Senior Aviation Maintenance Chief Engineer

Draken

Northern Ireland

On-site

GBP 100,000 - 140,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Pension matching (up to 12%)
Bonus incentives
Discounted PMI
Electric car scheme
Tech vouchers
Wellbeing programmes
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Job summary

Draken is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead and manage an AMO-based maintenance function. You will oversee safe, compliant delivery of aircraft maintenance activities and drive continuous improvement across the organisation, reporting to Operations Manager Aircraft Maintenance.

You will develop engineering teams, foster a strong safety culture and support both UK and overseas operations with occasional travel.

Qualifications

  • Requires extensive experience in aircraft maintenance management within a highly regulated aviation environment.
  • Needs UK CAA Part 66 B1 or B2 license or equivalent military experience.
  • Strong knowledge of UK CAA, UK MAA and EASA regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the assigned Maintenance function in compliance with UK CAA, UK MAA and EASA requirements.
  • Ensure maintenance activities are performed safely and within regulatory approvals.
  • Provide leadership to Engineering Delivery Managers, Crew Chiefs and Team Leaders.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring
Regulatory compliance
Stakeholder management
Safety Management Systems
Aircraft maintenance management
People development
Communication under pressure

Education

CAA Part 66 B1/B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer
Equivalent military aircraft engineering experience

Tools

Microsoft Office
Maintenance planning software

Job description

Draken is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead and manage an AMO-based maintenance function. You will oversee safe, compliant delivery of aircraft maintenance activities and drive continuous improvement across the organisation, reporting to Operations Manager Aircraft Maintenance.

You will develop engineering teams, foster a strong safety culture and support both UK and overseas operations with occasional travel.

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