Deputy Continuing Airworthiness Manager

Job Title: Deputy Continuing Airworthiness Manager / ARC Signatory

Reporting to: Continuing Airworthiness Manager

Description:

The Deputy Continuing Airworthiness Manager (CAM) supports the CAMO Post Holder by overseeing Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) duties at Biggin Hill Airport and other sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee continuing airworthiness activities as defined in the Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition (CAME).
• Ensure compliance with Part-CAMO, IOM & OTAR regulations and company procedures.
• Provide support across all CAMO sites, including Liskeard and Boscombe Down.
• Liaise with Operations to support the Air Operator Certificate (AOC).
• Develop and review Aircraft Maintenance Programmes (AMP) and approve variations.
• Conduct airworthiness reviews for ARC recommendation, issuance, or extension.
• Support Certificates of Airworthiness (CoA), Export CoA, and Permit to Fly processes.
• Review and implement actions for Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Service Bulletins (SBs), and modifications.
• Address audit findings and ensure CAMO personnel qualifications remain current.
• Prepare reports to support fleet management for operators.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong understanding of Part CAMO, Part 145, and Safety Management Systems (SMS).
• Experience with Mandatory Occurrence Reporting (MORs) and quality audits.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Aerotrac and related CAMO software.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications:

• Part 66 licensed engineer or aeronautical degree with 5+ years in airworthiness management or 10+ years related experience.
• ARC signatory eligibility.
• DBS and SC clearance eligibility.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with Agusta, Airbus, or Bell fleet documentation.
• Completed Part CAMO/Part 145 and Human Factors training.

Additional Requirements:

• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel as needed.