Line Maintenance Manager

About the role

DHL Express is looking for a Line Maintenance Manager who reports to the Production Manager. The manager is responsible for all maintenance, repair, modification and alterations carried out on company-operated aircraft, ensuring they meet company procedures, ANTR regulations and manufacturer guidelines.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, including manpower, so that airline schedules are met
• Lead the maintenance staff on duty during shifts and supervise maintenance of aircraft, engines and components in line with the approved maintenance program
• Complete maintenance forms and documents and ensure entries are made in the aircraft maintenance log
• Build the monthly crew roster, assign flights, monitor flight changes and approve annual leave requests while keeping staffing levels compliant with Part-145 requirements
• Ensure all maintenance uses approved data and practices, and that defects are rectified safely; certify and release work in line with Part-145
• Ensure mandatory online training (HF, EWIS, FTS) is completed on time and that materials and parts are certified airworthy
• Schedule daily, monthly and performance meetings, maintain clean and safe maintenance areas, and keep shift handover information flowing
• Maintain company laptops, mobile phones and flyaway kits, and co-ordinate with Planning and Flight Operations to meet maintenance schedules
• Liaise with the Technical Director, Maintenance Manager, Engineering Manager and Quality Department, and recommend staff for authorisation to tow, run up and taxi aircraft

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of aircraft maintenance experience
• Minimum 3-5 years as a senior line engineer
• Licensed, certifying and company-approved engineer on the principal types operated
• Able to communicate assertively, effectively and diplomatically with flight crews, dispatchers, ground handlers and senior management

What we offer

• Strong career support in an international environment
• Great culture and colleagues
• A multifarious benefits programme