Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor – London City Airport
Our client, a leading airline operating from London City Airport, is seeking an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor to lead their line maintenance team. You will oversee a skilled group of licensed engineers maintaining a modern Embraer E190 fleet in a fast-paced, high-frequency airport environment.
Key Details:
* Basic Pay: £80,509 (from 01 October 2025)
* Shift Pay (Days & Nights, 5-5-4): £7,500 (from 01 October 2025)
* Sign-On Bonus: £3,000
* Total Package: £91,009 plus private healthcare
* Shift Pattern: 5 on, 5 off, 4 on, 4 off
* Traffic-Friendly: Shifts designed to avoid peak London rush hour and coincide with times when toll roads are free
* Team Size: Supervising a team of licensed engineers
Role Purpose:
Provide on-the-day technical leadership, supervising aircraft maintenance activities while ensuring compliance with CAA/EASA regulations, company procedures, and safety standards.
Responsibilities:
* Lead and participate in line maintenance, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and defect rectification
* Act as the primary point of contact for Maintrol and Airport Operations during shifts
* Coordinate aircraft availability and operational priorities across the shift
* Maintain accurate shift handovers and communicate effectively with all stakeholders
* Mentor engineers, mechanics, and apprentices, including competency assessments and coaching
* Drive a culture of operational excellence, safety, and compliance
Requirements:
* CAA Part-66 Category B1 or B2 licence with a minimum of 5 years certification experience
* At least 1 current aircraft type authorisation (preferably Embraer)
* Embraer E190 type rating desirable (training provided)
* Valid full UK driving licence (or equivalent)
* Ability to hold airport restricted zone and airside driving licences
Skills & Capabilities:
* Strong leadership, people management, and technical decision-making skills
* Ability to work under pressure and meet operational deadlines
* Knowledge of CAA regulations, Safety Management Systems, and industry best practices
* Effective communication at all levels within the organisation
* PC literate with experience in engineering and document management systems
Benefits:
* Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
* Health Cash Plan
* Shift allowance and overtime (currently paid at double rate for days and nights)
* EV scheme & cycle-to-work salary sacrifice schemes
* Gym & retail discounts
* Holiday entitlement: 34 days inclusive of bank holidays
* Staff travel: unlimited basic & premium standby worldwide, plus up to 30 discounted airfares per year for friends & family
* Sign-on incentive of £3,000 and referral bonus scheme
Behaviours & Attitude:
* Excellence: strive for excellence in every interaction
* Caring: represent the airline with pride, ensuring colleagues and customers feel valued
* Open-minded: bold, confident, and collaborative
* Safe & Secure: committed to maintaining the highest safety standards
If you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered for this role, please send your updated resume to Hannah Lewis at hannah@tarcg.com
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