Flightline Operations Lead - Maintenance

Dronamics; Horta; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Global growth opportunities

Dynamic startup culture

Impactful mission

Job summary

Dronamics seeks an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Lead for our operations in Horta, Azores. You will set up the flightline facility, supervise maintenance and fueling, and ensure airworthiness for scheduled flights.

The role requires hands-on oversight of technicians and collaboration with quality assurance to maintain safe, compliant operations. Ideal candidates bring demonstrable aircraft maintenance and flightline supervision experience, and a relevant qualification in aviation technology

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in aircraft maintenance and flightline supervision.
• Experience in aircraft assembly and inspection techniques (bolted joints, riveted joints, electrical connections, bonding).
• Qualified in aircraft maintenance/aviation technology or mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Set up the aircraft hanger and a flightline facility/hangar.
• Define the tool requirements and prepare manuals.
• Supervise all Flightline activities to ensure maintenance per manuals and policies.
• Supervise Flightline personnel to ensure airworthy aircraft for scheduled operations.
• Direct maintenance activities for compliance, staffing, production quality, and cleanliness.
• Determine work procedures and schedules; coordinate with Quality Assurance.
• Supervise aircraft fueling operations per Dronamics procedures; maintain records.
• Address Flightline/Maintenance issues; coordinate parts and materials.
• Coordinate flight schedules and job tasks with Maintenance; ensure asset security.
• Supervise SQEP technicians and mentor skills gaps; develop safety standards.
• Support continuous improvement activities and perform other duties as required.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Flightline supervision

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Relevant qualification in aircraft maintenance/aviation technology/mechanical engineering

Job description

Dronamics seeks an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Lead for our operations in Horta, Azores. You will set up the flightline facility, supervise maintenance and fueling, and ensure airworthiness for scheduled flights.

The role requires hands-on oversight of technicians and collaboration with quality assurance to maintain safe, compliant operations. Ideal candidates bring demonstrable aircraft maintenance and flightline supervision experience, and a relevant qualification in aviation technology