Base Maintenance Technical Representative. Riga, Latvia

YOUR NEW EXCITING CHAPTER IN THE WORLD OF AVIATION BEGINS NOW WITH SMARTLYNX AIRLINES!

We are a strong and rapidly growing industry-leading airline looking to expand and welcome new colleagues from all over the world.

Kickstart your career in aviation with ease: most of our positions don't require previous aviation experience. The mentoring and training are on us, and the enthusiasm and passion for aviation are on you!

Join our growing company of more than 530 office employees and 1500 crew members and become a part of a dynamic, diverse & reputable team providing splendid ACMI, charter, and cargo services for top-tier clients worldwide.

Explore our open positions, and don't hesitate to apply - we are excited to have you on the team. Let's reach for the stars together!

To find out more about the company, visit our webpage-https://www.smartlynx.aero/en/careers

WHAT WILL YOU DO

SmartLynx Airlines is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Base Maintenance Technical Representative to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the technical follow-up of maintenance checks, providing onsite support, and ensuring that all maintenance tasks are completed efficiently and to the highest standards. This role involves supervising contracted maintenance providers, attending daily production meetings, and ensuring effective communication between all teams involved.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform the technical follow-up of maintenance checks.
• Provide onsite support at the station where base maintenance is being performed.
• Supervise contracted maintenance providers/suppliers.
• Attend MRO production daily meetings and provide daily reports to the SmartLynx Airlines Technical Team.
• Ensure all tasks are on track to ensure aircraft compliance with planned Turnaround Time (TAT).
• Control costs associated with assigned base maintenance checks.
• Encourage clear communication between all SmartLynx teams and maintenance providers to resolve possible conflicts.
• Ensure agreed Man Hours (MH) and materials are adequate for defect rectification.
• Conduct random documentation and defect rectification quality checks.
• Ensure all findings are clearly recorded and reported.
• Ensure all structural repairs are performed in accordance with the Structural Repair Manual (SRM) or as per the Airbus Instructions Bulletin (AIB).
• Verify that additional man-hours raised are genuinely out of the scope of the check.
• Complete and sign Aircraft Delivery Certificates prepared by the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) organization.
• Update Maintenance Control Center (MCC)/Software Tracking Program (STP) against all remaining open Minimum Equipment List (MEL) items after the check.
• Analyze the outcome of each base maintenance event and propose mitigating actions.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the Base Maintenance Project Coordinator.

LET'S TALK ABOUT YOU

• Part 66 license OR Technical/Engineering degree.
• Extensive knowledge of base maintenance activities and processes.
• Strong people management skills.
• Ability to work under stressful and challenging environments.
• Agile and adaptive to changes.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Fluent in English.
• Flexibility to travel as required.

THIS IS WHY YOU WILL LOVE TO WORK WITH US

• Opportunity to work together with global aviation experts;
• International, friendly, modern, and comfortable work environment;
• For professional and personal development opportunities, join our Talent Academy, Leaders Club, or other development incentives;
• Corporate and social events.