working in a similar role or setting.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Part M/Part CAMO, Part 145 and Part 21 regulations.
• Strong stakeholder communication and coordination skills.
• Excellent IT skills with the ability to manage multiple systems.
• A proactive approach to safety, compliance, and promoting a positive Just Culture.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Security Clearance (SC) / Counter Terrorist Check (CTC).

2Excel Aviation Ltd is a leading UK aviation services provider, delivering a wide range of specialist operations across multiple sectors. Operating a diverse fleet, we are committed to the highest standards of safety, compliance and operational excellence, 2Excel is committed to promoting equitable treatment, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion in our recruitment processes and among our workforce. We are proud to be recognised as a Disability Confident Employer.

• We can offer you a competitive salary reflective of your experience
• 25 days of annual leave from day one which increases with length of service
• flexible working arrangements
• company pension matched to 6%
• Group Life Insurance
• private health insurance