Aviation Piston Engine Overhaul Technician

Gama Aviation; Oxford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Private Healthcare

Free Car Parking

2 Paid Volunteering Days per year

Investment in Training & Development

Job summary

Gama Aviation in Kennington, United Kingdom, is seeking an Engine Technician with piston aero engine overhaul experience to join our engineering team. You will overhaul and repair piston engine cylinders, perform machining, inspection and assembly to exacting standards in a fast-paced aviation environment.

The successful candidate will bring strong mechanical engineering skills, knowledge of internal combustion engines, and experience with engine restoration.

Qualifications

• Strong general mechanical engineering background in Aviation or Automotive.
• Good working knowledge of internal combustion engines and components.
• Experience in piston engine restoration/refurbishment, aviation or classic cars.
• Background in basic manual machining and fabrication processes.
• Ideally knowledge of CAA regulations for engine/overhaul/repair.

Responsibilities

• Overhaul and repair of piston aero engines cylinders.
• Refurbishment of cylinders.
• Cleaning, blasting, and polishing of cylinder components.
• Cylinder barrel honing and grinding.
• Valve leak testing and inspection.
• Machining of cylinder head and refacing exhaust ports.
• Dimensional inspection using micrometers and tools.
• Gapping piston rings and assembly of valve gear in cylinder head.
• Maintain high quality and safety standards with commercial awareness.
• Work from approved maintenance data including Overhaul manuals and bulletins.
• Accurate completion of stage worksheets and data records.
• Prioritise spares to meet turnaround deadlines.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Aviation/Automotive

Internal combustion engines

Engine restoration

Manual machining

Job description

Gama Aviation in Kennington, United Kingdom, is seeking an Engine Technician with piston aero engine overhaul experience to join our engineering team. You will overhaul and repair piston engine cylinders, perform machining, inspection and assembly to exacting standards in a fast-paced aviation environment.

The successful candidate will bring strong mechanical engineering skills, knowledge of internal combustion engines, and experience with engine restoration.