Chief Technician

Our client, an established aerospace maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) organisation, is seeking a Chief Technician to lead its Wolverhampton engineering team and manage the base facility, aircraft assets and maintenance activities. This is a permanent position with responsibility for ensuring safe, efficient and compliant aircraft maintenance operations across the base and, when required, other operating locations.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and supervise the Wolverhampton Engineering Team, allocating tasks effectively and maintaining high quality standards to maximise aircraft availability
Liaise with the Head of Maintenance and Operations teams regarding aircraft status, maintenance requirements and operational priorities
Coordinate Line and Base Maintenance activities at Wolverhampton and in the field, working with Chief Technicians at other operating bases
Ensure completed technical log pages, work packs and hard-copy maintenance records are submitted promptly to Technical Records
Manage aircraft spares and consumables in accordance with Part 145 procedures and industry best practice, including requisitioning, stock control and the return of core assemblies
Maintain effective control of tooling, test equipment, ground support equipment and aircraft handling equipment, ensuring inspection, servicing and calibration requirements are met
Oversee the local management of JET A-1 fuel assets, including procurement, storage, sampling, maintenance and dispensing
Maintain clean, safe and orderly office, hangar, workshop and stores areas
Arrange competency assessments, on-the-job training and continuation training for the engineering team
Promote a positive safety culture and support the effective implementation of the Safety Management System, including hazard and occurrence reporting

Job Requirements:

Significant experience in aircraft maintenance within an aerospace MRO or aviation engineering environment
Experience supervising or leading aircraft maintenance teams
Understanding of aircraft maintenance procedures, technical records and Part 145 compliance requirements
Knowledge of aircraft spares, consumables, tooling and ground support equipment control
Experience working with or alongside Licensed Aircraft Engineers
Strong understanding of aviation safety, risk management and Safety Management Systems
Excellent communication, organisation and decision-making skills
Ability to coordinate maintenance priorities while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and aircraft availability

Working Pattern:

The standard working pattern is Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 16:30, based king hours may vary to meet operational requirements and may occasionally include weekend work or additional hours. There may also be a requirement to attend other operating maintenance bases, including overnight stays.

Benefits:

30 days of annual leave, excluding public holidays
Auto-enrolment into a personal pension scheme with employer contributions
Group life assurance equivalent to four times annual salary
Employee Assistance Programme for employees and their immediate family
Bike to Work Scheme
If you are an experienced Chief Technician or aircraft maintenance professional seeking a leadership role within aerospace MRO, apply now to take responsibility for a busy and strategically important Wolverhampton maintenance base