Aviation Engine Workshop Engineer

Draken; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with company match (up to 12%)

Bonus incentives

Discounted PMI

Electric car scheme

Tech vouchers

Wellbeing programmes

Job summary

Draken is recruiting an Approved Workshop Engineer - Engines to join our Engineering team in the UK. You will support maintenance, repair, inspection and testing of aircraft engines in a highly regulated aviation environment.

Reporting to the Engine Workshop Team Leader, you will ensure compliance with safety, quality and regulatory standards while delivering tasks on time and to a high standard.

Qualifications

• Engineering apprenticeship trained, ideally within aviation.
• Formal mechanical engineering qualification, preferably BTEC Level 3 or higher.
• Minimum three years' experience within an aviation engineering or similar environment.
• Experience in engine, gas turbine, production, maintenance or workshop settings.
• Understanding of aircraft maintenance regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work with precision measuring equipment and tight tolerances.
• Strong technical English communication, both written and verbal.
• Capable of obtaining and maintaining security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out engine maintenance per manufacturer and company procedures.
• Perform strip, clean, inspect, build and test on aircraft engines.
• Investigate, diagnose and repair engine faults.
• Certify maintenance tasks within authorisation scope.
• Provide on-wing engine support at base and detached locations.
• Maintain accurate engine maintenance records and work packs.
• Ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Support audits, inspections and quality assurance activities.
• Promote safety culture and incident reporting.
• Develop and grow the Engine Workshop team.

Skills

Engineering apprenticeship

Strong English communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

IT literacy (MS Office)

Education

Mechanical engineering qualification (BTEC Level 3+ or higher)

Aviation engineering background

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Draken is recruiting an Approved Workshop Engineer - Engines to join our Engineering team in the UK. You will support maintenance, repair, inspection and testing of aircraft engines in a highly regulated aviation environment.

Reporting to the Engine Workshop Team Leader, you will ensure compliance with safety, quality and regulatory standards while delivering tasks on time and to a high standard.