B1 & B2 Licensed Engineers

Gama Aviation; Bear Cross; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Travel Insurance

Private healthcare

Car Parking

Volunteer days

Training & development

Job summary

Gama Aviation Bournemouth is seeking skilled B1/B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineers to join our engineering team at Bournemouth Airport. The role involves base maintenance across multiple aircraft types, with strong focus on compliance and quality.

We offer flexible working patterns, a generous welcome bonus and relocation support for the right candidates, plus training to gain or expand type ratings and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• UK CAA Part 66 Licence Category B1 or B2
• Aircraft base maintenance experience with knowledge of servicing, inspection, repair and modifications
• Recency as required for issue of certifying approval
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team
• Strong communication and organisation skills

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the successful completion of all allocated, planned and ad-hoc maintenance tasks
• Ensure the completion of scheduled customer order requirements when acting as supervising, certifying engineer for a given input
• Responsible for the management of and performance/quality of performed works in compliance with applicable company process and procedures
• Ensure correct compliance with applicable regulatory requirements
• Maintain the required engineering licence and applicable type rating as required to perform duties and be responsible for ensuring licences and type ratings do not lapse and are kept up to date
• Accountable for providing professional communication with customers and contacts as required
• Individual responsibility for booking accurate, and consistent timekeeping in applicable software system

Skills

UK CAA Part 66 Licence

B1/B2 Licence

Base aircraft maintenance experience

Teamwork and flexibility

Communication and organisation

Job description

/ Position: B1/2 Licenced Aircraft Engineer

/ Location: Bournemouth Airport

/ Working Hours: Mon to Fri OR shift

We offer flexible working patterns, including Monday to Friday or 5/5/4 shifts.

*Generous Welcome Bonus and Relocation Support*

• Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
• Flexible working patterns
• Type Rating Training included for the right individuals
• Opportunities for professional development

Gama Aviation is a highly reputable Business Aviation company, working across both fixed wing and rotary aircrafts. With continued growth across the business and a number of projects being secured, we are expanding our engineering capability at our Bournemouth site.

In light of this continued growth, we are seeking talented B1 and B2 Licenced Engineers to join our dynamic and progressive Engineering Team. This is a role where no two days are the same, you will gain valuable exposure to a wide variety of aircraft types, working in a fast faced and diverse operational environment supporting high profile clients.

We are committed to investing In our people, offering type rating training for the right individuals alongside ongoing opportunities for professional development.

To be considered for this position you will hold a UK CAA/EASA Part 66 B1 or B2 Licence, preferably with one of the following type ratings:

• Beechcraft King Air
• Cessna F406
• VulcanAir P68
• Bombardier Challenger CL-600-2A12/-2B16 (601, 604, 605)
• Bombardier Global / Global Express BD-700-1A10/-1A11
• Embraer EMB135/145
• Any Learjet type

Preferred candidates will already hold one of the listed type ratings, however applicants with other similar type ratings will be considered as training and type courses may be provided.

The successful candidate will join a long established and respected forward-thinking company that has a proven pedigree in career development within the organisation, with type and non-type training provided to develop your skills and capabilities.

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, US, Middle East and Hong Kong 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

• Responsible for the successful completion of all allocated, planned and ad-hoc maintenance tasks
• Ensure the completion of scheduled customer order requirements when acting as supervising, certifying engineer for a given input
• Responsible for the management of and performance/quality of performed works in compliance with applicable company process and procedures
• Ensure correct compliance with applicable regulatory requirements
• Maintain the required engineering licence and applicable type rating as required to perform duties and be responsible for ensuring licences and type ratings do not lapse and are kept up to date
• Accountable for providing professional communication with customers and contacts as required
• Individual responsibility for booking accurate, and consistent timekeeping in applicable software system

Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:

Essential

• A UK CAA Part 66 Licence Category B1 or B2
• Previous aircraft base maintenance experience with a wide knowledge and skill range in servicing, inspection repair and modifications
• Satisfactory recency as required for issue of applicable certifying approval
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team
• Strong communication and organisation skills

Benefits

• Flexible working patterns
• Competitive Group Pension Scheme
• 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)

Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 20 working days then your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.