Aviation Technical Services Manager

Technical Services Manager (Aviation) - Part 145 / CAMO for this prestigious private and corporate aviation MRO facility based at Stansted Airport.The opportunity takes ownership of the companies Technical Services function, ensuring planning, technical records and maintenance documentation are produced accurately, on time, and in line with Part 145 requirements and the MOE. This is a hands-on leadership role that supports engineering delivery by improving workflows, maintaining strong controls, and ensuring customers receive high-quality release documentation that meets continuing airworthiness expectations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Technical Services team, ensuring the right resources, tools and priorities are in place
• Deliver complete, compliant work packages for the Engineering department, and accurate release documentation for Part CAMO customers
• Keep Technical Services procedures, guidance and instructions current, practical and aligned to regulatory expectations
• Improve planning methods and systems (internal and external) to drive efficiency, reduce delays and raise quality
• Manage material planning inputs, ensuring timely and correct requisitions to Purchasing and Stores
• Allocate projects across Technical Support Engineers to maintain continuity and fair workload distribution
• Maintain strong, professional communication with customers to support an excellent service experience
• Ensure technical publications and MTL updates are controlled and implemented when OEM revisions are received
• Maintain robust administration of Part 145 work reports, technical records and documentation controls
• Promote and enforce a proactive safety culture: hazard identification, risk control, corrective actions and policy compliance
• Support performance reviews, training recommendations and continuous improvement initiatives; cover TSE duties when needed

What we're looking for

• Degree-qualified (ideally in a technical discipline) or equivalent relevant experience
• Proven track record managing people, priorities and workload in a technical environment
• Strong knowledge of Part 145 compliance and technical documentation standards (Part CAMO understanding essential)
• Confident communicator with strong customer and stakeholder management skills
• Highly organised, analytical and able to set/adjust priorities in a fast-paced operation
• Advanced IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office/Excel and planning tools
• Rigorous, self-driven and comfortable working with deadlines and changing demands
• Able to complete mandatory training/assessments and maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

(n.b. tech services engineer role also available)

This is a permanent job with a starting salary dependant on experience. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting the UK aviation Industry. We aim to respond to all applications.