Licensed Avionics Inspector - Nights (FAR)

Gulfstream Aerospace; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Farnborough is seeking a Licensed Avionics Inspector - Nights (FAR) to join the UK part 145 maintenance team. The role supports line and base maintenance inputs and requires inspection certification in accordance with MOE Part 145 and UKCAA standards.

The successful candidate will lead maintenance tasks, manage manpower resources, and certify work completed on aircraft at the main base and other locations, including Luton. 1900-700 shift pattern applies.

Qualifications

• UK CAA Aircraft Maintenance License with aircraft type ratings.
• Extensive line and base maintenance experience.
• Experience in aircraft inspection and certification.
• Knowledge of aviation legislation.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as inspector in support of a specific aircraft line or base maintenance input under MOE Part 145.
• Perform day-to-day duties of Maintenance Team Leader when requested by a Service Team Manager.
• Daily management of manpower resources for assigned aircraft line or base maintenance input.
• Certify tasks trained on and authorised to perform Inspect and certify at Luton main base and other locations worldwide.
• Promote and ensure maintenance commitments are fulfilled within the assigned time scale and report delays.

Skills

Line & Base Maintenance

Aircraft Inspection

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Flexible Working

Education

UK CAA Aircraft Maintenance License

Aircraft Type Ratings

Job description

Licensed Avionics Inspector - Nights (FAR) in GAC Farnborough

Unique Skills

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About Our Group

We are a regional service center supporting our customers on multiple lines of our Gulfstream aircraft for ongoing maintenance and support. We are a global company where our R&D through delivery to customers is done in the United States, but we provide continued customer support around the globe.

1900-700 4x4 Shift.

Education And Experience Requirements

Other UK CAA Aircraft Maintenance License

With relevant aircraft Type Ratings.

Position Purpose

required. Certification experience within a part 145 organization.

The Licensed Avionics B2 Inspector, is responsible for ensuring compliance with maintenance, inspection and legislative standards as specified by UKCAA and the Quality and Airworthiness Manager.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

• Acting as an inspector in support of a specific aircraft, line or base maintenance input in accordance with MOE Part 145, as revised .
• Perform the day to day duties and responsibilities of a Maintenance Team Leader, when requested by a Service Team Manager .
• When requested by a Maintenance Team Leader or Service Team Manager, the daily management of the manpower resources, consisting of licensed mechanical and avionics inspectors and fitters, as assigned to a specific aircraft line or base maintenance input .
• Certifying those tasks that they have been trained on and authorised to perform Inspect and certify, at both Luton main base and other locations worldwide In addition, carrying out any other maintenance tasks, requested by the Maintenance Team Leader For base maintenance, this can include Category ‘C’ Certification for those qualified in accordance with MOE Part 34, as revised .
• Promoting and ensuring that aircraft line or base maintenance commitments that they are assigned to are fulfilled within the assigned time scale In the event of a delay for any reason, they are responsible for informing the Maintenance Team Leader and Service Team Manager as soon as possible .
• Promoting and ensuring that all aircraft maintenance documentation relevant to the work that they have personally performed or supervised is completed fully, including all task stage requirements before the end of each shift or their reassignment to another work task, during the same shift .

Additional Functions

• Understanding and sharing the strategic position of the department in relation to Product Support, .
• Advising the STM of any difficulties or shortcomings that may be experienced through performing departmental duties. .
• Awareness and understanding of departmental measures in place for the monitoring of department goals, product delivery and quality. .
• Maintaining personal & departmental husbandry to ensure continued department success. .
• Ensuring handovers are carried out as required. to ensure work flow. .
• Attending Stand-up Board’ meetings as required. to roll out performance communications and discussions. .
• Such other duties as may be, from time to time, delegated by the STM or Department Manager. .
• Promoting and ensuring that the quality of workmanship in the final product is to a standard acceptable to the UKCAA. This is achieved by complying with statutory and company standards for all maintenance and design change work on aircraft and/or components, including ensuring the correct and adequate standards of cleanliness and tidiness for the work in hand. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements

• Extensive combination of line & base maintenance experience.
• Evidence of aircraft inspection and certification experience gained during the above extensive line and base aircraft work experience.
• Experience within the corporate industry an advantage.
• Good working knowledge of Aviation Legislation.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good practical computer user skills.
• Flexible approach to working patterns.
• Able to demonstrate a well-organized approach to daily job tasks.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 235254

Category: Quality Assurance

Percentage of Travel: None

Shift: UK Shift Pattern 4x4 1900-700

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 10/02/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.