Station Manager – Luton – J1540
Location:
Luton
Salary:
£87,550 basic, up to £6,000 approval pay, and £2,000 on-call payment
Hours:
37.5 hours per week
Shift Pattern:
Monday – Thursday 08:30 – 17:00, Friday 08:30 – 14:30
Contract:
Permanent
Company Benefits:
* 7% Employer Contribution Pension
* 3x Life Assurance
* Private Healthcare & Private Dental
* Free Eye Tests & Vouchers Towards Glasses
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee Referral Programme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Buy & Sell Annual Leave
* Salary Sacrifice Scheme
* Enhanced Loyalty Leave
* Electric Car Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
About the Client:
Our client is a leading international line maintenance provider offering 24/7 support for commercial aircraft operators across Europe, Asia, and Africa. An independent MRO with over 20 years' experience, they deliver high-quality, flexible maintenance and AOG services.
Role Overview:
The Station Manager is a certifying engineer outside the standard roster. Responsible for safe, efficient station operations, regulatory compliance, team management, and reporting to the Operational Maintenance Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Management
- Lead, motivate, and develop a technically efficient station team
* Foster a proactive, professional working culture
* Maintain strong working relationships across stations and departments
Regulatory & Budget Oversight
- Ensure compliance with Station, EASA, and CAA regulations
* Manage station costs, revenue, and overtime claims
* Respond to non-conformities promptly
Line Maintenance & Operations
- Supervise, plan, and accept work for the customer fleet
* Maintain staffing levels, KPIs, and third-party supplier oversight
* Ensure staff competence, SMS, and Health & Safety awareness
* Support investigations, audits, and safety reports
Communication
- Report defects and incidents promptly
* Address complaints and audit findings
* Hold regular meetings with supervisors and management
Stores & Support
- Ensure efficient, compliant line stores operations
* Support team outside office hours and make timely operational decisions
Education & Qualifications:
- O level or GCSE A-C standard grades
* Part-66 Licence (A320 Fam)
* Supervisory/managerial experience
* Engineering background with customer-based aircraft experience
* Right to work in the UK
Skills & Experience:
- Leadership and confident communication
* KPI and budget management
* Regulatory compliance knowledge (EASA & CAA)
* Line maintenance and AOG operations experience
* Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SGHA
Working Conditions:
- Office and workshop-based duties at the line station
Additional Requirements:
- Flexibility for additional hours or travel to other station.
How to Apply
Submit your CV (Word format preferred) and copies of your License/s
If you believe this is the opportunity for you and meet the required profile, apply today or contact Argo Aviation directly to speak with one of our experienced consultants. If you know someone suitable, please share this vacancy with them.
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