Senior Mechanic

Gama Aviation Plc; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Work-Life Balance

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Travel Insurance

Private Healthcare

Free Parking

2 Volunteering Days per year

Training & Professional Development

Job summary

Gama Aviation Bournemouth is looking for an Aircraft Mechanic to join our Engineering Team at Bournemouth Airport. You will work on a range of modern Business Jets and Turboprops, with opportunities to progress toward an Aircraft Engineers License.

The role offers a path to career development, formal training, and the chance to contribute to a respected, expanding aviation services company with international footprint.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in a Base or Line 145 environment within business jet or GA.
• City & Guilds or diploma in aircraft engineering or relevant apprenticeship.
• Demonstrated high level of skill across mechanical, structural and power plant tasks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, repairs and modifications on aircraft and systems as allocated.
• Record tasks clearly on worksheets with accurate time booking.
• Maintain cleanliness and support development during downtime; follow GAEL MEO procedures.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Aviation knowledge

Record keeping

Education

City & Guilds or diploma in aircraft engineering

Job description

Position: Mechanic

Location: Bournemouth Airport

Working Hours: 5-5-4 Shift Pattern, 12 Hour Shifts

Gama Aviation is a very reputable Business Aviation company, working on both fixed wing and rotary aircrafts. We are continuing to grow and expand, with exciting contracts being secured; we have recently been selected to be an Authorized Service Centre by Embraer, who set an understandably high bar to become part of their global network.

In light of this fantastic news, we are seeking an Aircraft Mechanic to join our dynamic and progressive Engineering Team at our modern base facility in Bournemouth.

You will be working on a full range of modern Business Jets and Turboprops, you can gain valuable experience and potentially 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.

About us:

Gama Aviation is a hugely diverse business that offers much more than perhaps its name would suggest. Yes, we fly but we also save lives, provide mission critical intelligence, and build systems that deliver decisive advantage.

With operations in the UK, US, Middle East and Hong Kong a career with us can offer travel, personal growth opportunities and the ability for long-term progression in a fast paced and dynamic service industry.

Main Responsibilities:

• Carry out assigned maintenance, repairs, and modification of aircraft and associated system 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 145 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:

• Great Work-Life Balance with a 5-5-4 Shift Pattern
• Competitive Group Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance *
• Income Protection *
• Travel Insurance *
• 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)