B1/B2 Licensed Engineer

Matchtech; Wytham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aircraft engineering firm located in Wytham is seeking an experienced aircraft engineer. The role requires performing maintenance and certification tasks according to company procedures while also mentoring apprentices. Candidates must hold a B1/B2 licence and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. This position highlights the significance of aviation safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must hold an appropriate B1/B2 licence compliant with CAA regulations.
• Experience leading technicians on tasks.
• Good awareness of aviation safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft maintenance and certification tasks.
• Certify own work and that of others in the team.
• Mentor apprentices and trainees.

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Good communication

Aviation safety awareness

Education

CAA Part 66 Category B1/B2 licence

MOD Phase 2 technical training

Job description

Job Purpose

An aircraft engineer that must be able to satisfy MAA RA4801(1) to hold appropriate company approvals, required to perform aircraft maintenance and certification tasks in accordance with Technical Documentation and Company Procedures. May be asked to carry out limited Supervisory duties to cover Supervisory shortfalls or as role development.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out work as directed by their SLE or LE, providing assistance to other staff (any trade) to ensure safe and effective working practices.
• Address and report any safety concerns immediately.
• Ensure that equipment is maintained in a serviceable, clean, tidy and safe condition, reporting any faulty equipment immediately using the correct channels.
• Carry out additional team responsibilities or any other reasonable request from your SLE, LE or Hangar Management Team.
• To recommend to the SLE any improvements that may increase safety and/or efficiency.
• Aim for continual improvement, using problem solving and initiative where applicable.
• Raise and complete paperwork accurately and ensure that documentation is promptly and accurately completed by any employees under their supervision. Ensuring paperwork is completed by close of play each day.
• At request of the business, obtain and exercise company approvals within trade to full extent of their EASA / CAA licences held, thereby providing maximum contribution to the business.
• To perform and certify aircraft maintenance IAW Technical Documentation and Company Procedures.
• Certifying own work and that of others within their team within scope of approvals held.
• To mentor Apprentices/Trainees/New Starters and to monitor these whilst working on tasks and report as necessary to the SLE or LE.
• Lead a group of engineers on task to deliver assigned work.
• Carry out any reasonable request to carry out offsite support e.g. AOG, Line.
• Remain up to date with all Read & Sign notices.
• Maintain a level of behaviour, discipline and presentation to promote a professional image, in line with company values.

Essential skills and qualifications

• Hold an appropriate category B1 and/ or B2 licence in compliance with CAA Part 66, and / or appropriate experience and have completed, as a minimum MOD Phase 2 technical training, in line with MAA RA4808(1) regulations.
• Lead by example through behaviour and as a practicing engineer carrying out hands on tasks as and when time allows.
• EWIS, Fuel Tank Safety & Human Factors training.
• Must successfully achieve the role-based Competency Assessment and independent Quality Board.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Ability to lead groups of Technicians on task(s).
• Hold a UK driving license and be capable of holding an airside driving permit.
• Be able to apply for and hold the required security clearances to work on MoD establishments.
• Good communication skills.
• Good awareness of Aviation safety.