Line Maintenance Controller

Line Maintenance Controller

West Atlantic is an air cargo operator with a long and significant history within the UK and European air cargo market. West Atlantic operates a mixed fleet of Boeing 737 Classic, 737NG, and ATR72 turboprop aircraft to deliver competitive on-time performance for a portfolio of major global logistics organisations, national mail carriers and ad-hoc charters. West Atlantic Group maintains both a UK AOC and European AOC as well as a partnership with another major European carrier in order to meet customer needs regardless of changes to the economic and political landscape.

Position Type:             Permanent Full-Time 

Department:                LMC

Location:                       EMA

Work Pattern:              Shifts including nights

Responsible to:          LMC Manager

Role Summary

The Line Maintenance Control (LMC) Engineer is responsible for all matters technical to ensure continuity of the flying operation wherever possible with the quick and efficient resolution of any technical issues that develop during production.

The Line Maintenance Controller will be required to coordinate and control all maintenance requirements related to the line operation, ensuring fast and effective recovery to expedite the return to service of the aircraft by the allocation of resources and spares, whilst guaranteeing continued communication with the wider business.

Responsibilities

Within Part M requirements, the LMC is required to provide effective and timely technical advice and support to Operations Control Centre (OCC), Line Engineers and Flight Crews. 

Liaise with Part M/Part CAMO post Holder and/or OMM Manager for guidance/clarification.

Liaise with OCC on all technical matters, ensuring that they have up to date clear information and the necessary understanding of the cause of production delays or AOG situations.

Support and manage information regarding AOG (aircraft on ground) recovery plans and incidents on the ground.

Manage and oversee the line maintenance plan to ensure Operations have clear visibility of planned maintenance inputs, line service checks, and Acceptable Deferred Defects (ADDs).                                                                                            

Control and oversee that all Acceptable Deferred Defects (ADDs) are raised against the correct Minimum Equipment List (MEL) reference and satisfy the limitations as referenced, whilst monitoring and risk assessing all ADD defects for the cumulative effect of multiple deferred defects.

Ensure that all raised ADDs are tracked, planned, and closed expeditiously and prior to any expiry.

Give technical support to line engineers performing trouble shooting of defects and repetitive defects.

Ensure that all guidance given is performed in accordance with and according to Part M/145 procedures and Technical Instructions, using the necessary spares/tooling and manpower with reference to the correct Aircraft Maintenance Manuals.

Attend and deliver briefings to the wider business, plus produce status reports as required.

Ensure all activities are carried out safely and good housekeeping standards are always met

Academic/Educational Requirements

• Desirable - Valid EASA B1 and/or B2 License or ICOA equivalent
• Desirable - Current HF, FTS Level 2. EWIS
• Engineering qualification – HND Level or equivalent experience

Required Skills/Experience:

• Minimum 10 years Aviation line and/or base maintenance experience
• Skills on type (B737/ATR) or similar
• Must be proactive, self-motivated & confident self-starter
• Effective and positive team player
• Possess confident and effective communication skills (both written & verbal)
• Ability to make good judgements and decisions based on the needs of the company operation, in a very dynamic, fast changing environment.
• Proven ability with problem solving and excellent planning & organising skills

Terms

Salary £65,864

Shift Pay £2500

Shift Pattern – This includes 12-hour day and 12-hour nights shifts on a fixed roster system.

1 working weekend, every 6th week.

Some working from home shifts are included in the current scheduled roster.