B1 and B2 Engineers

Caerdav; St Athan; On-site; GBP 77,469 - 94,684; Full time

Job summary

Caerdav in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced B1/B2 Engineer to supervise, mentor and lead a team in base maintenance, ensuring maintenance to Part 145 standards and adherence to internal procedures and SLAs.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in aircraft maintenance, with 3 years in base maintenance, and a valid B1 Licence (CAA AML or EASA AML). Training for type ratings (B737) may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ aircraft maintenance experience, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Base Maintenance.
• Ability to use recognised aircraft documentation.
• Broad skillset in aircraft systems, including rigging, component replacement, and modification embodiment.
• Good structural assessment and repair knowledge.
• In-depth knowledge of aircraft system(s).

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor and delegate resources to ensure smooth operation and compliance with Part 145 maintenance requirements.
• Lead a team of technicians in base maintenance checks.
• Ensure correct and timely completion of maintenance paperwork and documentation.
• Keep Bay Manager and Production Planners informed of maintenance requirements and issues.
• Uphold safety, quality standards and manage FOD prevention.
• Suggest improvements in working conditions, practices and procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Maintenance supervision

Health & Safety awareness

Education

B1 Aircraft Maintenance Licence

Job description

Role: B1 and B2 Engineers
Reports to: Production Manager
Department: Production
Location: Twin Peaks, St Athan Salary: £72,077 plus £14,000 shift premium per annum

Hours of Work – Seasonal Shift: Monday - Thursday 07:00 – 18:15. Friday 07:00 – 14:30. Attendance hours from 1 September to 31 May (+10 days refresher training in August)

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, self-motivated B1 Engineer to join our dynamic team, using your experience within the Aircraft Engineering environment for all maintenance activities, including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in response to our customers’ requirements.

The Role:

You will have responsibility for supervising, mentoring and delegating resources as the situation demands to ensure the smooth running of the operation, whilst meeting Part 145 maintenance requirements, our internal processes and procedures, and our customer Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Putting safety and quality first, you will ensure adherence to Health & Safety procedures whilst carrying out aircraft maintenance within the limits of your company approvals. Whilst upholding the highest level of engineering standards and practices, you will assist in driving the team to deliver defect rectification and investigation, repair, overhaul and modifications.

You will uphold our values and culture and mentor those under your leadership.

Main Responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out maintenance and inspection of aircraft as defined in the Caerdav MOE and published procedures


• Leading a team of Technicians and Mechanics in all aspects of Base Maintenance checks


• Ensuring correct completion of paperwork and forms as required in the Company MOE or published procedures


• Keeping the Bay Manager and Production Planners informed of the maintenance requirements and any associated potential or actual issues


• Ensuring all maintenance documentation is fully completed in a timely manner, including that of the personnel allocated to assist in the task


• Ensuring correct timings are allocated to a task and bookings on task cards are accurate


• Ensuring the correct storage of aircraft components, including labelling, racking, availability and serviceability


• Maintaining standard engineering practices within the hangar, such as accurately completing task cards, general hangar husbandry, as well as ensuring workplace cleanliness and taking active measures to prevent FOD.


• Recommending to the Bay Managers, Maintenance Manager and their deputies any improvements in working conditions, practices and procedures which may result in an improvement in efficiency and/or morale.


• Any other tasks and duties as reasonably required in accordance with the needs of the business.


• Responsible for working in accordance with the company framework and compliance with the organisations policies, including participation in the management of risks (including completion of mandatory training) that may adversely affect the business, interests, or reputation of the company.

Key requirements include:

• A minimum of 5 years’ aircraft maintenance experience, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Base Maintenance


• Ability to use recognised aircraft documentation


• Demonstrates a broad skillset in aircraft systems, including rigging, component replacement, and modification embodiment


• Good structural assessment and repair knowledge.


• Ability to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of aircraft system(s)

Qualifications and Training:

• B1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence:
  - Must be UK CAA AML or EASA AML issued pre 31.12.20 or UK CAA AML & EASA AML issued post 31.12.20


• Preference will be given to candidates having recency and holding Boeing 737 type ratings (CL/NG/MAX). However, candidates without these type ratings may be considered for type rating courses

The successful candidate must be available and willing to complete aircraft type training as required to fulfil the role. This training will be provided by the company.