B1/2 Shift Lead Engineer

Gama Aviation Ltd; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Income protection

Private healthcare

Free parking

Group pension

Volunteer days

Training & development

Travel insurance

Life assurance

Job summary

Gama Aviation Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Licensed Aircraft Engineer to lead shift engineering activities, ensure on-time aircraft maintenance delivery and maintain safety standards.

You will manage and coordinate engineering teams across the shift, drive productivity, and serve as a key point of contact for customers and stakeholders. Join a growing international aviation organisation with opportunities to develop leadership skills and progress your career.

Qualifications

• UK CAA Part 66 licence B1 or B2 with C rating.
• Minimum of aircraft maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily engineering and safety briefings.
• Manage and coordinate engineering teams across the shift.
• Drive productivity and allocate resources effectively.
• Own aircraft maintenance delivery targets and escalate risks.
• Act as key contact for customers and stakeholders.
• Support planning and execution of multiple maintenance inputs.
• Ensure regulatory, quality and HSE compliance.
• Monitor productivity and time booking accuracy; lead shift handovers.
• Support performance management and development of engineering personnel.
• Promote a safety-focused culture across the hangar.

Skills

CAA Part 66 Licence B1/B2 with CRating

Job description

the ability for long-term progression in a fast paced and dynamic service industry./ Responsibilities:Leading daily engineering and safety briefingsManaging and coordinating engineering teams across the shiftDriving productivity and ensuring resources are effectively allocatedTaking ownership of aircraft maintenance delivery targets and escalating risks where requiredActing as a key point of contact for customers and stakeholdersSupporting the planning and execution of multiple maintenance inputsEnsuring compliance with regulatory, quality and health & safety requirementsMonitoring productivity and time booking accuracyLeading shift handovers and maintaining strong communication between teamsSupporting performance management, competency reviews and development of engineering personnelPromoting 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 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.Lead the Shift. Drive Performance. Deliver Excellence./ 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, two aircraft type ratingsPrevious, experience leading or supervising engineering teams within aircraft maintenance environmentsSignificant aircraft base maintenance experience with a wide knowledge and skill range in servicing, inspection repair and modificationsExperience managing multiple maintenance inputs simultaneouslyExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsAbility to make decisions in a dynamic operational environmentStrong 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 patternCompetitive Group Pension SchemeLife Assurance

• Income Protection Travel Insurance Private Healthcare (after successful passing of probation) Free Car Parking2 Paid Volunteering Days each calendar year (subject to line manager approval) Investment in Training, Qualifications and Professional Development (Subject to insurance underwriting)