Chief Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Description

This senior permanent role is responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant and effective delivery of maintenance activities across UK and international operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the assigned aircraft maintenance function in accordance with UK CAA, UK MAA, EASA and company regulatory requirementsEnsure all maintenance activities are delivered safely, compliantly and within the scope of organisational approvalsProvide professional leadership to Engineering Delivery Managers, Crew Chiefs and Team LeadersDrive a strong safety, quality and compliance culture throughout the engineering organisationEnsure sufficient manpower, tooling, equipment and facilities are available to support maintenance operationsOversee maintenance planning to ensure the safe, effective and timely delivery of aircraft maintenance programmesEnsure the accurate recording and certification of maintenance activities, including Certificates of Release to ServiceSupport technical investigations, occurrence reporting and root cause analysis activitiesLead the closure of audit findings, safety investigations and regulatory actionsEnsure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 27001 management systemsDevelop and mentor engineering personnel to build capability, resilience and succession within the teamDrive performance, accountability and continuous improvement across the maintenance functionManage customer and stakeholder relationships while balancing operational, regulatory and commercial requirementsSupport UK and overseas operations, including occasional travel and deployment requirementsDeliver maintenance programmes safely, efficiently and within agreed budgets

Essential Requirements:

Extensive experience in aircraft maintenance management within a highly regulated aviation environmentUnrestricted UK CAA Part 66 B1 or B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer qualification, or equivalent military aircraft engineering experienceStrong working knowledge of UK CAA, UK MAA and EASA regulatory requirementsExperience managing maintenance operations within an Approved Maintenance OrganisationPractical knowledge of Safety Management Systems and aviation compliance frameworksUnderstanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 27001 standardsProven experience leading, coaching and developing engineering teamsDemonstrable experience delivering cultural change and continuous improvement initiativesStrong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skillsExcellent organisational and time management abilities, with the capacity to deliver under pressureProficiency in Microsoft Office and related business systemsAbility to obtain and maintain SC Security ClearanceMedical fitness to undertake engineering duties and operational travel requirements

Desirable Experience:

Experience within military aviation or defence aviation environmentsExperience supporting multiple aircraft fleets and maintenance programmesExperience leading regulatory audits and managing corrective action programmesEligibility to obtain DV Security Clearance where requiredExperience managing significant organisational change programmesExperience operating within international maintenance environmentsKnowledge of contract delivery and budget management within aviation operations

Role Benefits:

Opportunity to lead a critical aircraft maintenance function within a highly regulated aerospace environmentSenior leadership responsibility across safety, compliance, engineering delivery and continuous improvementExposure to UK and international aviation operationsProfessional development and team–building opportunities

If you are an experienced Chief Licensed Engineer with a strong background in aircraft maintenance management, regulatory compliance and engineering leadership, apply now to take on this senior opportunity in Northern Ireland.

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