Licensed Mech Inspc Sr (FAR)

Gulfstream; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An aviation company in the UK seeks a Licensed B1 Mechanical Inspector responsible for ensuring compliance with maintenance standards. The inspector will perform various maintenance tasks, certify them as needed, and manage resources assigned to specific projects. A solid background in line and base maintenance is essential, along with good communication skills and flexibility in working patterns. This is a full-time role with opportunities for travel as required.

Qualifications

• Extensive line and base maintenance experience required.
• Evidence of aircraft inspection and certification experience is essential.
• Flexible with working patterns and well-organized.

Responsibilities

• Certify tasks they are trained on and act as inspector for aircraft maintenance.
• Ensure timely fulfillment of maintenance commitments.
• Complete necessary documentation for maintenance tasks performed.

Skills

Airworthiness compliance

Inspection experience

Aviation legislation knowledge

Good communication skills

Organized approach

Job description

Position Purpose

The Licensed B1 Mechanical Inspector is responsible for ensuring compliance with maintenance inspection and legislative standards as specified by EASA and the Quality and Airworthiness Manager. Assume the duties and responsibilities of the Maintenance Team Lead when required and instructed to by the Shift Team Manager.

Job Description

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Acting as an inspector in support of a specific aircraft line or base maintenance input in accordance with MOE Part 146 as revised.
• Perform the day to day duties and responsibilities of a Maintenance Team Lead 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 Farnborough 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.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements

• Extensive combination of line & base maintenance experience.
• Evidence of aircraft inspection and certification experience gained.
• 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: 229923

Category: Quality Assurance

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: UK Shift Pattern 4x4 700-1900

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 12 / 18 / 2025

Equal Opportunity

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.