Senior Aircraft Trimmer – Cabin Interiors Lead & Mentor

AirX Jet Support; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave 22–25 days

BUPA private healthcare

Private pension

Eyecare scheme

Training and development

Job summary

AirX Jet Support in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Lead Aircraft Trimmer to lead and coordinate cabin maintenance activities on VIP aircraft at the London Stansted Diamond Hangar.

The role requires hands-on trimming expertise, supervisory abilities and a commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship in compliance with regulatory standards. Overtime and flexible hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship or formal aircraft maintenance training.
• Hands-on cabin maintenance including removal, installation, and trimming.
• Supervisory or team-leading experience.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance documentation and procedures.
• Commitment to quality, safety and regulatory compliance.
• Flexibility to adjust hours for operations.
• Team player with customer service mindset.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Problem-solving with a solution-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day Aircraft Trimming activities.
• Allocate tasks and monitor progress against deadlines.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Trimmers.
• Support training and development of team members.
• Identify and resolve routine technical issues with escalation.
• Remove and install cabin components (seats, galleys, etc.).
• Follow maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and drawings.
• Promote safety, quality and FOD prevention.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Supervisory experience

Maintenance documentation

Flexible schedule

Team leadership

MS Office suite

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Part-66 Licence

Aerospace qualification

Job description

AirX Jet Support in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Lead Aircraft Trimmer to lead and coordinate cabin maintenance activities on VIP aircraft at the London Stansted Diamond Hangar.

The role requires hands-on trimming expertise, supervisory abilities and a commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship in compliance with regulatory standards. Overtime and flexible hours may be required.