Maintenance Controller

Maintenance Controller (BBBH18431) Manchester, England Line Up Aviation, a global leader in aviation and aerospace recruitment, brings 40 years of experience to the industry. We partner with some of the most prestigious companies worldwide, providing top-tier recruitment services. We are currently recruiting for a Maintrol Engineer to be based in Manchester, this role acts as the central coordination point between Line Stations, third‑party maintenance providers and pilots to ensure safe and reliable daily operations. Note: this role is open only to candidates who already have the right to live and work in the UK, sponsorship is not available. Job role: Maintenance Controller Location: Didsbury, Manchester Salary Package Incl Shift: £78,000pa Permanent Opportunity: Full time working a 5/5/4 shift pattern covering days and nights guaranteeing x2 weekends off each month. Exceptional main airline benefits A range of salary sacrifice schemes: electric vehicle scheme, cycle to work scheme Holiday Entitlement: 24 days inclusive of Bank Holidays Responsibilities: Manages scheduled and unscheduled Line Maintenance activities, ensuring full compliance with regulatory and maintenance programme requirements. Controls and monitors Acceptable Deferred Defects (ADDs), driving timely rectification and coordinating required spares, tooling and documentation. Supports aircraft recovery through technical guidance, logistics coordination and oversight of crew duty‑time limitations. Provides real‑time technical assistance to flight crews and engineers during in‑flight or ground‑based operational issues. Coordinates information flow following aircraft incidents and contributes to recovery planning. Allocates aircraft in line with operational, engineering and maintenance priorities. Responsible for improving aircraft and Engineering performance through proactive use of Aircraft monitoring and prognostic tools. Provides specialist technical support as required with due regard for safety, technical, regulatory and commercial requirements. Your experience: Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills Ability to interpret complex technical information Effective influencing and communication skills High level of situational awareness and decision‑making capability Ability to prioritise and manage workload in a high‑pressure operational environment Collaborative approach with internal and external stakeholders Professional courage and sound technical judgement To be considered, you will need: UK/EASA Part‑66 B1 or B2 Licence Experience in a maintenance or maintenance‑control environment Proven ability to deliver cost‑effective solutionsExperience improving efficiency and reducing operational costs Strong attention to detail and adherence to processes Good understanding of airline operations and procedures Computer literate, ideally with experience in MS Office and maintenance systems Experience working on Embraer 170/190 or similar technology aircraft is desirable but not essential From day one, you’ll gain access to exceptional staff travel perks, including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets across worldwide British Airways flights, plus up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares annually for you, your friends, and your family. #J-18808-Ljbffr