Engine Manager

Gravity Industries; Frome; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering aerospace firm in Frome, England, is seeking a skilled technician to maintain and repair Micro Turbine Engines. You'll play a vital role in flight operations and assist in technology development. Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in engineering, excellent attention to detail, and familiarity with tools. The position offers exciting hands-on work opportunities in a unique environment.

Benefits

Opportunities to test fly products

Competitive salary

Exciting work environment

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and inspections on engines.
• Manage stock of engines.
• Develop and improve workshop infrastructure.
• Implement design modifications with engineers.
• Keep detailed records of maintenance work.
• Provide technical support to pilots and team members.

Skills

Attention to detail

Familiarity with hand tools and power tools

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Interest in technology and engineering

Job description

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You will play a crucial role in maintaining and repairing our fleet of Micro Turbine Engines. Your expertise will be essential in supporting our flight operations and contributing to the ongoing development of our technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and inspections on engines.
• Manage our stock of engines.
• Develop and build workshop infrastructure to improve our workflow and build process.
• Work closely with engineers to implement design modifications and improvements.
• Keep detailed records of maintenance and repair work.
• Provide technical support and guidance to pilots and other team members.

Requirements

• Excellent attention to detail.
• A good familiarity with hand tools and power tools
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Background interest in technology and engineering

Benefits

• Hands-On: There will be opportunities for you to test fly products and components that you have worked on (on our safe training system).
• Competitive salary: Experience dependent.
• Exciting work environment: We work from a 52 Acre farm in Somerset with a variety of workshops, vehicles and testing facilities