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Hangar Superintendent - Stansted

Permanent

Monday – Friday with occasional weekend working / call out rota

Harrods Aviation is a widely recognised leading company in the General (Private) Aviation industry. We are committed to employing the very best individuals who can demonstrate and deliver the very highest level of customer service.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Hangar Superintendent role controls all aspects of aircraft scheduled and unscheduled maintenance through the delegation of tasks to the Engineering Team including liaison with the Technical Services Department and Engineering Manager.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities will include:-

• Control and standards of performance of the Engineering Team in accordance with company procedures
• Resource management, ensuring maintenance inputs are appropriately staffed.
• Day-to-day administration of staff
• Overseeing work on aircraft and in support departments
• Ensure the Stores’ procedures are adhered to in a timely manner and approve spares for the support of maintenance activity
• Active role in aircraft maintenance
• In the absence of the Engineering Manager (EM), the Superintendent will deputise and perform agreed functions of the EM role as applicable

Certification and Legal Responsibilities

Be conversant with the Company Procedures and have a good understanding of their content and work within the boundaries of the procedures

Ensure all work carried out by staff under their supervision complies with the Regulatory Authority and Company Procedures in force at the time of the work carried out

Ensure all documentation is completed correctly before the work day/shift ends and a detailed hand over of any work in progress is completed. 

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

The successful candidate will already be operating in a supervisory capacity and have experience of managing and delegating to a team – there will still be an occasional requirements for carrying out maintenance and therefore experience of working in a rotary environment is essential.

Good computer skills (Microsoft packages, general working knowledge of systems) are a requirement. 

Applicants should have an organised, adaptable and flexible approach with strong interpersonal skills and a diplomatic approach. You will be enthusiastic, willing to learn and maintain a professional appearance and manner even in sometimes difficult circumstances.

The ability to prioritise in an ever changing environment, remain calm and adapt under pressure are essential for the role. Excellent communication skills combined with courtesy and integrity are also important. Good administration skills and computer literacy are essential.

A full UK driving license is essential, as is holding the right to live and work in the UK.  You will also need to have a 5 year checkable history in order to obtain an airport ID pass.

Remuneration - £66,000 basic per annum

Benefits include 25 days holiday increasing to 27 days after 5 years service, Holiday Purchase Scheme, Happy Birthday Day, Management Contributory Company Pension Scheme, BUPA Private Medical Insurance, Staff Discount and Onsite Parking.

Contact Name:  Human Resources

Contact No:      01279 665360