Base Support and Repairs Engineer

Part 145 Base Maintenance Support Engineer is a function  within our airline organisation responsible for Engineering Technical Support on multiple lines of heavy maintenance for both H61, Luton and H40, Brussels base maintenance with solutions to tasks/defects that are beyond the scope of those in published data manuals. Review manufacturers, internal company, and regulatory recommendations / requirements to ensure that aircraft and completed tasks are compliant with regulations and perform to their optimum.

The Part 145 Base Maintenance Support Engineer function operates as a multi-disciplinary team of experts driving efficiency and innovation.

 

ABOUT THE JOB

 

As a Part 145 Base Support and Safety Engineer you will be responsible for:

• Provide advanced technical support for structures, systems, and engine defects exceeding manufacturers’ manuals.
• Collaborate with OEMs and internal departments to secure agreements for proposed solutions.
• Offer guidance and assistance to Part 145 maintenance staff, including structural repairs and AD/SB assessments.
• Compile man-hours and data packages for maintenance checks on TUI fleet aircraft.
• Evaluate technical instructions, enhance service bulletin/modification implementation, and attend daily hangar meetings.
• Record and recommend modifications to reduce persistent aircraft system defects, consult on deviations, and represent TUI Airways in industry meetings.
• Develop internal repair schemes, conduct audits, and provide technical support during maintenance inputs.
• Prepare reports to support airline claims following aircraft damage.

 

ABOUT YOU

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an Airline Maintenance environment
• Proven record and knowledge of aircraft structures and systems relevant to the aircraft types operated by the TUI Group Airlines.
• Ability to find airframe, system and engine AMM, CMM, IPC, SRM, WDM and other manuals or OEM drawings for maintenance support.
• Have a good knowledge of NAA, Part M and Part 145 regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of Human Factors
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Working knowledge of company’s engineering IT systems, Adobe, and drawing software packages.

ABOUT OUR OFFER

 

Working at TUI has many advantages – here are some of the highlights: 

• Fantastic holiday benefits including discounts
• Online wellbeing and learning support
• Fun and dynamic work culture
• We will provide support with work permit sponsorship and relocation.
• We offer you a long-term (permanent) contract