Position: Base Maintenance Manager
Reporting Line: Accountable Manager, Managing Director
Division: Production
Work Location: Wales
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, 37.5 hours per week
Compensation: Attractive package tailored to experience and discussed during the hiring process
Overview
We are seeking an accomplished Base Maintenance Manager to become part of our clients senior leadership team. This role will see the successful individual applying broad technical and leadership expertise to oversee both Base and Line Maintenance responsibilities, aligned with the requirements of MOE 1.4.3.
Core Duties
Oversee and sign off all maintenance work delivered for contracted operators and customers, ensuring tasks are performed in line with approved work orders and company procedures
Ensure any work undertaken by internal teams or external partners/subcontractors is correctly specified, contracted, and delivered to the agreed standards
Provide structured feedback to the compliance monitoring function on the performance of third-party providers
Take corrective action in response to quality issues highlighted during internal or independent audits
Maintain oversight of the workforce to ensure the quality of maintenance output consistently meets the expectations of the business, regulatory authorities, and customers
Fulfil the Emergency Response Plan responsibilities as detailed in the Safety Management Manual
Notify the competent authority of any maintenance performed outside the organisation's approved facilities, in accordance with the MOE
Oversee the Compliance and Safety Management function, ensuring adequate resourcing to meet monitoring obligations under UK CAA requirements
Manage and support AOG events when required
Guarantee the base maintenance operation remains compliant with Part 145 and that maintenance activities are carried out in line with regulatory and internal requirements
Manage and, when necessary, update the MOE to remain current with UK CAA and EASA standards
Candidate Profile
Essential
Strong track record managing both Base and Line maintenance operations in accordance with Part 145 standards
Eligible to hold a UK CAA Form 4 and EASA Nominated Person approval
Holder of a UK CAA or EASA Part-66 AML (B1 or B2 with C rating)
Comprehensive, practical knowledge of aviation safety standards and safe maintenance practices
In-depth familiarity with EASA Part 145, Part 66, Part M and national regulatory requirements
Solid understanding of compliance and safety management systems, including application of safety management principles
Licensed Aircraft Engineer or equivalent academic qualification (Degree/HND)Desirable
Previous certification experience on aircraft within scope of company approvals
Exposure to FAA, TCCA or other global aviation authority approvals
Prior experience leading Part 145 base maintenance at an independent MRO
History of holding a UK CAA Form 4 or EASA Nominated Person role