B2 Licensed Engineer

Gama Aviation; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable aviation company in Gloucester is looking for a B2 Licensed Engineer to join their Rotary Base Maintenance team. The role includes certifying electrical and avionic systems, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining effective documentation. Successful candidates will hold an EASA or UK CAA Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence and possess strong technical knowledge. In addition to a competitive salary, the company offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes enthusiastic travel opportunities, healthcare, and a good work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive Group Pension Scheme

Comprehensive Private Healthcare

Investment in Training and Professional Development

Qualifications

• EASA or UK CAA Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence.
• Strong maintenance related technical knowledge of electrical and avionic systems.
• Ability to work alone and a willingness to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Complete and certify Electrical and Avionic systems tasks.
• Ensure work complies with approved data and company procedures.
• Document all maintenance and report defects.

Skills

Electrical and Avionic systems knowledge

Strong communication skills

Responsibility and ownership of tasks

Education

EASA or UK CAA Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence

Job description

Position: B2 Licensed Engineer (Rotary)
Location: Staverton, Gloucester
Working Hours: 6/4/4 Shift Pattern on a Rostered Basis

Generous Welcome Bonus and Relocation Support

Gama Aviation is a very reputable Business Aviation company, working on both fixed wing and rotary aircrafts. We are continuing to grow and expand, with exciting contracts being secured. As a result of this, an opportunity has arisen for a B2 Licensed Engineer to join our Rotary Base Maintenance team.

Working a 644 shift pattern, the successful candidate will provide engineering assistance for the Staverton base facility, encompassing scheduled maintenance, defect investigation and modification embodiment. The base engineer will be located at Staverton and will expedite base maintenance CRS timeframes, providing effective cover across our ongoing Staverton inputs. If during periods of sickness or holiday, the successful candidate will also assist AOG recovery across our rotary fleet.

About us

Gama Aviation is a hugely diverse business that offers much more than 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, Jersey, Europe and the Middle East, 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

A B2 Licensed Engineer is responsible for the completion and certification of Electrical and Avionic systems related tasks as defined in the MOE, on the Company’s aircraft either carried out directly by him/her or carried out by non‑certifying Engineers. They ensure the work is accomplished in accordance with approved data and Company policies and procedures, including:

• Completion of all paperwork and documentation
• The issuing of all approved materials to the work via the Company’s computer system (Corridor)
• All work is completed using approved tools and ground support equipment
• All work is completed in a safe and appropriate manner considering risk to personnel, property and reputation
• The working environment is approved and appropriate to the task being undertaken
• All tooling is accounted for prior to return to service
• All post maintenance actions have been completed
• Completion of maintenance detailed in the Maintenance Status Report
• Reporting defects to the Line Maintenance Manager or Planning Department
• Reporting issues regarding Health and Safety or Flight Safety, via the Company’s reporting system (iQSMS)
• Engineering additional duties as directed by the Line Maintenance Manager or Planning Department

Skills, Qualifications and Experience required

Essential

• An EASA or UK CAA Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence
• A strong maintenance related technical knowledge of electrical and avionic systems
• A good working knowledge of the regulations and requirements associated with aircraft maintenance, Health & Safety and Human Factors
• The ability to take responsibility and ownership of tasks
• The ability to understand the requirement of clear, unambiguous communication
• Familiarity with OEM appropriate to helicopter type
• The ability to work alone and the willingness to travel. This role covers the multiple sites to ensure effective coverage of our rotary line stations – minimising operational downtime during AOG situations.

Advantageous

• AW169 Type rating
• H145 Type rating

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

• Great work life balance with a 6-4-4 shift pattern
• 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.