The position is to assist the Shift Supervisor in being responsible to the Chief Engineer for the safety, regulatory compliance, and operational performance of all Part-145 and/or A8-23 aircraft maintenance activities within the aircraft maintenance team.
The B1 LAE will provide support to the team with engineering decisions and provide guidance with regards to personal and team development. Operational activities are based around customer requirements; therefore, the preparedness to work additional hours, be on call, and travel to deliver a successful maintenance business is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
- Promoting a "Just Culture" with regard to safety and reporting of occurrences within the business
- Maintenance of aircraft and aircraft equipment as allocated by the Shift Supervisor, including base maintenance scheduled aircraft checks and daily operational requirements on the flightline
- Certification of B1 maintenance activities performed during shift operations
- Supporting aircraft away from home base when necessary, including daily flying or defect rectification on an ad-hoc basis
- Ground movements of aircraft assigned by the Shift Supervisor
- Ensuring all technical staff carry out their duties in a safe and proper manner and in accordance with the relevant Maintenance Manuals and the Company Exposition
- Timely completion of all aircraft documentation relating to maintenance activities performed
- Ensuring areas under supervision are always kept clean and tidy
- Evaluating existing standards, practices, and procedures with a view to continuous improvement and efficiency
- Assisting the Shift Supervisor in the day-to-day functions of the team and deputising in their absence
- Achieving optimal aircraft maintenance performance; maintaining excellent customer and stakeholder relations
Job Requirements:
- Unrestricted UK Part 66 B1.1 Licence
- Britten Norman BN2-T (RR250) Type Rating
- Experience within an aircraft maintenance department
- Working knowledge of regulatory requirements related to aircraft maintenance
- Proven ability to adhere to schedules and meet deadlines using basic project management skills
- High level of communication, team building, and partnership skills
- Ability to motivate people and influence change
- Experience with continuous improvement projects
Motivations:
- Willingness to work shift patterns to suit business and customer needs
- Good change and project management skills
- Team-oriented with proven communication and influencing skills
- Customer-focused with exceptional personal and communication skills
- Self-motivated, confident, and assertive
- Capability to work within and adhere to organisational values
- Medically fit to perform daily engineering duties including detachment working
- Ability to achieve the highest level of MOD Security clearance to meet current UK and ITAR requirements
Additional Information:
- 7 days on, 7 days off with 11 hours per day covering lates and earlies between 07:00 and 02:00
- Type courses provided if required
- Travel is at the engineer's own cost, but accommodation is provided
If you are a B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to further your career in the aerospace industry, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated team in Greater London.