Repairs Controller – Aircraft Component Repair Management

About the role

The Repairs Controller will plan and organise end‑to‑end processes for aircraft component repair and vendor management, ensuring timely and cost‑effective support for aircraft maintenance. The role combines in‑house repair oversight with external vendor coordination to optimise the supply chain.

Key responsibilities

• Review, assess and act on repair quotations in line with contracts and Product Support Agreements.
• Automate and improve existing repair processes using system tools.
• Manage the flow of unserviceable components to external repair stations and oversee in‑house repair capability.
• Monitor repair costs, challenge vendor quotations and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal workshops, maintenance planning, procurement and technical services.
• Organise shipping and logistics for aircraft parts, engines and APU to suppliers.
• Establish KPIs, performance review structures and daily reporting for repair activities.
• Develop team training and skill‑building for repair personnel.

Required profile

• Degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering, LAME or a Technical Diploma.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills.
• Extensive knowledge of supplier performance management and aircraft component repair processes.

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office suite

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead a critical function within an aviation maintenance environment.
• Exposure to both in‑house and external repair operations.
• Professional development through process optimisation projects.