B1/2 Licensed Engineer

Gama Aviation LLC; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Business Aviation is seeking talented B1 and B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineers to join their dynamic Engineering Team in Bournemouth. This role offers the chance to work on both fixed wing and rotary aircraft, ensuring impeccable service for high-profile clients. With a focus on professional development, the company provides training and type courses to enhance your skills. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous welcome bonus, and excellent benefits including a great work-life balance with a unique shift pattern. If you're ready to take your career to new heights, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous Welcome Bonus

Relocation Support

Competitive Group Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Travel Insurance

Private Healthcare

Free Car Parking

Paid Volunteering Days

Investment in Training

Qualifications

• Must hold a UK CAA/EASA Part 66 B1 or B2 Licence.
• Previous aircraft base maintenance experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support a fleet of aircraft in an operational environment.
• Work flexibly as part of a team delivering impeccable service.

Skills

UK CAA Part 66 Licence Category B1

UK CAA Part 66 Licence Category B2

Aircraft base maintenance experience

Servicing, inspection, repair and modifications

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Leadership skills

Full UK Driving licence

Job description

Position: B1/2 Licensed Engineer
Location: Bournemouth
Working Hours: 5-5-4 Shift Pattern, 7am-7pm

Generous Welcome Bonus and Relocation Support

• Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits!
• Great Work-Life Balance with a 5-5-4 Shift Pattern!
• Type Rating Training included for the right individuals!
• Opportunities for professional development!

Gama Aviation is a reputable Business Aviation company, working on both fixed wing and rotary aircraft. We are continuing to grow and expand, with exciting contracts being secured; we have recently been selected to be an Authorized Service Centre by Embraer, who set a high bar to become part of their global network.

In light of this fantastic news, we are seeking talented B1 and B2 Licenced Aircraft Engineers to join our dynamic and progressive Engineering Team at our modern base facility in Bournemouth. This opportunity is to support a fleet of aircraft through a dedicated workforce understanding the need to deliver impeccable service in an active operational environment for our high-profile clients.

As part of this role, you must be prepared to work flexibly as part of a team and as an integral part of the Gama Aviation Engineering Group, possessing strong communication, organisation and leadership skills. To be considered for this position you will hold a UK CAA/EASA Part 66 B1 or B2 Licence, preferably with one of the following type ratings:

• Bombardier Challenger CL-600-2A12/-2B16 (601, 604, 605)
• Bombardier Global / Global Express BD-700-1A10/-1A11
• Embraer EMB135/145

Preferred candidates will already hold one of the listed type ratings; however, applicants with other similar type ratings will be considered as training and type courses may be provided.

The successful candidate will join a long established and respected forward-thinking company that has a proven pedigree in career development within the organisation, with type and non-type training provided to develop your skills and capabilities.

About us:
Gama Aviation is a diverse business that offers much more than perhaps its name would suggest. Yes, we fly but we also save lives, provide mission critical intelligence, and build systems that deliver decisive advantage.

With operations in the UK and Middle East, a career with us can offer travel, personal growth opportunities and the ability for long-term progression in a fast paced and dynamic service industry.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:

Essential

• A UK CAA Part 66 Licence Category B1 and/or B2
• Previous aircraft base maintenance experience with a wide knowledge and skill range in servicing, inspection repair and modifications
• Satisfactory recency as required for issue of applicable certifying approval
• Full UK Driving licence

In addition to a Competitive Salary, we will offer you:

• 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.