Engine Technician

Gama Aviation LLC

Oxford

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 45,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Group Pension Scheme

Comprehensive Life Assurance

Comprehensive Income Protection

Comprehensive Travel Insurance

Comprehensive Private Healthcare

Free Car Parking

2 Paid Volunteering Days

Job summary

Gama Aviation LLC is seeking an Engine Technician in Kennington, Oxford. The role involves overhauling and repairing piston aero engine cylinders. Candidates should have extensive mechanical engineering experience in Aviation or Automotive fields, with a strong background in internal combustion engines and piston engine restoration. The company offers competitive benefits including a pension scheme and investment in professional development. This position provides exciting opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

Extensive mechanical engineering experience in Aviation or Automotive.
Good working knowledge of piston engine restoration.
Background in manual machining and fabrication processes.

Responsibilities

Overhaul and repair of piston aero engine cylinders.
Refurbishment, cleaning, and honing of cylinder components.
Accurate completion of maintenance data and requisitioning of spares.

Skills

Mechanical engineering background

Knowledge of internal combustion engines

Experience in engine restoration

Basic manual machining skills

Understanding of CAA regulations

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 engine 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 engine cylinders, including the following activities:
Refurbishment of cylinders.
Cleaning, blasting, and polishing of cylinder components.
Cylinder barrel honing and grinding.
Valve guide replacement, reaming, seat grinding, and valve lapping.
Valve leak testing.
General machining of cylinder head – refacing exhaust ports.
Carrying out dimensional inspection using micrometers.
Gapping piston rings.
Assembly of valve gear components in cylinder head.
Maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety, with commercial awareness.
Working directly from approved maintenance data, including 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 or 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, working knowledge of CAA regulations that apply to engine and component overhaul and repair.

Compensation and Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer the following benefits: