Lead Technician

Lead Technician focuses on coordinate technicians, mechanics, junior mechanics, asw’s and apprentices within the assigned maintenance zone.

What the role involves

• Coordinate technicians, mechanics, junior mechanics, ASW’s and apprentices within the assigned maintenance zone.
• Allocate and prioritise tasks in line with aircraft check status, operational requirements, and operational resources availability.
• Overseeing complex and technically demanding maintenance tasks to ensure quality and compliance.
• Supporting Engineers and Department Supervisors by providing technical and operational assistance as required.
• Ensure all maintenance documentation is completed accurately and in accordance with approved maintenance data and company procedures.
• Reporting maintenance errors, near misses, and any inaccurate, incomplete, or ambiguous maintenance data via the company reporting system.

Skills and requirements

• Recognised aeronautical training e.g. City &Guilds Level 3, BTEC Level 3, University Degree or Aeronautical Apprenticeship programme.
• Good structural knowledge including ability to carry out structural repairs.
• UK CAA Part 145 approved maintenance organisation.
• Proven track record in a Base Maintenance Technician role within an EASA.

Confirmed role details

• Employment Type: Permanent (5/5/4).
• Seasonal Shift (summer shutdown May – Sep).
• Enrolment in a Salary Exchange (sacrifice) programme.

Candidate fit

• technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving