Engine Technician

Gama Aviation; Kennington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Income protection

Travel insurance

Private healthcare

Free car parking

Volunteering days

Training and professional development

Job summary

Gama Aviation in Kennington, Oxford is seeking an Engine Technician to join the engineering team. This role focuses on overhaul and repair of piston aero engine cylinders with opportunities to develop skills in aviation maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have extensive mechanical engineering experience in aviation or automotive sectors and will work a structured Mon-Fri schedule, with competitive benefits and long-term career progression at a respected, globally operating company.

Qualifications

• Strong general mechanical engineering background, either in Aviation or Automotive discipline.
• Good working knowledge of internal combustion engines and associated components.
• Previous experience in piston engine restoration/refurbishment.
• Background experience in basic manual machining and fabrication processes.
• Ideally has a working knowledge of CAA regulations which applies to engine & component overhaul/repair

Responsibilities

• Overhaul and repair piston aero engines cylinders, including refurbishment of cylinders.
• Cleaning/blasting/polishing of cylinder components; cylinder barrel honing/grinding.
• Valve guide replacement/reaming, seat grinding/valve lapping; valve leak test.
• General machining of cylinder head and refacing exhaust ports.
• Dimensional inspection using micrometers; gapping piston rings; assembly of valve gear components.
• Maintain high standards of quality and safety with commercial awareness.
• Work from approved maintenance data including Overhaul manuals and service bulletins.
• Prioritise requisitioning of spares to meet turnaround deadlines.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Aviation experience

Automotive experience

Internal combustion engines

Machining background

Job description

Position: Engine Technician

Location: Kennington, Oxford

Working Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00am-4:30pm

Are you a car mechanic with engine experience looking for an exciting new role where you can grow and develop your skills working in aviation? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Gama Aviation is currently recruiting for an Engine Technician to join our skilled engineering team in Kennington. This position is a dedicated piston aero engine overhaul technician who will be responsible for the overhaul and repair of piston aero engines cylinders.

To be considered for this position, you will have extensive mechanical engineering experience in either Aviation or Automotive industries. The successful candidate will join a long established and respected forward-thinking company that has a proven pedigree in career development within the organisation.

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 overhaul and repair of piston aero engines cylinders including the following activities:
• Refurbishment of cylinders.
• Cleaning/blasting/polishing of cylinder components.
• Cylinder barrel honing/grinding
• Valve guide replacement/reaming, seat griding/valve lapping
• Valve leak test
• General machining of cylinder head - refacing exhaust ports
• Carrying out dimensional inspection, use of micrometers etc.
• Gapping piston rings
• Assembly of valve gear components in cylinder head
• Maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety, with commercial awareness
• Work directly from approved maintenance data, which is inclusive of electronic Overhaul manuals and service bulletins
• Accurate completion of stage worksheets referencing correct data in line with company procedures
• Prioritised requisitioning of spares to meet turnaround deadlines

Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:

• Strong general mechanical engineering background, either in Aviation or Automotive discipline
• Good working knowledge of internal combustion engines and associated components
• Previous experience in piston engine restoration/refurbishment. This can be general engineering, such as Classic car engine restoration or Aviation specific areas
• Background experience in basic manual machining and fabrication processes’
• Ideally has a working knowledge of CAA regulations which applies to engine & component overhaul/repair

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

• 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.