Zonal Leader

Responsibilities Performing maintenance work of all levels on Embraer E-Jets, Bombardier DH8/Q400 and ATR 42 & ATR 72 Series aircraft in accordance with prescribed airworthiness standards. Performing duties as assigned by Check manager, ensuring that all work meets the delivery requirements of the customer. Co‑ordinating resources for the assigned aircraft zone and providing status updates on work accomplished to enable management of the check to follow the critical path. Escalating issues identified impacting planned targets for the assigned aircraft zone to the Check Manager. Ensuring work is carried out to the highest standards in line with regulatory compliance, quality and company procedures, and always ensuring the safety of the team and aircraft. Using the IT systems available as directed throughout the department to log the work completed. Ensuring that all work performed is recorded on the appropriate paperwork and signed for on a progressive basis. Ensuring correct use and control of aircraft parts and materials, ensuring production staff accurately book time to tasks and providing the required details for accurate NRC raising. Assessing key skill sets within the support staff community, ensuring individuals have exposure to new tasks broadening their skill sets and capabilities. Conducting competency assessments for base maintenance certifying and support staff as directed by the check manager. Demonstrating a solid understanding of SMS principles and promoting a just culture environment where all incidents and occurrences are reported via the Exeter Aerospace reporting system. Role‑modeling high standards of husbandry both in the check office and on the hangar floor. Deputising for the Check Manager and running the day‑to‑day of the maintenance input, attending customer meetings during the input, and updating any check‑associated paperwork/reports. Demonstrating a willingness to mentor and train engineers as they progress through the business. Managing AOGs and ad‑hoc maintenance inputs, whilst reporting to a Check Manager, Ops and General Manager as required. Adhering to the relevant airport regulations and procedures. Qualifications Hold a current CAA/EASA Part 66 B1/B2 licence with type rating for a minimum of 2 years. Minimum of 5 years’ experience working on either Embraer, Q400 or ATR aircraft. A good knowledge of MRO computer systems. Strong communication skills; oral and written. Ability to read and comply with repairs and instructions from the relevant manuals. Ability to work on own initiative, be self‑motivated and flexible in their approach to work. Proven problem‑solving and decision‑making skills. Hold endorsement on company authorisation for Cat C and/or Form 1 and/or high‑power ground run approval. A good sense of commercial awareness. Ability to work within a team. Fluency in English, both spoken and written. Pass a 5‑year security background check. Permitted to live and work in the United Kingdom without restriction. Preferred Requirements Cat C endorsement on company authorisation. Experience and prepared to train others with tasks such as ground running, compass swings and other such endorsements. #J-18808-Ljbffr