Base Maintenance Manager

Full Time on site - Middle East

The Base Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading and managing the aircraft maintenance production team to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality service delivery.
This role drives operational excellence by overseeing resource planning, performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives-while ensuring adherence to international aviation regulations and fostering a culture of safety, agility, and accountability

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Ensure safety and compliance across the production maintenance environment.
  • Lead the production team in delivering high-quality aircraft maintenance services for multiple customers.
  • Organize, measure, and control team performance in line with company goals and objectives.
  • Oversee resource and capacity management through coordination with the Resource Administrator.
  • Demonstrate leadership through appropriate behaviours and set clear expectations for others.
  • Support and develop operational systems for efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Provide leadership, direction, and results-driven management to the production team.
  • Champion adaptability, agility, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Valid B1 or B2 (EASA/CARC) license.
  • 12+ years of MRO/aviation experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
  • Strong knowledge of airworthiness regulations and MRO systems.
  • Proven track record of leading teams and delivering large-scale heavy maintenance projects.
  • In-depth understanding of base maintenance processes, heavy checks, and aircraft systems.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of international aviation regulations (EASA Part-145, FAA, GCAA, CARC).
  • Proficiency in MS Office and MRO/ERP systems (AMOS, TRAX, OASES, or equivalent).
  • Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and quality systems.