B1 Licensed Engineer

Gama Aviation; Luton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Type Rating Training

Travel opportunities

Group Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Travel Insurance

Private Healthcare (probation)

Job summary

Gama Aviation at Luton Airport (South of England coverage) seeks a skilled B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer to join the Mobile Service Team. You will provide rapid response certification from Mobile Support Units and line stations, with travel across the South of England and occasional worldwide locations.

The role offers type rating training for the right candidate and a clear path for career development within a forward-thinking company.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted UK CAA Part 66 B1 Licence with listed type ratings.
• Experience as line/base certifying engineer, with AOG mobile support preferred.
• Extensive aircraft maintenance experience across servicing, inspection, repair, and modifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Hold a valid Passport and UK Driving Licence.
• Flexible and able to travel on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver line scheduled and unscheduled/AOG service delivery and certification to client expectations.
• Coordinate Line and AOG events within a small team or solo to conclusion.
• Ensure MST vehicle is provisioned, clean and ready for service before leaving shift.
• Comply with GAEL Maintenance Organisation Expositions (EASA/CAA) procedures.
• Follow company health and safety policies, COSHH requirements, and Staff Handbook.

Skills

Excellent communication

Willingness to travel

Flexible travel commitment

Education

Unrestricted UK CAA Part 66 B1 Licence

Job description

Job Details

Division Ground
Location Luton
Job Details
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

Essential - 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)