Check Management Support Engineer (CSME)

Based in Cambridgeshire, UK, Argo Aviation International is part of a network of global offices supplying temporary and permanent recruitment solutions, EASA/FAA and CAA Part 145 services to many of the major aviation airlines, defence companies and maintenance companies worldwide.

The Client:

Our client operates throughout state-of-the-art aircraft hangars, interior modification facilities and over 40 line maintenance stations worldwide. Their facilities and expert personnel drive their commitment to providing comprehensive aircraft maintenance, engineering, and modification solutions to the global aviation industry.

Role Information – CHECK MANAGEMENT SUPPORT ENGINEER CSME (CSME)

Title: Check Management Support Engineer (CSME)

Location: Manchester

Salary: £££ Competitive

Shift Pattern & Working Hours: Monday to Friday from 15:00 to 23:30.

Company Benefits include:

1. 25 days’ annual leave entitlement + bank holidays
2. 4x Life assurance
3. 4% Employer pension contribution
4. Sick pay
5. Service awards from 2 years
6. Relocation allowance considered if required

Summary of duties – Check Management Support Engineer (CSME):

As a CMSE, you will collaborate with Check Managers, Commercial, and Materials Coordinators to ensure effective aircraft delivery within agreed timelines. This role will be part of shift two at MAN, working Monday to Friday from 15:00 to 23:30.

In order to be successful in the role of Check Management Support Engineer (CSME) you will need to demonstrate the following skills:

1. Liaise with customers to agree on over and above (O&A) tasks, ensuring sign-off before work commences.
2. Discuss and highlight any O&A queries with Commercial.
3. Monitor booking reports to identify potential overruns or booking errors affecting O&A’s.
4. Create, maintain, and send Task Card over-runs and O&A sheets for review.
5. Monitor check budgets at the task card level and highlight overruns to managers and technicians.
6. Assist the Check Manager in delivering aircraft maintenance in line with the agreed plan.
7. Update the Daily Status and Customer Status Report accurately.
8. Create and send daily reports to customers showing open/closed cards at the task level.
9. Coordinate contracted and sub-contracted activities to maintain project timelines.
10. Liaise with third-party working parties to ensure POs and work are carried out.
11. Raise additional cards added to the work pack.
12. Participate in daily progress meetings with the CM and customer.
13. Ensure problems are dealt with promptly to minimize disruption.

Skills and Abilities

1. Indentured apprenticeship or equivalent in aviation engineering or similar mechanical engineering field.
2. Ability to work in a dynamic environment and be flexible to meet changing requirements.
3. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
4. Commercial awareness.
5. Full UK Driving license essential.
6. Reporting in line with agreed business needs.
7. Knowledge of MS Office applications, especially Excel.

Role-Based Requirements

1. Reports to the Base Maintenance Manager (BMM).
2. Working hours as required by business needs, with flexibility.
3. Data accuracy is paramount.
4. Ability to move between projects as needed.
5. Leave applications approved by the BMM in line with company policy.

Right to live and work in the UK is essential for this position.

Requirements for the role: Training Certificates, Updated CV (preferably in Word format). You must hold the Right to Work/Settled Status in the UK – proof is required as part of our shortlisting process.

If you believe that this is the role for you and you have the necessary skills and attributes for the Check Management Support Engineer (CSME), please apply today or contact Argo Aviation directly to discuss the opportunity with one of our experienced Consultants. If you are aware of any Check Management Support Engineer (CSME) who may be interested in this opportunity, please share and ask them to reach out.

Please note that due to the high level of applicants we will only be contacting shortlisted candidates regarding this role.

Argo Aviation International is acting as an Employment Agency for this Permanent vacancy.

Argo Aviation International is committed to equal opportunities for all and will not discriminate based on an individual's sex, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We are an inclusive employer and should you require any reasonable adjustments in order to complete any aspect of the recruitment process, please contact us.