B1.3 Licensed Aircraft Engineer and Ground Support

Castle Air Aviation Group

Kyle of Lochalsh

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Extra day off for Birthday

Employee funded private health scheme

Investment in Training and Professional Development

Option to lease EV vehicle through salary sacrifice scheme

Job summary

Castle Air Aviation Group is urgently seeking a Licensed Aircraft Engineer for its facility in Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland. This role requires a UK CAA Part 66 License with H145 type ratings and relevant experience in helicopter maintenance. Responsibilities include carrying out line and base maintenance, ensuring high-quality standards, and collaborating with various departments. The position offers a fantastic work-life balance, competitive salary, and benefits including an extra day off for birthdays and health scheme options.

Qualifications

Relevant experience and time on helicopters, especially H145.
Must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.
Proof of recency in maintaining aircrafts.

Responsibilities

Carry out both line and base maintenance.
Undertake all tasks related to aircraft maintenance.
Ensure quality and standards of work.
Maintain facilities and equipment standards.
Debrief operational crew members accurately.
Analyse and interpret technical aircraft information.
Collaborate with other departments for smooth operations.
Manage stocks of consumables and parts.

Skills

Excellent adaptable team worker

Attention to Detail

Good interpersonal skills

Analytical approach to problem solving

Numerical Skills

Good communication skills

Good IT skills

Education

UK CAA Part 66 License type ratings on H145

Job description

Licensed Engineer with Ground Support Responsibility

We are urgently seeking a Licensed Aircraft Engineer to join us at our facility at Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland. Castle Air has a 40 year heritage in the rotary field and is already well known for maintaining aircrafts. Applicants will be asked to provide proof of recency and must be able to demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

This role offers a fantastic work-life balance with allowing you to enjoy the stunning surroundings of Scotland while working with a company that values quality and standards.

Successful applicants will have a UK CAA Part 66 License type ratings on H145.

Carry out both line and base maintenance at any of the Castle Air facilities, and also off-site upon customer demand.
Undertake all tasks related to aircraft maintenance
Ensure the highest quality and standards of work are completed in relation to aircraft, components and documentation.
Ensure facilities, equipment and premises are maintained to an acceptable standard
Ensuring operational crew members are debriefed to ensure defects are accurately defined and recorded
Analyse and interpret technical aircraft information
Work with other Castle Air Departments to ensure smooth operation of the business
Manage any stocks of consumables and parts that are on site in line with company procedures
Aircraft Towing/moving

Person Specification

Relevant experience and time on helicopters, time on the H145 is essential

Skills

Excellent adaptable team worker, with good work and safety ethics
Attention to Detail
Good interpersonal skills with ability to work within small team
Analytical approach to problem solving
Numerical SkillsMotivated to provide a high standard of work
Ability to consider the effects of their actions to both the Department and the Company as a whole
Demonstrate integrity in all aspects
Good communication skills both written and verbal
Have consideration for colleagues and customers and the ability to be inclusive to all others
Good IT skills and have the ability to learn new systems

We can offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits package and hanger facility.