Supervisor, Maintenance Services

TN United Kingdom; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor to lead operations at Heathrow. This role involves managing safety, coordinating shift patterns, and ensuring compliance with aviation standards. With a focus on teamwork and problem-solving, you will work with diverse teams to guarantee aircraft functionality. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth and a competitive benefits package, including pension contributions and gym discounts. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and diversity in the aviation sector.

Benefits

Holiday

Pension Contributions up to 10%

Gym Discount

Sponsorship and Relocation

Qualifications

• Experienced in Aircraft Line Maintenance with regulatory licensing.
• Strong background in Safety Management and supervisory roles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations at Heathrow and support Gatwick station.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and manage shift patterns.

Skills

Aircraft Line Maintenance

Safety Management in Aviation

Problem-Solving Skills

Manual Dexterity

Education

UK CAA B1 or B2 Licensing

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

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Supervisor, Maintenance Services, Hounslow

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Location: Hounslow, United Kingdom

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Posted:

11.04.2025

Expiry Date:

26.05.2025

Job Description:

Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor

Heathrow, UK

Full time - 12-hour shifts 4 days on, 4 days off

Who We Are:

Panasonic Avionics Corporation is #1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, WiFi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivity! With our company’s history spanning over 40 years, you will have stability, career growth opportunities, and will work with the brightest minds in the industry. We seek diversity in many areas such as background, culture, gender, ways of thinking, skills, and more.

The Position:

We are looking for an experienced professional to lead and oversee the daily operations of our Heathrow line station. You will also be requested to help support the Gatwick station where aircraft inspection and repair services are provided.

Your role will be crucial in ensuring that all day/overnight aircraft depart with a 100% guarantee of seat functionality. Our engineers can be expected to work on A350, 787/777 and 777/9, among others.

This position entails shift work, so candidates should be adaptable to work on weekends, bank holidays, and Sundays as needed. Compensation for work during these periods will be provided.

Additionally, the role may involve up to 20% travel within the UK and potentially across the EMEA region. Candidates must possess a valid Full UK driver's license or obtain it during the probationary period and meet the necessary airport authority requirements for access and vehicle operation on their premises.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the safety of your teams and the customers we support, dealing with H&S in the workplace, and managing Safety from a regulatory perspective as required to ensure compliance.
• Plan and coordinate weekly shift patterns for site personnel in alignment with the customer's flight schedule.
• Manage Inventory Control and local logistics for customers and Panasonic Avionics capital assets.
• Create schedules for preventive maintenance of systems installed on customer aircraft during day/overnight holds. Manage local site-specific responsibilities including administration of personnel identification with local port authorities, Customs clearance, security seals, overtime management, vehicle maintenance, and office administration.
• Maintain routine daily interactions with customers at the Line Maintenance level, as well as liaise with local airport authorities, including Customs, Air Freight forwarders, and brokers for local logistics.
• Occasionally perform onboard maintenance activities and fill in for absent employees when required.
• If applicable, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of direct reports.
• Evaluate situations and data, utilizing discretion within established procedures and policies to make informed decisions and select the most suitable course of action.

What We’re Looking For:

• Background in Aircraft Line Maintenance.
• Working knowledge of Safety Management in Aviation.
• Qualified to satisfy regulatory licensing for assigned country or geographical region, and customer requirements UK CAA B1 or B2.
• Experience as a lead/crew chief/supervisor/mentor.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint or equivalent products.
• Ability to solve problems as they occur locally, not allowing the issue to progress further.
• Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures.
• Resolves a wide range of issues in imaginative as well as practical ways.
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Manual dexterity to grasp and work with tool parts and equipment may be required.
• Ability to climb and work from a ladder or platform, and endure sitting, standing, bending or twisting for extended periods and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds may be required.
• Ability to operate under extreme weather conditions and in confined spaces for extended periods may be required.
• The ability to cope with environmental conditions, including congestion and varying noise levels, may be required.

What We Offer:

At Panasonic Avionics Corporation we realize the most important aspects in leading our industry are the bright minds behind everything we do. We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive, comprehensive and flexible benefits program which includes holiday, pension contributions up to 10%, gym discount.

Sponsorship and relocation are on offer for this role for suitably qualified candidates.