Deputy Check Manager

STS Aviation Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation MRO provider in Manchester is seeking a Deputy Check Manager to oversee maintenance operations. The role involves delivering maintenance inputs, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Applicants must have a Category B license with 777 type ratings, previous management experience, and the legal right to work in the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly growing team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold Category B license with 777 type ratings and C certification.
• Previous Base Maintenance Management experience as B1 and/or B2 certifying engineer required.
• Must have legal right to work in the UK.
• Strong working knowledge of Part 145 Aviation Legislation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver allocated maintenance inputs to schedule.
• Assist Base Maintenance Management team as required.
• Line manage all staff within agreed area of responsibility.
• Ensure daily progress reports are issued for aircraft under maintenance.
• Conduct formal appraisals of hangar floor staff.

Skills

Management skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of Part 145 Aviation Legislation

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Category B license with 777 type ratings

C certification

Job description

STS Aviation Services is rapidly growing, and we are looking for new team members to be part of our journey as the leading UK MRO.

This is an exciting time to join the STS Aviation Services business and be part of our growing base maintenance operations in Manchester. As the Deputy Check Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management and delivery of allocated maintenance inputs, retaining oversight of all maintenance tasks to ensure regulatory compliance.

Applicants MUST either be citizens of the United Kingdom or hold valid UK work authorisation with at least two years remaining until expiration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver allocated maintenance inputs to schedule
• Deliver allocated projects and company initiatives to schedule
• Assist Base Maintenance Management team as required
• Line manage all staff within agreed area of responsibility
• Issue certificates of release to service for the specific aircraft type within QA044 Staff Authorisation Document scope
• Allocate tasks and responsibilities within work area
• Maintain a log of progress against task
• Provide and deliver daily production briefings
• 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 technical integrity of all work carried out under control
• Ensure conduct and timekeeping of all allocated staff meets expectations
• Maintain allocated work area to high cleanliness standards
• Ensure all husbandry and tool audits are completed and recorded
• Conduct formal appraisals of hangar floor staff and advise 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 to staff as needed
• Assist with quality audits and implement robust closure plans
• Assist the Head of Base Maintenance in managing budgets as required

Basic Requirements:

• Must hold Category B license with 777 type ratings and C certification
• Previous Base Maintenance Management experience as B1 and/or B2 certifying engineer required
• Must be willing and able to work Day or Evening shifts
• Must have legal right to work in the UK
• Strong working knowledge of Part 145 Aviation Legislation
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Excellent communication, management, and interpersonal skills

About STS Aviation Services

STS Aviation Services operates globally as one of the aviation industry’s leading MRO providers. With a strong presence in the UK, we offer end-to-end aircraft maintenance solutions that support airline operations with safety, efficiency, and performance at the core of everything we do.

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