Aircraft Mechanic

Aviation Jobsearch; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company based at Bournemouth Airport is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic to join their dynamic Engineering Team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in the aviation sector and relevant trade qualifications. This role offers a great work-life balance with a unique 5-5-4 shift pattern and additional benefits including private healthcare and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Great Work-Life Balance

Competitive Group Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Travel Insurance

Private Healthcare

Free Car Parking

Paid Volunteering Days

Investment in Training and Qualifications

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of recent experience in a business jet or General Aviation environment.
• Completed a relevant technical apprenticeship and/or trade qualifications.
• Demonstrated high level of skill across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, repairs, and modifications of aircraft.
• Record details of tasks completed accurately.
• Support the maintenance and cleanliness of the facility.

Skills

Experience in Base or Line Support

Mechanical skills

Structural tasks

Power-plant tasks

Education

City and Guilds or diploma in aircraft engineering

Job description

Position: Aircraft Mechanic

Location: Bournemouth Airport, Dorset, England

Working Hours: 5‑5‑4 Shift Pattern, 12 Hour Shifts

Gama Aviation is a highly reputable Business Aviation company serving both fixed‑wing and rotary aircraft. We have recently become an Authorized Service Centre of Embraer and continue to expand with exciting contracts. The Aircraft Mechanic will join our dynamic Engineering Team at our modern base facility in Bournemouth.

About Us

Gama Aviation operates across the UK, the US, the Middle East, and Hong Kong, offering career growth, travel opportunities, and personal development in a fast‑paced service industry.

Main Responsibilities

• Carry out assigned maintenance, repairs, and modifications of aircraft and associated systems as allocated.
• Clearly record on worksheets details of the tasks completed, accurately reflecting the work performed with time booking.
• When not assigned to an aircraft, fully utilise available time productively to support the maintenance and cleanliness of the facility, and pursue personal development for career growth.
• Comply with all procedures detailed within the GAEL Maintenance Organisation Exposition.
• Comply with all company health and safety policies, procedures and COSHH requirements.
• Comply with all procedures listed in the current Staff Company Handbook.
• Perform any other duties commensurate with the position.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience Required

• At least 2 years of recent experience working in a Base or Line Support 145 organisation in a business jet or General Aviation environment.
• Completed a City and Guilds or diploma equivalent in aircraft engineering or relevant technical apprenticeship and/or trade qualifications.
• Demonstrated high level of skill across multiple disciplines, such as mechanical, structural, and power‑plant tasks.

Benefits

• Great Work‑Life Balance with a 5‑5‑4 Shift Pattern.
• Competitive Group Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance *.
• Income Protection *.
• Travel Insurance *.
• Private Healthcare (after successful passing of probation) *.
• Free Car Parking.
• 2 Paid Volunteering Days each calendar year (subject to line manager approval).
• Investment in Training, Qualifications and Professional Development (subject to insurance underwriting).

Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 20 working days then your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.