Workshop Team Leader

I am recruiting on behalf of my client for an experienced Workshop Team Leader / Workflow Specialist to oversee the daily operations of an Aircraft Wheels and Brakes workshop. This position combines hands-on technical leadership with production scheduling, workflow optimisation and responsibility for maintaining high standards of aviation regulatory compliance.

The successful Workshop Team Leader / Workflow Specialist will lead a team of technicians while coordinating the movement of components through the workshop, with a strong focus on reducing turnaround times, maximising output and ensuring work is completed safely and in accordance with the relevant aviation standards.

As the Workshop Team Leader / Workflow Specialist, your responsibilities will include:

• Planning daily and weekly workshop activities based on incoming asset backlogs and customer priorities.
• Monitoring components through cleaning, NDT, machining, inspection and final assembly.
• Identifying and resolving workflow bottlenecks to improve component turnaround times.
• Driving workshop KPIs with a focus on TAT reduction and increased output.
• Coordinating with stores to ensure parts, repair kits and consumables are available ahead of production.
• Leading, motivating, challenging and allocating work to mechanics, inspectors and support staff.
• Maintaining strong EHS and 5S standards throughout the workshop.
• Identifying skills gaps, coordinating technical training and signing off technician competency matrices.
• Ensuring digital and paper maintenance release tags, teardown reports and logbooks are completed accurately.
• Ensuring work is carried out in accordance with current Component Maintenance Manuals and applicable airworthiness directives.
• Overseeing the tracking and calibration of specialist tooling, torque wrenches and inflation cages.
• Supporting internal quality teams and external aviation authorities during workshop audits and inspections.

For this Workshop Team Leader / Workflow Specialist position, I am looking for candidates who ideally have:

• 3–5 years’ experience within an aviation MRO environment, specifically involving aircraft wheels, brakes or landing gear components.
• 1–2 years’ experience within a Team Leader, Supervisor or Production Planning position.
• Strong working knowledge of EASA Part 145, FAA Part 145 or local CAA regulatory frameworks.
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement principles within a workshop environment.
• Experience using aviation ERP/MRO systems such as Quantum, AMOS or SAP.
• Competence using Microsoft Excel.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to reallocate resources effectively when dealing with parts delays or staffing shortages.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly around aviation safety, quality and documentation.
• The ability to work effectively within a manual workshop environment, including lifting components and standing for extended periods.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Workshop Team Leader / Workflow Specialist who understands the demands of an aviation MRO environment and can balance people leadership with effective production planning and regulatory compliance.
If you have experience within aircraft wheels, brakes or landing gear and are looking for your next Workshop Team Leader / Workflow Specialist opportunity, I would be keen to hear from you.
Please contact me to discuss the position in further detail.
Ian Broadhurst
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