STS Aviation Services is seeking a
Deputy Check Manager in
Manchester, United Kingdom.
This internal position supports the Check Manager with aircraft maintenance planning, work allocation, resource utilisation and the management of an assigned maintenance work area.
The Deputy Check Manager is responsible for coordinating personnel, monitoring progress against agreed schedules, maintaining technical integrity and supporting the safe and efficient completion of aircraft maintenance tasks.
Employees must demonstrate professionalism, integrity and a positive attitude in all interactions, reflecting the values and reputation of STS Aviation Services.
Role Expectations
- Take ownership of assigned jobs, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and efficiently
- Ensure time booking is accurate and provide feedback on any deviations, including the reasons for them
- Maintain a thorough understanding of all job requirements and processes
- Interpret and work confidently from technical drawings and related documentation
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors and clients to ensure clarity and collaboration
- Maintain strong visibility within the team and demonstrate accountability in daily operations
- Always exhibit a positive and professional attitude, promoting a supportive and productive working environment
- Conduct team briefings
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Maintenance Planning and Check Management
- Agree targets and milestones with the Check Manager
- Manage a defined zone of work to deliver maintenance tasks to schedule
- Utilise available resources to achieve the agreed schedule
- Review material and tooling requirements to determine on-dock dates needed to meet key milestones
- Review dashboards and Gantt charts, ensuring they are agreed and distributed to the customer and STS seven days before the maintenance input
- Work with the Check Manager and B1 or B2 Certifying Engineers to identify impending problems and develop solutions
- Provide the Check Manager with updates on issues affecting the work plan, progress against targets, proposed solutions, next steps and future work allocation
Team Coordination and Work Allocation
- Coordinate all staff within the assigned work area
- Prepare daily work plans to deliver the assigned zone of maintenance activity to the agreed schedule
- Allocate tasks and responsibilities within the work area
- Monitor performance against the plan
- Provide regular briefings, guidance and support to allocated staff as necessary to deliver the plan
- Maintain accountability for the conduct and timekeeping of staff allocated to the assigned zone
- Assist and advise the Check Manager on matters involving timekeeping, discipline and productivity
Aircraft Certification And Technical Responsibilities
- Certify specific aircraft types as authorised by the individual’s QA044 Staff Authorisation Document
- In the absence of a Check Manager, a B1 or B2 Certifying Engineer who holds Category C privileges and has not certified any document during that maintenance input may be requested to act as a Category C Certifying Engineer to release specific aircraft types to service, within the limitations of their QA044 Staff Authorisation Document
- Maintain accountability for the technical integrity of all work carried out under the Deputy Check Manager’s control
Third-Party Reviews and Documentation
- Participate in third-party reviews as part of the Check Management team
- Ensure ENG050 documents are raised and sent to Procurement in accordance with the contract brief, specifying the requirements and dates to be fulfilled
Employee Development and Supervision
- Assist the Check Manager with individual employee development
- Support formal employee appraisals
- Advise the Check Manager on employee suitability for further training or development
- Provide guidance and support to allocated staff as necessary to meet the agreed maintenance plan
Health and Safety
- Maintain a continued health and safety duty of care for the assigned team
- Ensure all current health and safety procedures are followed
Professional Expectations
The Deputy Check Manager is expected to maintain a professional and accountable approach to daily operations.
This includes taking ownership of assigned work, communicating clearly with colleagues and customers, supporting team members and maintaining a positive working environment.
The successful internal candidate will be expected to demonstrate the ability to coordinate maintenance activities, work with technical documentation, manage allocated responsibilities and support the Check Manager in delivering agreed maintenance schedules.
About STS Aviation Services
STS Aviation Services is part of STS Aviation Group, providing aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services to the aviation industry.
Our UK operations support aircraft maintenance activities through experienced technical teams, operational coordination and maintenance management.
Internal Applications
This opportunity is open to existing STS Aviation Services employees only.
Employees interested in the Deputy Check Manager position in Manchester are encouraged to apply through the appropriate internal process.
Equal Opportunity Employer
STS Aviation Services is an equal opportunity employer.
