Workshop Lead Engineer - SM Shop
Application Deadline: 7 March 2025
Department: Shops
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Hangar 1 Shannon
Description
Job Title: Workshop Lead Engineer - SM Shops
Reports to: Shop Manager
Location: Atlantic Aviation Group, Shannon Airport, Shannon, Co Clare
Atlantic Aviation Group
With over 60 years of experience, Shannon based Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) is one of Europe's leading independent aviation solution providers. The company has a strong reputation of providing customers with a complete range of solutions including aircraft maintenance & modifications, technical, engineering and design services, logistics and material solutions and international training.
AAG have an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated career focused and ambitious Workshop Lead Engineer seeking a role in a challenging, fast-paced and rewarding environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Job Function
* Management of performance by continuous appraisal and annual reviews (including the full implementation of the AAG’s disciplinary procedure whenever necessary).
* Take an active role in the Recruitment, Selection and Development of Team members including the development of assigned trainees.
* Assign AMTs into teams led by a Team leader in his or her assigned area.
* Roster all assigned staff in line with Project requirements and the Rostering agreement.
* Ensure that assigned team members are regularly kept informed of all relevant information (i.e. weekly managers briefs, aircraft status, special information notices etc).
* Work with Aircraft Management Team to progress the layover in line with the project network plan and prioritise with other departments for his or her area.
* Communicate to the Manager shortcomings with regard to the progress on the aircraft and in conjunction with the other Lead Engineers, identify solutions to these shortcomings.
* Assist Team Leaders with blocks that prevent them from completing assigned tasks.
* Work closely with the Manager at the end of the layover to ensure a coordinated and professional finish to the Project.
* Perform Certification and obtain Component Release approval for relevant shop components.
* Ensure All Cost Centre and Project targets set for them are met in a timely manner.
* Continuously review and identify systems and procedures that impede performance and lead process improvements in these areas.
* Ensure Quality, Housekeeping, Health & safety and Tool care for their assigned Team and Area is maintained IAW IQ MOE, this includes the timely closure of CalQRisk, Q&S findings, customer feedback, audits etc.
* Lead Cost Centre and ancillary projects as assigned by the Manager.
* Deputise for the Manager and other Lead Engineers when required.
* Work closely with ABMs to ensure good and controlled commercial control and performance on all shop tasks.
Candidate Requirements
* Must hold S1/P1 STR in at least 1 area and have the ability to hold S1/P1 STR in an additional area.
* Have a high level of skill and knowledge in the area of aircraft maintenance.
* Be customer focused.
* Have a sound knowledge of the key business issues related to aircraft maintenance.
* Be able to lead and motivate people, with good interpersonal skills.
* Previous experience at Team Leader / Lead Engineer level would be an advantage.
* In depth knowledge of Lean processes including 'PPM' process also required.
* Be able to identify and develop individuals and the team.
* Have effective planning, organisational and communication skills.
* Hold good computer skills including ERP applications.
Typical Working Conditions
* Must satisfy and maintain the required medical standard.
* Work is performed at the AAG Hangar in Shannon.
* PPE is provided by AAG, and its use is mandatory in the performance of your work.
* Must satisfy and maintain airport security requirements.
Our Core Values
Salary Scale: G (Vari)
If you feel your skills and experience meet the requirements of this position, we look forward to hearing from you!
Atlantic Aviation Group reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.
As a growing and ambitious organisation, we are always interested in speaking to individuals about their next career move. If this is not the right position for you but you would still like to find out more about working for Atlantic Aviation Group, please contact us.
Equal Opportunities Employer
Atlantic Aviation Group is an equal opportunities employer. The people of Atlantic Aviation Group are the foundation of its success, and we believe that employing a diverse workforce is key to this success.
One of our company values is to provide a people focused environment with a strong sense of community, where individuals feel safe, valued, and engaged. We are committed to accommodating individuals with disabilities through our recruitment process and encourage any candidates to tell us about any adjustment requirements.
Agencies
Atlantic Aviation Group does not accept unsolicited CVs from 3rd party recruitment agencies without a written agreement in place. Atlantic Aviation Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs and no fee will be paid should the candidate be hired by Atlantic Aviation Group.
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