Head of Engineering (Aviation / Ex-Military)

ZipRecruiter; Orpington; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Head of Engineering (Aviation / Ex-Military)

£70,000 - £80,000 + Training + Company Benefits + Private Healthcare

Biggin Hill

Are you a Head of Engineering or similar with an Ex-Military / Aviation background looking to join an established aviation company that maintains a fleet of helicopters for training and private flights, managing the planning and maintenance for all helicopters across four unique bases?

On offer is the opportunity to join a growing aviation company that has been servicing helicopters for over 40 years. They have grown to operate four bases across England, each carrying out different functions including a flight school and a base for chartered flights.

In this role, you will be stationed at the company's Biggin Hill location but will oversee four locations across the country. You will be responsible for overseeing and signing off on all maintenance of the company's vehicles. You will be scheduling and liaising with base managers to ensure all work is undertaken to authority standards.

This role would suit a Head of Engineering or similar with an Aviation / Ex-Military background looking to step into an established company that maintains helicopters and can provide an exciting opportunity to oversee four locations including a training school and a base for private flights.

The Role

• Manage maintenance for the company's fleet of helicopters
• Signing off maintenance carried out
• Liaise with base managers
• Ensuring health and safety
• Mentor junior engineers

The Person

• Head of Engineering or similar
• Background in Aviation / Ex-Military
• Commutable to Biggin Hill

Reference: BBBH19120a

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