Salary :
£74,106 - 74,106 yearly
Role: Fleet Performance Engineer
Location: Manchester
Salary: £74,106 Plus a non contractual discretionary Incentive award
Using multiple data sources, you’ll identify maintenance requirements outside of the scheduled maintenance programme that are needed to keep our client’s fleet operating reliably without disrupting scheduled operations.
These requirements will be communicated to line and base engineering teams through Engineering Technical Requirements and work instructions, ensuring repetitive, latent and active aircraft defects are addressed in a timely manner.
The role will maintain a strong focus on Technical Dispatch Reliability from both an operational and reliability perspective, helping our client achieve its performance targets. You’ll be expected to demonstrate the effectiveness of the role by developing, maintaining and presenting operational and performance reports.
Alongside the predictive and analytical elements of the position, you’ll act as a technical expert on the fleet, supporting the Maintrol team with ad-hoc shift cover and providing guidance on troubleshooting complex technical issues and repetitive defects.
You’ll also work closely with Safety and Air Operations teams when reviewing Flight Data conditional events, interpreting flight data and identifying any required Engineering follow-up actions.
Ability to make sound decisions based on technical knowledge and clear rationale
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to manipulate, interpret and report on complex data
Ability to work effectively under pressure and deliver against challenging targets
Ability to travel to various locations across the UK and Europe
Ability to obtain and maintain a full airside pass
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate technical information clearly and appropriately to different audiences
Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively across different teams
Ability to influence stakeholders at different levels of the organisation
Strong IT skills, including advanced Excel
Experience with, or knowledge of, coding, SQL, data analytics and aircraft health monitoring applications would be advantageous
Knowledge of the Embraer E-Jet family of aircraft
CAA Part-66 B1/B2 licence or equivalent engineering technical qualification
Type rating on the Embraer E190, or relevant experience within a similar Technical Support or Technical Services role
Working knowledge of CAA/EASA Part-CAMO, Part-M and Part-145 requirements
Technical Services experience
Experience of aircraft certification, technical support and maintenance from both a practical and continuing airworthiness perspective
Good understanding of the airline operating environment and associated regulatory requirements
Our client is committed to ensuring employees feel valued for the contribution they make and offers a competitive overall reward package.
The successful candidate will have access to a range of employee benefits, including staff travel opportunities, alongside opportunities to develop their career and take on new challenges within the wider organisation.
Our client encourages employees to explore opportunities across the business and supports continued professional development and career progression.
Our client is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people from different backgrounds, cultures and experiences feel valued and able to contribute.
They recognise the importance of diverse perspectives and are committed to building an environment where employees can bring their individual skills, ideas and experiences to work.
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