Overview
Role: 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.
Location: Greenford, England, United Kingdom (and other sites as required).
Salary & Benefits
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:
* 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.
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)
* 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 stations.
How to Apply
Submit your CV (Word format preferred) and copies of your License/s. If you meet the required profile, apply today or contact our consultants at Argo Aviation. If you know someone suitable, please share this vacancy.
Email: Susanne.Howe-Smith@Argo.work
Argo Aviation International is acting as an Employment Agency for this Permanent vacancy. Argo Aviation International is committed to equal opportunities for all and will not discriminate based on sex, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age.
We are an inclusive employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* Airlines and Aviation
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