Workshop Maintenance Manager

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Workshop Maintenance Manager to join our client on a permanent basis. As the Workshop Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for leading all workshop and MRO operations within an EASA Part 145 approved environment. This role ensures full regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and on-time delivery of maintenance services while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.

Role: Workshop Maintenance Manager
Salary: On Application
Contract: Monday – Friday.
Location: France

Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and continuously improve the MRO maintenance strategy in alignment with EASA Part 145 requirements.
• Ensure full regulatory compliance with EASA Part 145, MOE procedures, safety standards, and quality management systems.
• Lead daily workshop operations, ensuring efficient workflow, resource allocation, and on-time redelivery.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance activities on mechanical, hydraulic, and safety components.
• Ensure technical airworthiness decisions are made in accordance with approved data and regulatory standards.
• Drive operational readiness of tooling, test benches, and workshop equipment.
• Lead, mentor, and develop certifying staff, technicians, and support personnel.
• Monitor and optimize turnaround time (TAT), productivity, and shop performance KPIs.
• Manage external MRO vendors and component service providers.
• Control maintenance budgets, labor efficiency, material consumption, and capital investments.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes for quality findings and operational deviations.
• Support internal and external audits (EASA, customer, authority) and ensure closure of findings.
• Promote a strong safety culture and human factors awareness across the workshop.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in a workshop leadership role within an EASA Part 145 approved MRO organization.
• Strong technical expertise in mechanical, hydraulic, and/or safety components in an aviation environment.
• In-depth knowledge of EASA Part 145 regulations, MOE structure, and aviation quality systems.
• Experience managing certifying staff and working with airworthiness authorities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a high-compliance, performance-driven environment.
• Strong understanding of TAT management, capacity planning, and lean workshop optimization.
• Experience with ERP systems, maintenance planning tools, and component tracking systems.
• Proven track record in cost control, KPI monitoring, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface with customers, auditors, and regulatory authorities.

**** You must have the right to work in France and speak French ****

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation

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