Aviation Engine Technician: Piston Aero Overhaul Expert

Gama Aviation; Kennington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Income protection

Travel insurance

Private healthcare

Free car parking

Volunteering days

Training and professional development

Job summary

Gama Aviation in Kennington, Oxford is seeking an Engine Technician to join the engineering team. This role focuses on overhaul and repair of piston aero engine cylinders with opportunities to develop skills in aviation maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have extensive mechanical engineering experience in aviation or automotive sectors and will work a structured Mon-Fri schedule, with competitive benefits and long-term career progression at a respected, globally operating company.

Qualifications

• Strong general mechanical engineering background, either in Aviation or Automotive discipline.
• Good working knowledge of internal combustion engines and associated components.
• Previous experience in piston engine restoration/refurbishment.
• Background experience in basic manual machining and fabrication processes.
• Ideally has a working knowledge of CAA regulations which applies to engine & component overhaul/repair

Responsibilities

• Overhaul and repair piston aero engines cylinders, including refurbishment of cylinders.
• Cleaning/blasting/polishing of cylinder components; cylinder barrel honing/grinding.
• Valve guide replacement/reaming, seat grinding/valve lapping; valve leak test.
• General machining of cylinder head and refacing exhaust ports.
• Dimensional inspection using micrometers; gapping piston rings; assembly of valve gear components.
• Maintain high standards of quality and safety with commercial awareness.
• Work from approved maintenance data including Overhaul manuals and service bulletins.
• Prioritise requisitioning of spares to meet turnaround deadlines.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Aviation experience

Automotive experience

Internal combustion engines

Machining background

Job description

Gama Aviation in Kennington, Oxford is seeking an Engine Technician to join the engineering team. This role focuses on overhaul and repair of piston aero engine cylinders with opportunities to develop skills in aviation maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have extensive mechanical engineering experience in aviation or automotive sectors and will work a structured Mon-Fri schedule, with competitive benefits and long-term career progression at a respected, globally operating company.