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Base Maintenance Manager. Bratislava, Slovakia / remote

Job description, responsibilities and duties

We are looking for an experienced professional to lead and coordinate aircraft base maintenance activities. AsBase Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for supervising on-site teams, managing external MRO contractors, and collaborating with OEMs and internal departments to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality maintenance execution.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and direct on-site representatives and maintenance personnel during base maintenance events.
  • Plan and allocate work schedules, tasks, and resources for base maintenance.
  • Ensure all work complies with regulatory, safety, and quality standards.
  • Communicate and coordinate with authorities, aircraft manufacturers, and external parties.
  • Organize and oversee tender procedures and contracts in cooperation with the Legal Department.
  • Coordinate with IOCC and other teams to minimize aircraft downtime and maximize cost efficiency.
  • Plan budgets, monitor costs, and approve final invoices.
  • Identify risks and implement corrective actions to ensure smooth maintenance operations.
  • Support and guide on-site representatives and provide training as needed.

Employee perks, benefits

  • Attractive and dynamic environment of an airline company
  • Providing a laptop and mobile phone
  • Experience your favorite events at the Ondrej Nepela Arena in Bratislava from the comfort of our corporate SKYBOX
  • Take advantage of a financial benefit of €100 per year for cultural activities within our Sky Culture program or use them for health or sports purposes within the Fly Fit program!
  • MultiSport card
  • Birthday day off - we gift you a well-deserved rest on your birthday​

Personality requirements and skills

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in civil aviation.
  • Previous hands-on aircraft maintenance experience, preferably with a heavy maintenance background.
  • Knowledge of EU management system requirements, including safety management and compliance monitoring.
  • Strong decision-making skills and accountability.
  • Ability to implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Proactive, problem-solving mindset with professionalism.
  • Team player capable of collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.

Language skills

English - Advanced (C1)

Other knowledge

Microsoft Word - Skillful
Microsoft Excel - Skillful
OASES - Advanced
AMOS MRO software - Skillful

Driving licence

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Salary: from 7000 € (brutto)
AirExplore is Slovakia’s largest charter airline providing the most flexible, full-service ACMI solutions worldwide. Based at Bratislava Airport, the airline’s fleet consists of 16 aircraft, including 8 x Boeing 737-800 and 8 x Boeing 737-800F. The company offers its clients modern aircraft, experienced crews, skilled maintenance, and comprehensive insurance coverage.