Mechanic

TN United Kingdom; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking company at a modern facility in Bournemouth, where skilled Mechanics work on a variety of Business Jets and Turboprops. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for career development, with comprehensive training provided to help you gain your Aircraft Engineers License. Enjoy a great work-life balance with a unique 5-5-4 shift pattern while being part of a respected team that values your professional growth and well-being. If you are passionate about aviation and looking for a supportive environment to advance your skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Group Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Travel Insurance

Private Healthcare

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in a Base or Line Support organisation.
• Completed relevant technical apprenticeship or trade qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repairs, and modifications on aircraft.
• Record tasks completed and support facility maintenance.

Skills

Aircraft Maintenance

Mechanical Skills

Structural Skills

Power Plant Tasks

Education

City and Guilds or equivalent diploma

Technical Apprenticeship

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Position:

Mechanic

Location:

Bournemouth Airport

Salary:

Competitive Salary and Benefits Package

Reporting To:

Maintenance Manager

Gama Aviation is currently recruiting skilled Mechanics to work within a dynamic, exciting, and progressive team at our modern Bournemouth base facility. Working on a full range of modern Business Jets and Turboprops, you can gain valuable experience and work towards gaining your Aircraft Engineers License.

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.

Great work life balance with a 5-5-4-day shift working pattern.

Main Responsibilities:

• Carry out assigned maintenance, repairs, and modification of aircraft and associated systems as allocated.
• Clearly record on worksheets details of the tasks completed, accurately reflecting the works performed with time booking.
• When not assigned aircraft, fully utilise available time productively to support the maintenance and cleanliness of the facility, and personal development for career growth.
• Comply with all procedures detailed within the GAEL Maintenance Organisation Exposition.
• Comply with all company health and safety policies, procedures, and COSHH requirements.
• Comply with all procedures listed in the current Staff Company Handbook.
• Any other duties commensurate with the position.

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience required:

• At least 2 years recent experience of working in a Base or Line Support organisation in a business jet or General Aviation Environment.
• Completed a City and Guilds or diploma equivalent in aircraft engineering or relevant technical apprenticeship and/or trade qualifications.
• Can demonstrate a high level of skill across multiple disciplines, such as mechanical, structural, and power plant tasks.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary.
• Great work life balance with a 5-5-4-day shift working pattern.
• Group Pension Scheme - up to 5% contributions matched.
• Life Assurance *
• Income Protection *
• Travel Insurance *
• Private Healthcare (after successful passing of probation) *