Flight Training Fleet Manager

We are looking for a Fleet Manager to oversee the availability, utilisation and operational performance of our ATO aircraft fleet, with additional responsibility for our Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs). Working closely with Flight Operations, Engineering, Continuing Airworthiness and Safety, the role will focus on maximising aircraft availability, reducing downtime and supporting the safe and efficient delivery of flight training.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitor aircraft availability, utilisation, flying hours and technical downtime.
• Coordinate aircraft maintenance, defects and planned downtime with Engineering and Continuing Airworthiness.
• Identify repeat defects and opportunities to improve fleet reliability and utilisation.
• Manage aviation databases, fleet reporting and aircraft flight-data retrieval.
• Manage fleet consumables, ensuring appropriate stock levels, availability and cost control to support daily flying operations.
• Oversee aircraft ancillary equipment including PLBs, lifejackets and collision avoidance equipment.
• Manage FSTD availability, serviceability, compliance and recurrent evaluations.
• Coordinate FSTD maintenance, defects and upgrades and train users on device operation.
• Support safety investigations, risk assessments and corrective actions.
• Coordinate responses to relevant internal and regulatory audit findings.
• Monitor fuel efficiency and support operational and fuel planning.
• Support digital and marketing activity relating to the aircraft fleet and FSTDs.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Scone PH2 6PL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• aviation : 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person