Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Gama Aviation Plc; Luton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Free Car Parking

Volunteering days

Training & Development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Gama Aviation Plc at Luton Airport seeks a B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer for its Mobile Service Team. The role covers rapid response maintenance across the South of England with occasional worldwide travel, performing certifications and supporting line maintenance.

Qualifications include UK Part 66 B1 licence with type ratings (560XLS or 680/680A), excellent communication, and flexibility to travel on short notice. Competitive salary plus benefits and ongoing training provided.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted UK CAA Part 66 B1 Licence with at least one type rating.
• Extensive line/base certifying experience, ideally in mobile support/AOG.
• Willingness to travel on short notice and to work at multiple sites.
• SMS, QA and audits awareness and compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Certify Line Scheduled and Unscheduled/AOG maintenance on mobile service units and line stations.
• Coordinate Line and AOG events within a small team; ensure timely completion.
• Ensure MST vehicle is provisioned, clean, and ready for service before leaving shift.
• Comply with GAEL MEO, EASA/CAA requirements and health & safety policies.
• Adhere to Staff Handbook and maintain quality standards across operations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Flexible travel at short notice

Team coordination

Education

Part 66 B1 Licence (UK)

Type rating: Cessna Citation 560XLS

Type rating: Cessna Citation 680/680A

Passport & UK Driving Licence

Tools

UK Driving Licence

Passport

Job description

/ Position: B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer (Mobile Service Team)

/ Location: Luton Airport, covering the South of England

/ Hours: 5-5-4 Shift Pattern, 7am-7pm

Gama Aviation is a very reputable Business Aviation company, working on both fixed wing and rotary aircrafts. We are continuing to adjust to market demands, with exciting contracts and new customers being secured.

In light of this fantastic news, we are seeking a skilled B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer to work as part of our successful Mobile Service Team, based at Luton and travelling at short notice throughout the South of England and occasionally worldwide locations. This is a rare opportunity to join a fantastic team of driven and talented engineers who thrive on delivering first class service and support.

This role will provide and perform certification of rapid response Aircraft Maintenance services from Mobile Support Units and line station facilities. The successful candidate will join a long established and respected forward-thinking company that has a proven pedigree in career development within the organisation with type and non-type training provided to develop your skills and capabilities.

/ Main Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Line Scheduled and Unscheduled/AOG service delivery/certification to exceed our client's expectations while remaining in compliance with GAMA Group policies and procedures.
• Working as part of a small team and individually with responsibility to co-ordinate Line and AOG events to conclusion
• Responsible for ensuring that the allocated MST vehicle is always properly provisioned, clean, and ready for service prior to leaving shift.
• Accountable for Compliance with all procedures detailed within the GAEL Maintenance Organisation Expositions (EASA/CAA)
• Accountable for Compliance with all company health and safety policies, procedures and COSHH requirements
• Accountable for Compliance with all procedures listed in the current Staff Company Handbook

/ Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:

• An Unrestricted UK CAA Part 66 B1 Licence with at least one of the below type ratings:

Cessna Citation 560XLS

Cessna Citation 680/680A

* UK Part 66 Licence Category A must have held Cat A privileges on at least one of the type ratings listed.

• Extensive experience as a line/base certifying engineer, with experience in AOG support roles, preferably in mobile support
• Extensive aircraft maintenance experience with a wide knowledge and skill range in servicing, inspection repair and modifications
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Hold a valid Passport and UK Driving Licence
• Flexible and able to travel at short notice
• Good understanding of the concepts and requirements of SMS, Quality Assurance and Audits
• Line management experience including the ability to delegate work, set clear directions and manage workflow
• Strong mentoring and coaching skills
• Ability to train and develop subordinate's skills and foster teamwork among team members

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

• Great Work-Life Balance with a 5-5-4 Shift Pattern!
• Type Rating Training included for the right individuals!
• Opportunities for professional development!
• 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.