Maintrol Engineer

Manchester (Didsbury Head Office)

Full Time Shift-Based Role 5-5-4 Shift Pattern

We are a successful regional airline operating within one of the world’s most recognised aviation groups, delivering exceptional operational standards while maintaining our own distinct culture and way of working.

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Maintrol Engineer to join our Engineering team based at our Head Office in Didsbury, Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role at the heart of our operation, ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient performance of our fleet.

The best part of this role is the people you work with and the team you’re part of. You’ll gain broad, end-to-end exposure across airline operations, working closely with pilots, engineers, maintenance providers, and operational teams to deliver safe and reliable aircraft performance to the highest standards.

No two days are the same, and you’ll be at the centre of decision-making that keeps our operation moving.

As a Maintrol Engineer, you will:

• Act as the central coordination point between Line Stations, third-party maintenance providers, and flight crews to ensure safe and reliable daily operations.

• Manage scheduled and unscheduled Line Maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintenance programmes.

• Control and monitor Acceptable Deferred Defects (ADDs), driving timely rectification and coordinating spares, tooling, and documentation requirements.

• Support aircraft recovery through technical guidance, logistics coordination, and management of crew duty-time considerations.

• Provide real-time technical assistance to pilots and engineers during both in-flight and ground-based operational events.

• Coordinate information flow following aircraft incidents and contribute to operational recovery planning.

• Allocate aircraft in line with operational, engineering, and maintenance priorities.

• Improve aircraft and engineering performance through proactive use of aircraft monitoring and prognostic tools.

• Deliver specialist technical support while balancing safety, regulatory, technical, and commercial considerations.

You will possess:

• UK/EASA Part-66 B1 or B2 Licence.

• Experience within a maintenance or maintenance control environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• The ability to interpret complex technical information.

• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

• High levels of situational awareness and sound decision-making capability.

• The ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.

• Proven ability to deliver cost-effective solutions and drive operational efficiencies.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to process compliance.

• Good understanding of airline operations and engineering procedures.

• Computer literacy, including experience with Microsoft Office and maintenance management systems.

• Experience working on Embraer 170/190 aircraft or similar modern regional jet technology.

• Up to 78,000 per annum (inclusive of shift pay).

From day one, you’ll enjoy access to industry-leading staff travel benefits, including:

• Unlimited standby travel on worldwide airline routes.

• Discounted leisure travel opportunities for yourself, friends, and family.

• 5-5-4 shift pattern.

• Guaranteed two weekends off every month.

• Rotating day and night shifts.

• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.

• Cycle to Work scheme.

• Gym membership discounts.

• Retail discounts.

• Life Assurance of 4x basic salary.

• Holiday entitlement of 24 shifts, inclusive of Bank Holidays.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to be themselves. We believe diverse perspectives drive innovation and success, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

If you’re a licensed engineer looking to apply your technical expertise in a dynamic airline operations environment and make a real impact on aircraft reliability and performance, we’d love to hear from you.