B1 Engineer

Vibe Recruit; Picketston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An aviation recruitment company is seeking a Contract B1 Engineer in Picketston, UK. You will supervise and mentor a team in Base Maintenance while ensuring compliance with maintenance regulations and internal processes. Applicants should have a minimum of 5 years' experience in aircraft maintenance and a valid B1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence. The pay ranges from £55 to £79 per hour depending on shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' aircraft maintenance experience.
• 3 years' experience in Base Maintenance required.
• Ability to use recognised aircraft documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Technicians and Mechanics for Base Maintenance checks.
• Ensure completion of paperwork and forms in line with procedures.
• Keep Production Planners informed of maintenance requirements.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance experience

B1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence

Knowledge of aircraft systems

Good structural assessment and repair knowledge

Education

UK CAA AML or EASA AML

Job description

Contract B1 Engineer

Days: PAYE - £55 per hr - LTD & Umbrella £73 per hr

Nights: PAYE £59 per hr - LTD & Umbrella £79 per hr

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).

Main Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Key Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years' aircraft maintenance experience, with a minimum of 3 years' experience in Base Maintenance
• B1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence
• Must be UK CAA AML or EASA AML issued pre #removed# or UK CAA AML & EASA AML issued post #removed#
• Type Rating & Recency for any Boeing or Airbus family aircraft
• 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)

Desirable

• Type Rating & Recency for:
• - Boeing 737CL / Boeing 737NG / 757 / 767
• - Airbus A320 Family

Interested, please contact Graeme at Vibe Recruit on (phone number removed) or apply immediately!