Head of Aircraft Maintenance

at  ZeroAvia

At ZeroAvia, we’re clean sky thinkers. For the world to achieve truly clean, guilt-free flight, we need a scalable solution; hydrogen-electric powertrains. As a leader in zero-emission aviation and a UK Jet Zero Council member, we’re designing and commercialising hydrogen-powered solutions that will positively impact the future of aviation, global connectivity, and the world.
You will become a solution-focused champion in our high-velocity culture. We value results and efficiency and prioritise achieving our mission most effectively and innovatively possible. You’ll be part of our unified team to create solutions and solve problems, If you’re eager to take radical ownership and are unafraid to ask questions or challenge the status quo, then we want you to be part of our Clean Sky Thinking.
The Maintenance Manager will control all aspects of modification, integration and maintenance of prototype and test aircraft incorporating ZeroAvia’s novel hydrogen fuel cell powertrain through means of delegation of tasks to the installation team. This will be in conjunction with the deputy installation manager and maintenance manager/head of systems installation.

REQUIREMENTS

Day to Day administration of staff
Have an active role in aircraft installations/maintenance
Overseeing installation and maintenance work on aircraft and ground test rigs
Control and standards of performance of the installation department
Assist with planning installations and maintenance activities
Manage company stakeholders’ enquires from end-to-end providing regular feedback
Ensure installation and aircraft documentation is completed in accordance with the company

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure the effective completion of any delegated tasks are done in accordance with the company procedures
Ensure sufficient staff of the correct trade and certification are present to complete the required work
Ensure allocated tasks are completed within the allotted time scales
Ensure tasks are being completed and being staged correctly onto the worksheets

HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure that the staff are working to the required Health and Safety as required at the time of the work being carried out i.e. use of bump caps inside the cabin, safety goggles, safety harnesses etc.
Ensure that the highest standards of housekeeping in the hangar and office space are always maintained.
Act as a proactive safety champion and promote/enforce safety in the workplace

CERTIFICATION AND LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Be conversant with the Company Procedures and have a good understanding of their content and work
within the boundaries of the procedures and scope of approvals
Ensure all work carried out by staff under their supervision complies with the Regulatory Authority and
Company Procedures in force at the time of the work carried out
Ensure personal tool checks are complete at the start and end of each day