Aviation Surveyor

Halliwell; Paris; Hybride; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading global insurance services provider in France is seeking an Aviation Surveyor with an engineering background for handling Aviation Hull and Liability claims. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in engineering, fluency in both English and French, and practical experience in aircraft maintenance. Key responsibilities include loss survey work, project management, and customer support. This role offers on-job training and opportunities to develop within a dynamic surveyor network.

Qualifications

• Must possess practical experience in repair, maintenance, estimation or technical evaluation on various aircraft.
• Ability to prepare concise assessments and reports for technical and non-technical readers.
• Team player with proven teamwork ethics.

Responsabilités

• Perform loss survey work and technical appraisals on behalf of insurers.
• Manage project files and respond to instructions in a timely manner.
• Develop awareness of market and competitor activities.

Connaissances

Talented and motivated Graduate Engineers or Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Fluency in English and French

Strong technical knowledge

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Flexibility and willingness to travel

Formation

Graduate degree or Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Outils

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Description du poste

Overview

Established in 1932, McLarens is a premier independent global insurance services provider with a widespread global presence. Specialising in complex, commercial, and niche markets, the company offers comprehensive loss adjusting, claims, and risk management services, along with forensic technical services, auditing, and pre-risk surveying. McLarens' extensive global network allows for consistent service delivery to clients globally, while also providing localized expertise and responsive support. Our seasoned adjusters boast an average of over 20 years of experience, catering to various industries with expertise in Property, Casualty, Crisis Management, Natural Resources, Construction & Engineering, Agriculture, Aviation, Forensic Accounting, Investigation, Marine, FAJ & Specie, Global TPA Services, and Environmental consulting services.

The professionals at McLarens live by a set of shared values that guide their actions and behaviors:

• EXCELLENCE – We aim for nothing less than the highest standards in everything we do.
• TEAMWORK – We work best when we work together with clients, colleagues, and suppliers alike.
• RESPECT – We are trusted to keep our promises, act with integrity, and treat people the right way.
• KNOWLEDGE – We know our market better than anyone, but still, we never stop developing.
• THOUGHT LEADERSHIP – We use inspired thinking and pioneering solutions to stay ahead in an ever-changing market.
• ACCOUNTABILITY – We move with urgency to deliver on our commitments and drive for results, even amid ambiguity.

Purpose

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented qualified engineer with a maintenance, technical services and / or customer support engineering background. Ideally the candidate will have a Pilot licence - fixed or rotary wing aircraft, or experience covering Airlines to General Aviation or OEM. We are looking for someone seeking to enhance their career by joining the field of Aviation Claims Adjusting.

Role and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director for France, the Aviation Surveyor will be responsible for Aviation Hull and Liability claims which involves interacting with aircraft operators, repair organisations, international Insurers, Reinsurers, Brokers and Law firms. The position involves a wide variety of project management assignments and diverse field work ranging from aircraft recovery to the handling of major accidents and liaison with authorities, manufacturers and accident investigators. Customer support is key and looking after our Clients’ interests is our primary concern.

The Aviation Surveyor will assess not only the cause of a loss but also the repair methods and costs and supervise the salvage sales when required. Issuing accident reporting to Insurers and other desktop activities, will be carried out in accordance with company procedures and with full use of the McLarens One claims management system.

The recruit will benefit from on-job training and receive support from their peers and manager in order to develop the skills necessary for this interesting and challenging role enabling them to join a dynamic surveyor network of 80 aviation experts.

Key Accountabilities

Operations

• Performing loss survey work, technical appraisals and reporting on behalf of insurers and interested parties, undertaking consultancy tasks as required
• Effectively managing project files and work in progress with timely responses to instructions and enquiries
• Close liaison with clients and colleagues worldwide regarding claims handling
• Ensuring activities meet and integrate with organisational requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, environmental policies and general duty of care

Business Development

• Developing awareness of market and competitor activities and provide relevant reports and information
• Identifying and contributing to new business development opportunities
• Forging strong partnerships with key accounts and ensuring account retention
• Carrying out PR activities with the Insurance Market
• Successful handling of claims and reporting, to agreed quality standard
• Compliance with financial, legal and administrative requirements
• Development of market and competitor awareness
• Contribution to the team.

Experience and Qualifications

Essential :

• Talented and motivated Graduate Engineers or Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with practical experience in the areas of repair, maintenance, estimation and / or technical evaluation on a variety of aircraft. Latest modern aircraft technology knowledge and practical experience
• Fluency in English and French
• The ability to prepare concise and accurate assessments and comprehensive, well-structured reports for technical and non-technical readers
• Analytical, reasoned and methodical approach with strong technical knowledge
• Team player with team ethics and a proven teamwork ethos
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to enable development of working relationships with clients and colleagues
• Flexibility and willingness to travel at short notice
• Computer literacy with a practical understanding of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Desirable :

• Pilot licence
• Overseas experience
• Additional language skills would be advantageous

Our Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.