B2 Licensed Engineer

Gama Aviation; Leicester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Relocation support

Great pension scheme

Life Assurance

Income protection

Travel insurance

Private healthcare

Free car parking

Volunteering days

Job summary

Gama Aviation is seeking Licenced Aircraft Engineers to join the Midlands-based engineering team at East Midlands Airport. The role requires a UK CAA Part 66 B2 licence with no limitations on airframe or engine, and a willingness to work a 5-5-4 shift pattern.

Training and type rating support are available for suitable candidates. The successful applicant will perform base maintenance on Vulcanair P68R and related systems, maintain regulatory compliance, and contribute to a high-profile project

Qualifications

• Unrestricted UK CAA Part 66 Licence Category B2.
• Extensive base maintenance experience with a wide knowledge and skill range.
• Full UK driving licence.

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 or category C 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

B2 Licence

Part 66

Base maintenance

UK driving licence

Job description

Job Details

Division Ground

Location East Midlands

Position B2Licenced Aircraft Engineer

Location East Midlands Airport

Working Hours 5-5-4 Shift Pattern

Gama Aviation is actively seeking talented Licenced Engineers to join our talent Engineering Team on an exciting project based in the Midlands. This opportunity is to support a high-profile customer through a dedicated workforce understanding the need to deliver impeccable service in an active operational environment.

• Generous Welcome Bonus and Relocation Support*
• Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits!
• Great Work-Life Balance with a 5-5-4 Shift Pattern!
• Type Rating Training included for the right individuals!
• Opportunities for professional development!
• For more details, read on!

To Be Considered For This Position You Will Hold, a UK CAA Part 66 B2 Licence With No Limitations On Airframe Or Engine That Would Otherwise Restrict The Addition Of Group 3 Type Rating For

• Vulcanair P68R 'Victor'

Preferred candidates will already hold the Group 3 type rating, however applicants with other similar type ratings will be considered as training and type courses may be provided. Mission system operating and maintenance experience also desirable.

The successful candidate will join a long established and respected forward-thinking company that has a proven pedigree in career development within the organisation. As part of this role, you must be prepared to work flexibly as part of a team and as an integral part of the Gama Engineering Group, possessing strong communication, organisation and leadership skills.

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 or category C 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

Essential

Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:

• An Unrestricted UK CAA Part 66 Licence Category 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
• Full UK Driving Licence

Advantageous

• Hold the Group 3 type rating for Vulcanair P68R

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

• Great work life balance with a 5-5-4 shift pattern
• 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)
• (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.