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Location: Hybrid – minimum of one week per month in Derby with the team

Reporting to: Managing Director

Our vision at TGIS Aviation is to be the most trusted and go-to specialist engine technical service partner for Airlines & Aircraft Leasing Companies, and to set the standard for engine technical services in the aviation industry. We’re looking for an ambitious and dynamic individual with senior-level Powerplant and CAMO experience to lead and evolve our technical services function.

This role requires an aviation specialist who will be responsible for developing and growing our technical team and ensuring we uphold our commitment to delivering a quality service and always going above and beyond for our customers. The successful candidate will have a direct impact on our company’s growth, reputation and influence in the specialist engine management space.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership
• Ensure the technical team delivers consistently high standards of work across all customer projects and accounts.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, systems, quality and output.
• Embed clear technical standards and maintain accountability for delivery quality, safety and compliance.
• Own and manage risk across technical delivery, ensuring issues are escalated early and resolved decisively.
• Commercial & Client Engagement
• Support the commercial team to accurately scope and price projects.
• Ensure technical delivery contributes to client success.
• Help communicate TGIS’ technical value to our airline and lessor clients, particularly during commercial discussions and project reviews.
• Team Development & Line Management
• Lead, coach and mentor the technical team, setting clear goals and supporting career development.
• Conduct structured monthly 1-2-1s and annual reviews, keeping performance aligned with business priorities.
• Create a positive, high-performance environment where the team feels trusted, supported and challenged to grow.
• Regulatory & Strategic Responsibility
• Develop and maintain a strong relationship with the CAA to protect and build our CAMO status.
• Ensure TGIS continuously meets all CAMO regulatory requirements.
• Monitor regulatory changes (e.g. CAA, EASA) and ensure the business is prepared and responsive.
• Identify opportunities to lead the industry in powerplant CAMO services for airlines and lessors.
• Business & Leadership Contribution
• Work closely with the Managing Director and Founder to implement the vision and strategy of the business.
• Hold peers (and be held) accountable for delivering shared goals and high standards.
• Contribute to board-level decisions with technical, operational and commercial insight.
• Actively model TGIS values: quality, integrity, reliability, flexibility, influence, agility and proactivity.
  
  

• Technical output meets agreed standards and timelines.
• Team performance improves year-on-year across capability, quality and ownership.
• CAMO compliance maintained and standards exceeded.
• TGIS recognised by major clients as their trusted technical partner for Powerplant and Engine support and advice.
  
  

• Senior-level background in AeroEngine Fleet Management / Asset Management.
• Meet the requirements to be a CAA nominated CAMO Post Holder.
• Airline and lessor or OEM experience.
• Deep commercial aircraft powerplant technical and commercial knowledge.
• Specific experience managing Engine Shop Visits, Contract Negotiation and Lease Reviews.
• Proven ability to lead teams and influence across functions.
• Comfortable balancing commercial, operational and regulatory demands.
  
  

• Licensed EASA/UK B1 Engineer or former licensed Engineer,
  
  

• Leads with clarity and intent, bringing energy and purpose to technical challenges.
• Communicates transparently and proactively, especially when navigating complexity or uncertainty.
• Takes ownership, with a bias for action and accountability across teams and deliverables.
• Raises the bar, setting high expectations and helping others to meet them.
• Thinks commercially, balancing technical depth with business context.
• Challenges constructively, engaging peers and leadership with courage and credibility.
• Acts with integrity, modelling the standards we hold across the business and to our clients.
  
  

• Real influence on how the business and industry evolves.
• The chance to lead in a commercially intelligent, values-driven environment.
• A focus on quality and impact, not bureaucracy or box-ticking.
• Long-term career development.
• A team that values independence, honesty and getting the job done right.