Engineer Permanent in Manchester

We currently have a vacancy to join a British, regional airline as a Maintrol Engineer, to be based in Didsbury, Manchester. Established almost 20 years ago, they currently have a fleet of 20 aircraft and operate a network of domestic and European services serving both the business and leisure markets. They hold a UK CAA Type A Operating Licence.

The best part of the role is the people you work with and the team you’re part of, combined with the opportunity to gain broad, end-to-end experience across the airline operation. You’ll work at the heart of the business, engaging with all aspects of the operation to deliver safe, reliable aircraft performance to the highest standards. They operate a 5-5-4 shift pattern with 2 weekends off per month guaranteed (day and night shifts).

Main Responsibilities:

• Acts as the central coordination point between Line Stations, third-party maintenance providers and pilots to ensure safe and reliable daily operations.
• Manages scheduled and unscheduled Line Maintenance activities, ensuring full compliance with regulatory and maintenance programme requirements.
• Controls and monitors Acceptable Deferred Defects (ADDs), driving timely rectification and coordinating required spares, tooling and documentation.
• Supports aircraft recovery through technical guidance, logistics coordination and oversight of crew duty-time limitations.
• Provides real-time technical assistance to flight crews and engineers during in-flight or ground-based operational issues.
• Coordinates information flow following aircraft incidents and contributes to recovery planning.
• Allocates aircraft in line with operational, engineering and maintenance priorities.
• Responsible for improving aircraft and Engineering performance through proactive use of Aircraft monitoring and prognostic tools.
• Provides specialist technical support as required with due regard for safety, technical, regulatory and commercial requirements.

Benefits Include:

• Basic salary of £78,000 per annum (inclusive of shift pay).
• Overtime available at current rate x 2 for days and nights.
• Holidays: 24 shifts inclusive of bank holidays.
• Pension plan- 4% employee contribution and 6% employer contribution with the option to increase employee contributions.
• Life assurance- 4 x annual basic salary.
• Company sick pay.
• Referral bonus scheme.
• A range of salary sacrifice schemes including electric vehicle scheme and cycle to work scheme.
• Gym and retail discounts.
• Staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on worldwide flights through our parent company. You will also receive up to 30 discounted airfares per year for yourself, family and friends.

About You:

• UK/ EASA Part-66 B1 or B2 Licence.
• Experience in a maintenance or maintenance-control environment.
• Proven ability to deliver cost-effective solutions.
• Experience improving efficiency and reducing operational costs.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to processes.
• Good understanding of airline operations and procedures.
• Computer literate, ideally with experience in MS Office and maintenance systems.
• Experience working on Embraer 170/190 or similar technology aircraft is desirable but not essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret complex technical information.
• Effective influencing and communication skills.
• High level of situational awareness and decision-making capability.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload in a high-pressure operational environment.
• Collaborative approach with internal and external stakeholders.
• Professional courage and sound technical judgement.

About Aeropeople:

Aeropeople’s expertise and experience is entrenched in the aerospace, aviation, engineering, motorsport, automotive, and defence industries. We have the insight and know-how at both a local and international level to help bring people and businesses together, saving time and energy. Our capability is validated through our Engineering Services division encompassing Aircraft Line Maintenance services and Aircraft Tooling leasing combined with our Aviation Training division offering technical training aircraft courses.