Station Manager
London, Gatwick - with some occasional travel
Full-time

About the Role
We are seeking a Station Manager to lead on-site operations delivering specialist aviation services across Europe.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you will take full responsibility for your station, covering people, safety, equipment, and service delivery. You will ensure operations are carried out safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards, while driving team performance and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management

Lead, motivate, and develop station personnel
Ensure appropriate staffing levels, training, and competency coverage
Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback
Foster a strong, inclusive, and accountable team culture

Health, Safety & Compliance

Promote and maintain a safety-first culture
Ensure compliance with EHS regulations, aviation requirements, and company standards
Manage incident reporting and follow-up
Support audit preparation and ensure audit readiness at all times

Equipment & Asset Management

Ensure equipment is maintained and fully operational
Oversee planned maintenance and on-site repairs
Support troubleshooting and reliability improvements

Operational Performance & Customer Delivery

Deliver services on time and to a high standard
Minimise delays and cancellations through effective planning
Act as the primary point of contact for customers at station level
Maintain a professional and customer-focused service approach

Performance & Cost Control

Manage local facilities and operating expenditure
Monitor KPIs including safety, service delivery, and equipment availability
Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency

About You

Experience in operations or station management (aviation, engineering, or a regulated environment)
Proven people leadership and team management capability
Strong understanding of health & safety, quality, and compliance
Experience managing performance, costs, and assets
Strong communication skills and a customer-focused mindset
Comfortable in a hands-on, fast-paced operational role

Working Environment

Station-based with regular on-site and field activity
Hands-on involvement in daily operations
Flexibility required (early starts, shifts, occasional weekends)
Travel within the UK and Europe may be required

Apply
If you're a driven operational leader who thrives in a hands-on environment and is passionate about safety, performance, and people, we'd love to hear from you.

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