Night Maintenance Team Lead £5000 Sign On (FAR)

Night Maintenance Team Lead £5000 Sign On (FAR)

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

At Gulfstream, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in inspiring and empowering every individual to reach their fullest potential. From workforce development and meaningful connections to a culture of trust, respect, and integrity, we invest in our employees so they can do their best work and achieve success together. Creating and delivering the world's finest aviation experience starts with our people and when our people thrive, so does our mission.

About the Role

Previous aircaft maintenance experience, with qualifications gained through recognised course. Role will be responsible for a team of fitters (mechanical/avionics) and inspector(s). Strong communication skills are necessary to be successful for this role. The Maintenance Team Lead will be communicating with the day shift Service Team Managers to determine priorities for all the maintenance projects in queue.

Shift: 4x4 1900-700

An experienced aviation professional, with a recognized aviation engineering apprenticeship.

Job Description Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and complete tasks in order to meet service/delivery schedules.
• Assist with performance appraisal of team members.
• Assess strengths and weaknesses of team members. Apply strengths for maximum job efficiency and provide guidance and growth opportunities to reinforce developmental areas. Provide diverse learning opportunities.
• Ensure all required components are ordered for timely availability. Send items out for rework/repair as needed. Receive and inspect upon return. Perform engine runs on aircraft as required.
• Maintain a current knowledge of Aircraft Service Changes (ASCs), Customer Bulletins, inspection schedule requirements, vendor information and all other procedures, publications and general knowledge pertaining to aircraft maintenance and servicing.
• Perform required periodic maintenance and necessary servicing of all aircraft mechanical systems. Must demonstrate the ability to consistently perform assigned maintenance tasks within the quoted or standard CMP time.
• Assist in maintaining work schedules and updating of CMP cards. Review work, including forms and records, to ensure compliance with Gulfstream Repair Station procedures and Airworthiness Standards.
• Review daily job charging to ensure accuracy of charges to aircraft.
• Work under the direction of the Service Team Manager to ensure that as a team, all project plan milestones are met.
• Manage the work distribution to the team, define priorities as instructed by the STM, ensure communication with the team and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Additional Functions

• Apply 6S and Lean Initiatives to maintain good housekeeping and safety in all areas to include hangars, break areas, and offices.
• Help develop goals for team members and Support the company at the floor level.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of inspection and heavy maintenance (i.e aircraft component removal and installation, flight control rigging, engine removal, installation, rigging, schedule and unscheduled inspections, and major or minor sheetmetal/structural repairs or alterations).
• Advanced working knowledge of pertinent technical reference materials (maintenance manuals, IPCs and structural repair manuals, service bulletins, Airworthiness Directives, etc.).
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 228910

Category: Maintenance

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: UK Shift Pattern 4x4 1900-700

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 10/31/2025

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically advanced business jet aircraft.

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