B1/2 Shift Lead Engineer

Gama Aviation; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Travel Insurance

Private Healthcare

Car Parking

Paid volunteering days

Training & Development

Job summary

Gama Aviation Bournemouth is seeking an experienced Shift Lead Engineer to join our Base Maintenance team, combining strong technical leadership with hands-on aircraft maintenance. You will lead daily engineering and safety briefings, manage shift resources, and drive on-time aircraft deliveries while ensuring safety and quality.

This is an excellent opportunity to advance within a growing international aviation group.

Qualifications

• Licensed Aircraft Engineer with UK CAA Part 66 B1/B2 and C rating.
• Experience leading or supervising engineering teams in aircraft maintenance.
• Extensive base maintenance experience across servicing, inspection, repair and modifications.
• Ability to manage multiple maintenance inputs and coordinate resources.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily engineering and safety briefings.
• Coordinate and lead engineering teams across the shift.
• Drive productivity and allocate resources efficiently.
• Own aircraft maintenance delivery targets and escalate risks.
• Act as primary contact for customers and stakeholders.
• Plan and support multiple maintenance inputs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality and health & safety requirements.
• Monitor productivity and time booking accuracy.
• Conduct shift handovers and support performance management and continuous development of personnel.
• Promote a positive, safety-focused culture in the hangar.

Skills

Leadership ability

Team leadership

Communication

Decision making

Regulatory compliance

Education

UK CAA Part 66 Licence Category B1/B2 with C rating

Two aircraft type ratings

Job description

Lead the Shift. Drive Performance. Deliver Excellence.

• Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
• Generous Welcome Bonus and Relocation Support
• Type Rating Training included for the right individuals
• Opportunities for professional development

Gama Aviation is one of the UK’s leading Business Aviation organisations, supporting a diverse fleet of fixed-wing aircraft across maintenance, modification and operational support activities. As our Bournemouth operation continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Shift Lead Engineer to join our Base Maintenance team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an established Licensed Aircraft Engineer who is looking to take the next step in their career, combining technical expertise with leadership responsibility. You will play a key role in leading the engineering teams, driving productivity, managing customer expectations and ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of aircraft maintenance activities.

Working closely with the Base Maintenance Manager, you will take ownership of shift performance, aircraft delivery schedules and team leadership whilst remaining actively involved in a fast-paced maintenance environment. This role offers genuine opportunities to influence operational performance, develop leadership skills and progress your career within a growing international aviation organisation.

We are looking for an experienced Licensed Aircraft Engineer with strong leadership capability and a passion for developing high-performing teams.

About us

Gama Aviation is a hugely 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, Middle East, Europe and Jersey 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.

Responsibilities

• Leading daily engineering and safety briefings
• Managing and coordinating engineering teams across the shift
• Driving productivity and ensuring resources are effectively allocated
• Taking ownership of aircraft maintenance delivery targets and escalating risks where required
• Acting as a key point of contact for customers and stakeholders
• Supporting the planning and execution of multiple maintenance inputs
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory, quality and health & safety requirements
• Monitoring productivity and time booking accuracy
• Leading shift handovers and maintaining strong communication between teamsSupporting performance management, competency reviews and development of engineering personnel
• Promoting a positive, professional and safety-focused culture across the hangar.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience required

• A UK CAA Part 66 Licence Category B1 or B2 with C rating and a minimum of two aircraft type ratings
• Previous experience leading or supervising engineering teams within aircraft maintenance environments
• Significant aircraft base maintenance experience with a wide knowledge and skill range in servicing, inspection repair and modifications
• Experience managing multiple maintenance inputs simultaneously
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to make decisions in a dynamic operational environment
• Strong focus on safety, quality and customer service

In addition to a Competitive Salary, we will offer you

• Great work-life balance with a 5-5-4 shift pattern
• 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*