At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Continuing Airworthiness team and ensure aircraft safety and compliance.
- Company: 2Excel Aviation Ltd, a top UK aviation services provider.
- Benefits: Generous salary, 25 days holiday, matched pension scheme, and health benefits.
- Other info: Join a diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in aviation safety and compliance while leading a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in aviation, strong leadership skills, and relevant engineering degree.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
2Excel Aviation Ltd is a leading UK aviation services provider, delivering a wide range of specialist operations across multiple sectors. Operating a diverse fleet under UK.CAMO.0231 and AOC GB2299, we are committed to the highest standards of safety, compliance and operational excellence.
We are seeking to appoint a Continuing Airworthiness Manager (CAM) to join our team. The Continuing Airworthiness Manager (CAM) is accountable to and reports directly to the Accountable Manager and is responsible for the leadership, management and supervision of the Continuing Airworthiness (CAW) function. The CAM is the UK CAA approved nominated post holder in accordance with CAMO.A.305 and holds overall responsibility for ensuring that all aircraft within the Company’s control remain airworthy and are maintained in accordance with approved maintenance programmes, regulatory requirements and Company procedures. The CAM will lead the CAMO team and ensure that all continuing airworthiness activities are carried out safely, effectively and in full compliance with applicable regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership, management and supervision of the CAMO team
- Establishment and development of the Company’s Continuing Airworthiness Policy and CAME
- Ensuring the CAMO department is audit ready at all times
- Oversight and approval of Aircraft Maintenance Programmes (AMPs) and analysis of their effectiveness
- Ensuring all maintenance is carried out by appropriately approved Part 145 organisations to the required standards
- Management of relationships with maintenance organisations and associated contracts
- Ensuring compliance with Part CAMO, Part M and all applicable UK CAA regulations
- Management of Airworthiness Directives, Mandatory and Non‑Mandatory modifications and repairs
- Oversight of defect management and rectification processes
- Liaison with the UK CAA as required
- Ensuring effective operation of the Company’s Safety Management System (SMS) and Compliance Monitoring System (CMS) within CAMO activities
- Promoting a positive safety culture, including Just Culture and proactive hazard identification
- Development and delivery of training and competency requirements for CAMO personnel
Candidate Requirements
Applicants must be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and experience required to fulfil the responsibilities of a nominated post holder in accordance with CAMO.A.305.
Essential
- At least 5 years’ relevant experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of UK aviation regulations (Part CAMO, Part M, Part 145)
- Aircraft maintenance and continuing airworthiness principles
- Safety Management Systems and compliance monitoring
- Strong understanding of maintenance standards and safe operating practices
- Experience in management and leadership of technical teams
Qualifications / Experience
- Degree in a relevant engineering discipline or aircraft maintenance qualification (Part 66 or equivalent), or Equivalent combination of additional experience (typically 10+ years) in aircraft maintenance and/or continuing airworthiness
Skills
- Strong leadership and organisational capability
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
- High level of attention to detail and analytical ability
- Competent IT skills
Additional Requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain Security Clearance (SC) / Counter Terrorist Check (CTC)
- Flexibility to meet operational requirements
What We Offer
In return we can offer a generous salary, 25 days holiday per year from day one plus bank holidays, up to a 6% matched Pension scheme, Group Life Insurance, Health and Wellbeing benefits including Private Health Care and an EAP, and much more.
Equal Employment Opportunity
2Excel is committed to promoting equitable treatment, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion in our recruitment processes and among our workforce. In addition, we are proud to be recognised as a Disability Confident Employer.
Continuing Airworthiness Manager (CAM) in Finningley employer: 2Excel Group
2Excel Aviation Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, where safety and operational excellence are at the forefront of our mission. We provide our employees with generous benefits, including a competitive salary, 25 days of holiday from day one, and comprehensive health and wellbeing support, fostering a culture of growth and inclusivity. Join us to lead a dedicated team in ensuring the highest standards of airworthiness while enjoying opportunities for professional development in the thriving aviation sector.
