Aircraft Maintenance Zone Lead & Team Mentor
Listed on 2026-07-03
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Reporting to the Check manager, duties will include:
• Performing maintenance work of all levels on Embraer E-Jets, Bombardier DH8/Q400 and ATR 42& ATR 72 Series aircraft in accordance with prescribed airworthiness standards
• Performing duties as assigned by Check manager, ensuring that all work meets the delivery requirements of the customer.
• Co-ordinating resource for assigned aircraft zone and providing status updates on work accomplished to enable management of the check to critical path
• Escalating issues identified impacting planned targets for assigned aircraft zone to the Check Manager
• Ensuring work is carried out to the highest standards in line with regulatory compliance, quality & company procedures and always ensuring the safety of the team and aircraft.
• Using the IT systems available as directed throughout the department to log the work completed.
• Ensuring that all work performed is recorded on the appropriate paperwork and signed for on a progressive basis
• Ensuring the correct use and control of aircraft parts and materials, ensuring production staff accurately book time to tasks and providing the required details for accurate NRC raising.
• Assessing key skill sets within the support staff community, ensuring individuals have exposure to new tasks broadening their skill sets and capabilities.
• Conducting competency assessments for base maintenance certifying & support staff as directed by the check manager
• Demonstrating a solid understanding of SMS principles and promoting a just culture environment where all incidents and occurrences are reported via the Exeter Aerospace reporting system
• Role modelling high standards of husbandry both in the check office and on the hangar floor.
• Deputising for the Check Manager and running the day to day of the maintenance input, attending customer meetings during the input and updating any check associated paperwork/reports.
• Demonstrating a willingness to mentor and train engineers as they progress through the business.
• Managing AOGs and ad hoc maintenance inputs, whilst reporting to a check manager, Ops and General manager as required
• Adhering to the relevant airport regulations and procedures.
• Hold a current CAA/EASA Part 66 B1/B2 Licence with type Rating for a minimum of 2 years.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working on either Embraer, Q400 or ATR aircraft.
• A good knowledge of MRO computer systems;
• Strong communication skills; oral and written.
• Ability to read and comply with repairs and instructions from the relevant manuals
• Ability to work on own initiative, be self-motivated and flexible in their approach to work.
• Proven problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Hold endorsement on company authorisation for Cat C and/or form 1 and/or high-power ground run approval.
• A good sense of commercial awareness;
• Ability to work within a team;
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written;
• Be able to pass a 5 year security background check;
• Permitted to live and work in the United Kingdom without restriction.
Preferred Requirements:
• Cat C Endorsement on company authorisation
• Experience and prepared to train others with tasks such as ground running, compass swings and other such endorsements
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