Maintenance Manager - Aviation

Job description / Role

Provide oversight of engineering safety, use of PPE and its availability.
• Ensure FOD control measures are implemented by Part 145 Staff
• Audit the hangar facilities, including HESS inspections and report deficiencies through the safety management system.
• Ensure the required engineering standards, aircraft maintenance documentation completion, Part 145 facilities are maintained.
• Attend daily ops and weekly planning meetings to report on hangar maintenance activities, advising on specific manning, tooling, test equipment and parts requirements.
• Ensure unserviceable components are processed in a timely manner, coordinated with Logistics for return to main stores/OEM Vendor to avoid financial penalty delays for PBH components
• Monitor staff achievements, perform periodic performance appraisals, and provide guidance, coaching or training to direct subordinates in performing their delegated duties
• Optimize the use of personal and team time/effort in carrying out assigned duties, to ensure work meets agreed standards for timeliness and quality
• Ensure continuous monitoring of trends in the market and provide advice to management on potential initiatives
• Support the execution of the overall strategic vision.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in a relevant role
• GACA Licence
• Required to have Type rated on AW139 with demonstratable experience
• Previous experience as a Part 145 rostered Inspector
• Thorough knowledge of GACA rules and regulations

About the Company

Created in 2003 by technical engineers and experienced recruiters, VHR delivers a partner-orientated approach. We are passionate about the industries where we operate, the career-enhancing support we provide and the people with whom we work.

Whether one permanent vacancy or a team of contract specialists, VHR strives to deliver the best possible staffing solutions.

As a recruitment company, we see our clients as our partners and our services as an extension of our clients’ businesses. We operate with a set of core values at the heart of everything we do.