Deputy Maintenance Manager

Are you a seasoned aviation professional with a passion for leading maintenance operations£ Our client, a reputable organisation in the rotary-wing sector, is hiring for a Deputy Maintenance Manager to join their busy hangar in Kidlington. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a dynamic environment, supporting both routine base maintenance and complex modifications.
What you''ll be doing:
* Acting as the senior leader on the hangar floor, deputising for the Maintenance Manager when needed.
* Leading daily team briefs, setting operational tempo, and ensuring compliance with Part 145 standards.
* Managing resource planning, including manpower forecasting and capacity allocation, to meet strict turnaround times and project milestones.
* Overseeing tool control, housekeeping, and safety standards across all crews.
* Serving as the technical link between the hangar floor and Part 21 Design, ensuring teams have accurate data before work begins.
* Maintaining operational oversight to ensure continuous, compliant, and safe facility operations.
What you''ll bring:
* Proven leadership in managing both routine maintenance and complex modification projects.
* Confidence and presence to fully deputise for the Maintenance Manager and oversee facility operations.
* Strong production leadership skills, with experience in resource planning and capacity management.
* Deep understanding of Part 145 standards and ability to enforce them effectively.
* Analytical problem-solving skills to resolve scheduling and technical challenges.
* Experience in rotary-wing maintenance, with a background spanning mechanical work and modifications being highly desirable.
* Knowledge of engineering drawings, STCs, and Part 21 interfaces is advantageous.
Qualifications andamp; Experience:
* Active EASA Part 66 B1.3 (Rotary Mechanics) or B2 (Avionics) licence.
* At least 7 years of hands-on aviation experience in rotary-wing maintenance.
* Demonstrated experience in a senior supervisory or production management role.
* Formal training in human factors, SMS, or lean hangar practices is a plus.
Join a forward-thinking team where your leadership will make a real impact. Apply now to be part of a thriving organisation committed to excellence in aviation maintenance.

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