Maintenance Support Administrator (Aviation)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Stansted Mountfitchet; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation support company in the UK is seeking a Maintenance Support Administrator to manage logbook updates, coordinate AOG communications, and provide administrative support to the engineering department. Candidates should have demonstrated communication skills and a technical or aviation background. This position offers competitive pay and benefits, including a £5,000 shift allowance, generational holiday scheme, and a shift pattern of 4 on, 4 off. Join this thriving organization committed to service excellence.

Benefits

Generous Holiday Scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Insurance

Salary Exchange Pension

Employee Assistance Program

Pay and Role Progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a similar role.
• Aviation or technical background is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Generate and close Line and AOG work packs.
• Update aircraft logbooks and records.
• Manage aircraft maintenance documentation intake and storage.
• Complete and issue Logbook Inserts post maintenance.
• Monitor AOG emails and coordinate with AOG engineers.
• Create and manage Work Order Authority and KYC forms.
• Provide administrative support for Engineering Department functions.
• Assist in capacity planning and manpower allocation.
• Perform ongoing quality control of maintenance work packs.

Skills

Articulate written communication

Verbal communication

Proficiency with computer systems

Job description

Maintenance Support Administrator (Aviation)

£28,000 + £5,000 Shift Allowance + Generous Holiday Scheme + Healthcare Cash Plan + Life Insurance + Salary Exchange Pension + Employee Assistance Program + Pay and Role Progression + 4 On 4 Off

Stansted

Are you an Administrator from an Aviation or technical background looking for a highly varied role within an industry-leading, UK-based organisation that offers an excellent remuneration package?

This company has built market dominance within the UK aviation industry over thirty years. The SME has founded high standards and expectations, becoming the most successful jet modification company in the UK – now expanding its client base and striving to offer the best service possible.

This role encompasses a range of responsibilities, from organising logbooks and records to assisting in manpower allocation around the hangar. A successful candidate should demonstrate articulate written and verbal communication and proficiency with computer systems.

The Role

• Generate and close Line and AOG work packs, identifying necessary bill of materials and man‑hour content.
• Update aircraft logbooks and records for contracted aircraft.
• Manage the intake, verification, and secure storage of aircraft maintenance documentation.
• Complete and issue Logbook Inserts post maintenance.
• Monitor AOG emails and coordinate with AOG engineers or urgent communications.
• Create and manage Work Order Authority and KYC forms, ensuring accurate completion and customer liaison during out‑of‑office hours.
• Provide administrative support for the Engineering Department functions, including sickness absence management, expense processing, AFB premiums and contractor/engineer timesheet entry.
• Assist in capacity planning and manpower allocation, maintaining all staff availability to meet regulatory labour requirements.
• Perform ongoing quality control of maintenance work packs ensuring accuracy throughout maintenance and before returning to the customer.

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off, 07:00 – 19:00

The Person

• Proven experience within a similar role.
• Aviation or technical background is advantageous.

If you are an Administrator looking for a pivotal role within a market‑leading company, facilitating efficient work across the whole facility, apply today.

Job Reference: BBBH23383

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will depend on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.