Shift Lead Aircraft Engineer (B1/B2) - Base Maintenance

Volantes Technical Recruitment Ltd; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great work-life balance (5-5-4 shift)

Competitive Group Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Travel Insurance

Private Healthcare (probation)

Free Car Parking

2 Paid Volunteering Days per year

Investment in Training & Development

Job summary

Volantes Technical Recruitment Ltd are recruiting for an experienced Shift Lead Engineer to join a leading UK Business Aviation organisation at Bournemouth Airport. The role leads daily engineering activities, drives productivity and ensures safe, on-time aircraft maintenance delivery across the shift.

You will work closely with the Base Maintenance Manager, own shift performance and aircraft delivery schedules, and develop high-performing teams within a dynamic, international aviation

Qualifications

• Licensed Aircraft Engineer with leadership experience
• Experience supervising engineering teams in aircraft maintenance
• Strong focus on safety, quality and customer service
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Responsibilities

• Lead daily engineering and safety briefings
• Coordinate engineering teams across the shift
• Drive productivity and allocate resources effectively
• Own aircraft maintenance delivery targets and escalate risks
• Serve as primary point of contact for customers and stakeholders
• Plan and execute multiple maintenance inputs
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, and H&S requirements
• Oversee shift handovers and inter-team communication
• Support performance management and development of engineers
• Promote a positive and safety-focused culture in the hangar

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Communication

Decision making

Safety focus

Customer service

Education

CAA Part 66 Licence B1/B2 with C rating

Minimum of two aircraft type ratings

Job description

Volantes Technical Recruitment Ltd are recruiting for an experienced Shift Lead Engineer to join a leading UK Business Aviation organisation at Bournemouth Airport. The role leads daily engineering activities, drives productivity and ensures safe, on-time aircraft maintenance delivery across the shift.

You will work closely with the Base Maintenance Manager, own shift performance and aircraft delivery schedules, and develop high-performing teams within a dynamic, international aviation