B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Aviation JobSearch Europa; Luton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Work-Life Balance

Type Rating Training Included

Professional Development

Job summary

Gama Aviation is seeking a skilled B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer to join the Mobile Service Team at Luton, covering the South of England. You will travel at short notice to support line and AOG maintenance, providing certification from Mobile Support Units and line stations.

The role offers extensive career development, type rating training for the right candidate, and a competitive package. The team values flexible, proactive engineers who can work across locations.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted UK CAA Part 66 B1 licence with required type ratings on listed aircraft.
• Experience as a line/base certifying engineer with AOG support exposure.
• Strong communication skills and ability to travel at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver line scheduled and unscheduled/AOG maintenance certification in line with GAEL procedures.
• Coordinate Line and AOG events within a small team until completion.
• Ensure MST vehicle is provisioned, clean, and ready for service before leaving shift.
• Ensure compliance with GAEL Expositions (EASA/CAA) and COSHH requirements.

Skills

Part 66 B1 Licence

BD-700 Rating

Challenger Rating

Phenom 300

AOG Support Experience

Line/Base Certifying Engineer

Excellent Communication

Passport & UK Driving Licence

Willing to Travel

Job description

Direct Employer

B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Gama Aviation Verified

London Luton Airport, England, United Kingdom

Aircraft Maintenance Engineers

B1 Licensed Engineer

Onsite

Full time

7 days ago

Position: B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer (Mobile Service Team)

Location: Luton Airport, covering the South of England

Hours: 5-5-4 Shift Pattern, 7am-7pm

Gama Aviation is a very reputable Business Aviation company, working on both fixed wing and rotary aircrafts. We are continuing to adjust to market demands, with exciting contracts and new customers being secured.

In light of this fantastic news, we are seeking a skilled B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer to work as part of our successful Mobile Service Team, based at Luton and travelling at short notice throughout the South of England and occasionally worldwide locations. This is a rare opportunity to join a fantastic team of driven and talented engineers who thrive on delivering first class service and support.

This role will provide and perform certification of rapid response Aircraft Maintenance services from Mobile Support Units and line station facilities. 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.

Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for Line Scheduled and Unscheduled/AOG service delivery/certification to exceed our client’s expectations while remaining in compliance with GAMA Group policies and procedures.
• Working as part of a small team and individually with responsibility to co-ordinate Line and AOG events to conclusion
• Responsible for ensuring that the allocated MST vehicle is always properly provisioned, clean, and ready for service prior to leaving shift.
• Accountable for Compliance with all procedures detailed within the GAEL Maintenance Organisation Expositions (EASA/CAA)
• Accountable for Compliance with all company health and safety policies, procedures and COSHH requirements
• Accountable for Compliance with all procedures listed in the current Staff Company Handbook

Skills, Qualifications and Experience required

• An Unrestricted UK CAA Part 66 B1 Licence with at least one of the below type ratings:
  • Bombardier BD-700 Global Express
  • Bombardier Challenger 350
  • Bombardier Challenger 604/605/650
  • Bombardier Challenger 850
  • Embraer EMB-505 Phenom 300
  • Embraer EMB- 135/145
  • Cessna Citation 560XLS
  • Cessna Citation 680/680A
• UK Part 66 Licence Category A must have held Cat A privileges on at least one of the type ratings listed.
• Extensive experience as a line/base certifying engineer, with experience in AOG support roles, preferably in mobile support
• Extensive aircraft maintenance experience with a wide knowledge and skill range in servicing, inspection repair and modifications
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Hold a valid Passport and UK Driving Licence
• Flexible and able to travel at short notice

Desirable

• Good understanding of the concepts and requirements of SMS, Quality Assurance and Audits
• Line management experience including the ability to delegate work, set clear directions and manage workflow
• Strong mentoring and coaching skills
• Ability to train and develop subordinate’s skills and foster teamwork among team members

In addition to a Competitive Salary, we will offer you:

• Great Work-Life Balance with a 5-5-4 Shift Pattern!
• Type Rating Training included for the right individuals!
• Opportunities for professional development!
• Competitive Group Pension Scheme
• Comprehensive Life Assurance *
• Comprehensive Income Protection *
• Comprehensive Travel Insurance *
• Comprehensive 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.