Base Maintenance Check Manager
Key Information
Manchester & Birmingham
£Competitive
Permanent
William Finden
Oaklands Global are currently looking to recruit an experienced C-Check Manager for a reputable client based in Manchester & Birmingham. This position will oversee maintenance inputs, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading maintenance teams to ensure aircraft projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Certifying aircraft for release to service while ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Delivering daily updates on maintenance progress and key milestones to senior management.
- Managing your team’s performance, handling task allocation, appraisals, and fostering team development.
- Ensuring top-notch health, safety, and cleanliness standards are maintained across your work area.
- Carrying out and overseeing audits to uphold quality, tool, and equipment standards.
Requirements
- A Category B Licensed Engineer with C certification for specific aircraft types.
- At least 5 years of Base Maintenance experience as a B1 and/or B2 certifying engineer.
- Strong knowledge of Part 145 Aviation Legislation.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and management skills.
- Flexibility to adapt to a fast-moving and ever-changing work environment.
What's in it for you?
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays to enjoy your downtime.
- Life assurance scheme worth 4x your salary for peace of mind.
- A pension contribution of 4% to secure your future.
- Sick pay from day one: 3 weeks full pay and 3 weeks half pay (increasing to 6 weeks after 1 year of service).
- Access to an employee assistance programme to support your well-being.
This leading aviation company offers a great work environment with global opportunities, career stability, and state-of-the-art facilities like their Manchester site. They invest in employee development with certifications and training, while also providing a competitive benefits package, including life assurance and strong pension contributions. With a diverse range of services and a team-oriented culture, they ensure professional growth and long-term security.
Why Work With Oaklands Global?
We are the world’s leading aviation and aerospace recruitment and executive search firm, trusted by the most respected names in the industry to deliver results with integrity, discretion, and excellence.
With over 50 years of combined experience, we don’t just fill roles, we shape careers and give our clients a competitive talent advantage. We take immense pride in the quality of our searches and are committed to representing only the very best candidates to the very best businesses.
At Oaklands Global, every application is handled with the utmost professionalism and complete confidentiality. If this opportunity interests you, please apply in confidence to William Finden. Whether or not your profile is shortlisted, you will hear from us, because we believe in treating every candidate with respect and care.
We’re not just here to help you land your next role. We are here to elevate your career.