Deputy Check Manager

Job Description

About the Company STS Aviation Services operates globally as one of the aviation industry's leading MRO providers. With a strong presence in the UK, it offers end-to-end aircraft maintenance solutions that support airline operations with safety, efficiency and performance at the core of everything it does. The business is growing rapidly and expanding its base maintenance operations in Manchester. Role Overview As Deputy Check Manager at Manchester Airport, you will be responsible for the overall management and delivery of allocated maintenance inputs, retaining oversight of all maintenance tasks to ensure regulatory compliance. Location: Manchester Airport, United Kingdom Employment type: Full-time Industry: Aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) Key Responsibilities Deliver allocated maintenance inputs to schedule. Deliver allocated projects and company initiatives to schedule. Assist the Base Maintenance Management team as required. Line manage all staff within the agreed area of responsibility. Issue certificates of release to service for the specific aircraft type within the scope of the QA044 Staff Authorisation Document. Allocate tasks and responsibilities within the work area and maintain a log of progress against task. Provide and deliver daily production briefings and update senior management as required. Develop solutions to deliver maintenance to target within budget constraints. Ensure daily progress reports are issued for aircraft under maintenance. Ensure the technical integrity of all work carried out under control. Ensure the conduct and timekeeping of all allocated staff meets expectations. Maintain the allocated work area to high cleanliness standards, and ensure all husbandry and tool audits are completed and recorded. Conduct formal appraisals of hangar floor staff and advise the Head of Base Maintenance on training opportunities. Ensure continued health and safety compliance within the team. Carry out DQS self-audits per base maintenance procedures and allocate them to staff as needed. Assist with quality audits and implement robust closure plans. Assist the Head of Base Maintenance in managing budgets as required. Licences & Qualifications Must hold a Category B licence with Boeing 777 type ratings and C certification. Experience Previous base maintenance management experience as a B1 and/or B2 certifying engineer required. Strong working knowledge of Part 145 aviation legislation. Requirements Must be willing and able to work day or evening shifts. Must have the legal right to work in the UK; applicants must either be UK citizens or hold valid UK work authorisation with at least two years remaining until expiration. Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment. Excellent communication, management and interpersonal skills. Additional Information Applications are made online.

Requirements

• Location: Manchester Airport, United Kingdom
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industry: Aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO)
• Deliver allocated maintenance inputs to schedule.
• Deliver allocated projects and company initiatives to schedule.
• Assist the Base Maintenance Management team as required.
• Line manage all staff within the agreed area of responsibility.
• Issue certificates of release to service for the specific aircraft type within the scope of the QA044 Staff Authorisation Document.
• Allocate tasks and responsibilities within the work area and maintain a log of progress against task.
• Provide and deliver daily production briefings and update senior management as required.
• Develop solutions to deliver maintenance to target within budget constraints.
• Ensure daily progress reports are issued for aircraft under maintenance.
• Ensure the technical integrity of all work carried out under control.
• Ensure the conduct and timekeeping of all allocated staff meets expectations.
• Maintain the allocated work area to high cleanliness standards, and ensure all husbandry and tool audits are completed and recorded.
• Conduct formal appraisals of hangar floor staff and advise the Head of Base Maintenance on training opportunities.
• Ensure continued health and safety compliance within the team.
• Carry out DQS self-audits per base maintenance procedures and allocate them to staff as needed.
• Assist with quality audits and implement robust closure plans.
• Assist the Head of Base Maintenance in managing budgets as required.
• Must hold a Category B licence with Boeing 777 type ratings and C certification.
• Previous base maintenance management experience as a B1 and/or B2 certifying engineer required.
• Strong working knowledge of Part 145 aviation legislation.
• Must be willing and able to work day or evening shifts.
• Must have the legal right to work in the UK; applicants must either be UK citizens or hold valid UK work authorisation with at least two years remaining until expiration.