B1.2 Licenced Aircraft Engineer (UK CAA)

Company Website; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private health insurance with family

Life assurance 3x salary

On-site parking

Training facilities access

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Skyborne Airline Academy in Gloucestershire is actively seeking a Licenced Aircraft Engineer to join our Maintenance team. The successful candidate will maintain Diamond DA42 aircrafts to the highest safety and airworthiness standards, ensuring efficient, compliant operations.

The role may involve travel to Bournemouth or other Skyborne bases; a fleet vehicle is provided for such duties. You will lead maintenance activities and uphold Skyborne’s safety-focused ethos while supporting ongoing

Qualifications

• Hold a valid UK CAA Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence with B1.2 full Group 3 rating or B3 with piston-engine qualification.
• Practical maintenance experience on Diamond DA42 or similar twin-engine aircraft.
• DA42 training or willingness to undertake familiarisation/training.
• Competence in scheduled/unscheduled maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Experience using approved maintenance data and related manuals.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled fleet maintenance on DA42 aircraft.
• Identify and rectify defects; provide AOG support when required.
• Oversee maintenance by Fleet Technicians and certify work performed.
• Ensure Health & Safety and regulatory standards are met at all times.
• Support flight operations by aligning works with the maintenance schedule.

Skills

Maintenance

AOG support

Health & Safety

Regulatory compliance

Technical judgment

Education

CAA Part-66 Licence (B1.2 or B3)

Job description

More Information

Skyborne Airline Academy are recruiting for a Licenced Aircraft Engineer to join the Maintenance department at our Gloucestershire base. The Licenced Aircraft Engineer is primarily responsible for ensuring all Diamond DA42 Aircrafts are maintained in the safest, most efficient and fully compliant manner.

Due to the expansion of the department, this new and exciting role will involve the use of a highly developed skill set to maintain the aircraft in the fleet providing exceptional service standards reflecting the Skyborne ethos. A dynamic and progressive role, the will be adaptable and positive in an evolving Maintenance Department.

There may be a requirement to travel to our Bournemouth base or any location where Skyborne aircrafts may be displaced. You will have access to our fleet vehicle for situations such as this.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled maintenance on fleet aircraft.
• Conduct defect identification and rectification plus AOG support as required.
• Overseeing and certifying maintenance carried out by Fleet Support Technicians.
• Ensuring Health & Safety and regulatory standards are met within the maintenance environment at all times.
• Support the operational flying programme in carrying out works in line with fleet maintenance schedule to ensure minimal aircraft down time.
• Support the compliance with regulatory responsibilities of UKCAA as per the approved Exposition.
• Ensure the maintenance quality is accomplished to the highest standards of airworthiness considering principles of human factors.
• Produce accurate maintenance records for work carried out.
• Support of ongoing hangar cleanliness and organisation to ensure safe and effective working environment.
• Support the operation with aircraft handling and stand placement, refuelling and aircraft valet and detailing.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid UK CAA Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence with one of the following; either a Category B1.2 with a full Group 3 rating and no limitation excluding composite-structure aeroplanes OR a Category B3,endorsed for piston-engine, non-pressurised aeroplanes of 2,000 kg MTOM and below, with no limitation excluding composite-structure aeroplanes (essential).
• Practical maintenance experience on Diamond DA42 aircraft or comparable twin-engine, piston-powered, composite aeroplanes.
• Completed DA42 aircraft, engine and systems training, or demonstrate equivalent documented knowledge and experience. Applicants without DA42-specific training must be willing to complete the required familiarisation, differences or competency training.
• Demonstrate competence in scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, defect diagnosis, troubleshooting, component replacement and operational testing.
• Have extensive experience using and interpreting approved maintenance data, including Aircraft Maintenance Manuals, Illustrated Parts Catalogues, Wiring Diagram Manuals, Structural Repair Manuals maintenance programmes and work instructions; and Component maintenance documentation.
• Understand the assessment and application of Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, mandatory requirements and other continuing-airworthiness information.
• Be adaptable and willing to respond positively to changes in aircraft availability, maintenance priorities, technical information and operational requirements.
• Demonstrate sound technical judgement and recognise when defects, maintenance findings or technical decisions require escalation.

Benefits

• £60,000-£70,000 per annum (depending on experience).
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays.
• Additional annual leave purchase scheme.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• 5% employer pension contribution.
• Private health insurance with discounted family plans.
• Life assurance scheme of 3x your annual salary.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Free mortgage advice.
• Free on-site parking.
• Rewards and recognition scheme.
• Access to state-of-the-art training facilities and resources.
• Free barista style coffee.

About Us

We are Skyborne, an industry-leading aviation training academy with a mission to Build Better Pilots. As a growing business, we’ve invested in state-of-the-art training facilities in both the UK and U.S., as well as cutting-edge resources to deliver the very best in airline-focussed pilot training. We are proud to operate three state-of-the-art training facilities. Alongside our UK head office at Gloucestershire Airport, we operate from two major training locations - Vero Beach, Florida, and Bournemouth International Airport in the UK. Every role at Skyborne plays a vital role in guiding our trainees from the classroom to the flight deck, with our graduates going on to fly for leading airlines.

We set ourselves the highest standards and believe that work should be both satisfying and fun. At the core of Skyborne is a culture shaped by our values and pillars:

Creativity

We champion creativity in everything we do. We think differently and we aren’t afraid to ask questions. Innovation drives us forward and we’re always looking for smarter, more effective ways to improve how we operate.

Humanity

We foster a supportive, team-focussed environment where our staff and students feel empowered, valued and heard. We respect every individual and believe that recognition, inclusion and collaboration are essential.

Quality

Safety, expertise and professionalism are at the heart of what we do here at Skyborne. Trusted by our students and airline partners alike, we hold ourselves to the highest standards and we don’t settle for anything less.

We’re a people-first company and a motivated, passionate team who take pride in giving our trainees the strongest start to our aviation careers.

Our carefully selected team of professionals are committed to shaping the next generation of pilots. We partner with an extensive list of major global airlines, including British Airways, SkyWest, DHL, Jet2.com and easyJet. Whether aviation has always been on your radar or you’re discovering it for the first time, we’d love to hear from you!