Senior Line Maintenance Leader

Aer Lingus Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aer Lingus Group is seeking a Line Maintenance Manager to lead technical operations across Aer Lingus line stations, ensuring adequate manpower, tooling, facilities and training to meet operational demands.

You will promote a safe, reliable maintenance operation in compliance with EASA Part CAMO, EASA Part 145 and the Aer Lingus MOE, while driving continuous improvements and cost reductions. You will also manage budgeting, performance and staff development within a unionised environment.

Qualifications

• Current EASA Part 66 licence or equivalent 3rd level qualification.
• Minimum 5 years in line maintenance with large teams delivering safe, reliable service.
• Detailed understanding of maintenance operations including budget, manpower, tooling, facilities and training.
• Proven leadership, strategic vision and managerial competency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven negotiation skills and ability to convey information persuasively.
• Experience with data-driven decision making and ability to motivate teams in dynamic environments.
• Experience working in a Unionised environment and in ETOPS contexts.
• Ability to hold people accountable and to coach for performance improvements.
• Experience coordinating with HR on attendance, conduct and discipline.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical operations at Aer Lingus line stations, ensuring adequate manpower, tooling, facilities and training.
• Promote safe, reliable maintenance compliant with EASA Part CAMO, Part 145 and MOE.
• Develop and maintain MOE and Part 145 procedures.
• Lead efficiency initiatives and Lean improvements across the department.
• Deputise for the Director of Maintenance as required and support department strategy.
• Ensure timely closure of corrective actions from Quality Assurance processes.
• Track KPI performance: productivity, OTP, TDR, AOG recovery and DDR rates.
• Promote SMS, mandatory reporting and Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Line maintenance leadership

Budget management

Team leadership

Data-driven decision making

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

ETOPS experience

Safety culture

Education

EASA Part 66 licence

3rd level qualification

Tools

AMOS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Aer Lingus Group is seeking a Line Maintenance Manager to lead technical operations across Aer Lingus line stations, ensuring adequate manpower, tooling, facilities and training to meet operational demands.

You will promote a safe, reliable maintenance operation in compliance with EASA Part CAMO, EASA Part 145 and the Aer Lingus MOE, while driving continuous improvements and cost reductions. You will also manage budgeting, performance and staff development within a unionised environment.