Line Maintenance Manager

About the role

Zenon Aviation is seeking a Line Maintenance Manager to lead day‑to‑day operations of the Line Maintenance department across multiple locations in the Middle East. Reporting to the Director of Maintenance, you will ensure safe, efficient and compliant aircraft support for VVIP customers.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the Form 4 post‑holder, ensuring compliance with local CAA Part‑145 requirements and company procedures.
• Act as the primary contact for customers, delivering responsive support and managing expectations.
• Oversee aircraft technical status, control, communication and escalation.
• Drive operational performance through planning, resource deployment and KPI management.
• Manage departmental budget, develop financial plans and control costs.
• Review and approve overtime in line with operational needs and governance.
• Oversee vehicles, tooling, ground equipment and company property for serviceability and efficient utilisation.
• Collaborate with Stores to manage materials and inventory while controlling costs.
• Lead and develop teams across the network, supporting performance, wellbeing and competency assurance.
• Oversee Line Maintenance quality assurance, including audits, findings management and corrective actions.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years experience in a Line Maintenance Management role within a VVIP executive aircraft environment.
• Eligible to hold local CAA NPH approval.
• Proven leadership skills with experience developing and motivating teams.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage costs and overtime.
• Confident communicator able to support VVIP customers and stakeholders.

Required skills

• Form 4 post‑holder responsibilities.
• CAA Part‑145 compliance knowledge.
• Experience with VVIP executive aircraft maintenance.
• Budget and KPI management.