Lead Aircraft Mechanic – Sheet Metal & Cabin

About the role

We are seeking three Lead Aircraft Mechanics to join an established aviation maintenance operation in Darlington. The role combines hands‑on aircraft maintenance with leadership responsibilities, guiding engineers and technicians on shift.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support aircraft maintenance activities on shift.
• Perform hands‑on maintenance, inspection, repair and modification work.
• Provide technical guidance and support to mechanics and technicians.
• Allocate and coordinate maintenance tasks as required.
• Ensure work complies with approved maintenance data and company procedures.
• Support fault finding, defect rectification and troubleshooting.
• Monitor quality and progress of maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Promote a strong safety and compliance culture.
• Liaise with engineering, production and management teams.

Required profile

• Strong aircraft maintenance background.
• Relevant experience in either aircraft structures/sheet metal or cabin maintenance.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring mechanics is highly desirable.

Required skills

• Aircraft structural repair and modification.
• Sheet metal fabrication, drilling, riveting and fastening.
• Reading and interpreting aircraft drawings and technical data.
• Cabin interior maintenance – seats, panels, galleys and lavatories.
• Fault finding, defect rectification and troubleshooting.
• Maintenance documentation and record keeping.
• Safety and regulatory compliance.

What we offer

• Competitive salary up to £54,000 per annum.
• Shift pattern 5,5,4.
• Three available positions within a reputable aviation maintenance team.