Base Maintenance Manager

Description:

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?
 
Base Maintenance Manager:

Salary depending on experience
Location of work Teesside
Up to $1500 well-being fitness
Up to $3000 per year training
Company bonus (company performance dependent)
Sports and social committee memberships
33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Perks box voucher schemes
State of the art office set up
Health benefits package
5% pension employee and 3% employer
Salary sacrifice scheme
Airport discounts  
THE BUSINESS
 
Westray Recruitment Group are seeking a Base Maintenance Manager to join our aviation client based in Teesside.
 
The Base Maintenance Manager is a key management role within the aircraft maintenance department holding the UK CAA and EASA Nominated Person (Form 4 Holder) role for Base Maintenance. Primarily responsible for ensuring the Base Maintenance team accomplishes maintenance on time and in accordance with the applicable requirements, regulations and approved standards in order that all base maintenance is released to service in a safe and compliant manner.
 
If you are interested in finding out more about the role or company please read on and get in touch.

THE ROLE

Supporting the Director of Engineering & Maintenance in developing and increasing base maintenance capabilities (e.g. aircraft painting, component workshops) at both the existing Teesside facility and new facilities once constructed;
Collaborate with the aircraft maintenance management team to ensure regulatory approvals are effectively managed with any increase in capabilities expedited in line with business and commercial goals;
Collaborate with the Line Maintenance Manager to ensure all maintenance activities are performed on time, on budget and compliant with Part-145 and associated requirements;
Develop and maintain manpower resource plans for their respective team(s);
Ensure base maintenance personnel are trained and assessed competent in accordance with company requirements;
Ensure that all activities are conducted in accordance with all Health and Safety regulations, providing a safe working environment for all staff;
Perform any additional duties or tasks as directed by the Director of Engineering & Maintenance  
 
THE PERSON

Effective leadership, management, collaboration and communication skills with the ability to influence others
Ability to hold UK and EASA Part-145 Nominated Person (Form 4) roles for Base Maintenance Manager
Valid UK Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence (AML)
Minimum of 5-years’ experience in an aircraft maintenance or continuing airworthiness control environment
Practical experience and expertise in the application of aviation safety standards and safe maintenance practices
Technical knowledge representative of the products/types listed in WASL MOE (e.g. AML Type Ratings, General Familiarisation courses and/or related experience).
Comprehensive knowledge (training) and understanding of Part-145 and any associated regulatory requirements
Comprehensive knowledge (training) and understanding of Maintenance Organisation Expositions (MOE)
Knowledge of maintenance standards
Initial Human Factors (HF) training
Fuel Tank Safety (FTS) training
Electrical Wiring Interconnect System (EWIS) training
English Language proficiency (Written & Spoken)  
TO APPLY
Please apply for this position and your CV will go direct to our Engineering Consultant Neil Douthwaite who is leading the search. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please get in touch with Neil at Westray Recruitment Group