Posted on
2025-08-19
STS Aviation Services
STS Aviation Services is rapidly growing, and we are looking for a new team member to be part of our journey as the leading UK MRO. If you want to be part of the next chapter, playing a key role at our Manchester Hangar, then we’d love to hear from you.
We are recruiting for a Base Maintenance Manager for our Manchester Hangar. This is a hugely exciting time to join us. If you want to be part of a growing, dynamic organisation where you have the opportunity to make a real difference, we want to hear from you.
The Base Manager will be responsible for leading the production team in the delivery of high-quality aircraft maintenance, ensuring this happens in line with company goals and objectives. You will be experienced in leading a large team of people and able to demonstrate experience in effectively managing customer relationships. In addition, the successful candidate will show strong, commercially aware decision-making skills.
Duties & Responsibilities
* Accountable for safety and compliance across the production maintenance environment
* Lead the production team in delivering a high-quality aircraft maintenance service for multiple customers
* Lead, organise, measure, and control the performance of the production team in support of company goals and objectives
* Ensure resource and capacity management through coordination and oversight of the Resource Administrator
* Lead the production team through appropriate STS behaviours and set expectations for others
* Support and develop operational systems
* Provide leadership, direction, and management to the production team with a strong results-oriented focus
* Champion and drive change, adaptability, and agility across the production team
* Skills and Experience
* Minimum of five years’ experience in a similar role within aviation
* Strong knowledge of aviation safety and compliance regulations
* Excellent communication, management, and interpersonal skills
* Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
Benefits
In return, you can expect the following:
* Competitive salary
* Company pension scheme
* Free onsite parking
* Death in service benefit
* About STS Aviation Services
STS Aviation Services is the UK’s leading MRO provider, delivering base maintenance, line maintenance, and modification services to global aviation customers. With hangars in Manchester, Birmingham, and Newquay, we continue to expand our footprint and capabilities, offering exceptional career opportunities across the aviation sector.
Join us today and be part of our growing success.
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