Maintrol Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Maintrol Engineer to join a busy airline maintenance control operation in Manchester. Acting as the central coordination point between Line Stations, third-party maintenance providers and flight crews to support safe and reliable daily operations.

Responsibilities

Managing scheduled and unscheduled Line Maintenance activity in accordance with regulatory requirements and the approved maintenance programme; Monitoring and controlling Acceptable Deferred Defects (ADDs), driving timely rectification and coordinating the necessary spares, tooling and technical documentation; Supporting aircraft recovery by providing technical guidance and coordinating engineering, logistics and operational requirements; Providing real-time technical support to flight crews and engineers during in-flight and ground-based technical events; Coordinating the flow of technical information following aircraft incidents and contributing to aircraft recovery plans; Supporting aircraft allocation decisions in line with operational, engineering and maintenance priorities; Proactively using aircraft monitoring and prognostic tools to identify opportunities to improve aircraft reliability and engineering performance; Providing specialist technical support while balancing safety, regulatory, technical and commercial considerations

Requirements

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; The ability to interpret and act upon complex technical information; Excellent communication and influencing skills; Strong situational awareness and confident decision-making; The ability to prioritise effectively and manage competing demands in a high-pressure operational environment; A collaborative approach when working with internal teams and external maintenance providers; Sound technical judgement and the confidence to challenge or escalate when required; Strong attention to detail and a disciplined approach to procedures and compliance; UK CAA and/or EASA Part-66 B1 or B2 Aircraft Maintenance Licence; Previous experience within an aircraft maintenance or maintenance control environment; Good understanding of airline operations, engineering procedures and maintenance requirements; Experience identifying and delivering practical, cost-effective technical solutions; Good computer literacy, including experience with Microsoft Office; Experience with Embraer E170/E190 aircraft or comparable modern commercial aircraft types; Experience contributing to engineering efficiency, aircraft reliability or operational cost-reduction initiatives

Nice to have

Experience with aircraft maintenance or engineering systems

Benefits

Staff travel benefits including standby and discounted flight opportunities; 5-5-4 shift pattern covering days and nights with two weekends off per month; 24 shifts' annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays; Life assurance at four times basic salary; Salary sacrifice schemes including electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes; Gym and retail discounts; Eligibility for non-contractual discretionary incentive award