Engineering Manager

The Opportunity

MERITUS are working with a leading aviation organisation looking to recruit an experienced Maintenance Manager to take responsibility for the effective management of both Line and Base Maintenance operations.

This is a senior position within the engineering function, with responsibility for engineering personnel, maintenance performance, planning, resources, compliance and the safe delivery of aircraft maintenance activities.

You will work closely with Engineering, Compliance Monitoring and senior management to ensure maintenance operations are appropriately resourced, delivered safely and carried out in accordance with regulatory requirements and company procedures.

Key Responsibilities

As Maintenance Manager, you will:

• Oversee Line and Base Maintenance activities across the operation
• Manage the day to day performance and operational discipline of the Engineering Department
• Lead, manage and develop engineering personnel, ensuring the team has the required competence and capability
• Support scheduled maintenance planning, ensuring the correct personnel, tooling, equipment and materials are available
• Ensure aircraft maintenance is completed in accordance with approved work specifications, regulatory requirements and company procedures
• Manage and oversee subcontracted maintenance providers when required
• Work closely with Compliance Monitoring to address audit findings, corrective actions and matters affecting company approvals
• Represent the maintenance function at Engineering and Compliance Monitoring meetings
• Ensure engineering facilities are maintained to the required operational and regulatory standards
• Support Line Maintenance coverage for contracted customers, including out of hours requirements where necessary
• Manage staff performance, objectives, development plans and personal development reviews
• Support disciplinary matters alongside senior management and HR
• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety and employee welfare throughout the Engineering Department
• Promote a strong safety culture, including Human Factors, Human Performance and Just Culture principles
• Ensure relevant defects, incidents and continuing airworthiness concerns are appropriately reported
• Ensure engineering documentation and maintenance records are completed accurately and in accordance with regulatory requirements

About You

We are looking for an experienced aircraft maintenance professional who has progressed into engineering management or a senior maintenance leadership position.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience managing aircraft maintenance teams
• Experience working within a Part 145, MRO or similarly regulated aviation environment (ideally VVIP)
• Strong knowledge of aircraft maintenance regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience within Line Maintenance and/or Base Maintenance
• Proven people management and leadership experience
• Strong maintenance planning and organisational skills
• The ability to manage multiple operational priorities within a time critical maintenance environment
• A strong understanding of aviation safety, compliance and quality requirements
• Confidence working with engineers, customers, senior management and regulatory stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills