Lead and oversee technical working parties responsible for aircraft modifications and repairs at customer facilities, ensuring all work meets airworthiness standards and complies with EASA/FAR Part 145 regulations. As the on-site authority, you will coordinate team activities, verify facility readiness, and manage daily progress in alignment with customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise on-site operations, including preparation, safety assessments, and compliance verification with internal and regulatory standards
- Assign tasks based on technical competency and monitor team performance across disciplines
- Ensure all maintenance activities are completed within scheduled downtime and financial targets
- Conduct incoming inspections of aircraft, tools, and components, and maintain oversight of material availability
- Issue Certificates of Release to Service in accordance with regulatory and company procedures
- Establish and maintain the Working Party documentation file, ensuring traceability and compliance
- Lead major repair initiatives from assessment through to certification, minimizing turnaround time
- Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and third-party repair stations to secure qualified personnel
- Document and negotiate any customer-requested scope changes formally and accurately
- Support audits by airworthiness authorities and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
- Uphold the highest standards of ethics, compliance, and safety in all interactions and processes
Qualifications and Experience
Candidates must hold a valid EASA Part 66 'C' and 'B1/B2' license with recent certification experience—either six consecutive months of maintenance work, 100 base maintenance days, or 180 line tasks within the past two years. A technical bachelor’s degree, BTS, or equivalent qualification is required, along with foundational aeronautical training.
Minimum of 15 years in the aerospace sector, including hands-on maintenance experience at Cat C and B1/B2 levels. Fluency in English—spoken, written, and read—is mandatory.
Preferred Background
- Expertise in metallic structures
- Training or operational experience on Airbus aircraft families
- Specific experience with A380 or A350 models
- Background in MRO environments under Part-145
- Proven track record in planning and managing working parties
- Proficiency with complex electronic data systems used in aircraft maintenance
Work Environment
This is an onsite role with frequent international travel expected. The position supports flexible arrangements to promote productivity and team effectiveness across regions. The organization values integrity, inclusion, and innovation, fostering a culture where diverse perspectives contribute to technical excellence.
Equal opportunity is central to hiring practices. No fees or exchanges are involved in the recruitment process. All candidates are evaluated on merit, regardless of age, gender, disability, cultural background, sexual orientation, or religious belief.
