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B1 Licensed Engineer

Chevron Recruitment Agency
Posted 12 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Prestwick, South Ayrshire KA9 2RW, Scotland

Salary

£32,000 - £38,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position available is for a B1 Licensed Engineer located in Prestwick, offering a salary dependent on experience (DOE).
  • Candidates are required to have a current UK CAA Part 66 B1 Licence along with base maintenance experience, specifically holding certifications for A330, A320, B787, or B737 aircraft.
  • The role involves certifying aircraft maintenance work, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company procedures.
  • The job is permanent and full-time, featuring a shift pattern of 5 on/5 off/4 on, with working hours from 7am to 7pm.
  • Candidates should possess proven experience in certifying aircraft and have previous people management or supervisory experience in a similar environment.

Job Title: B1 Licensed Engineer

Location: Prestwick

Salary: DOE

Hours: (7am - 7pm) 5 on/5 off/ 4 on shift

Job Type: Permanent/ Full time

About the role:

  • Certifying engineers will carry certification on types (A330 and/or A320 and/or B787 type on licence and/or B737).

Job Accountabilities

  • To carry out certification of work carried out in accordance with the scope and privileges of the authorisations held and in accordance with the company
  • Supervising staff, in conjunction with a lead mechanic, allocated to the aircraft or zone that the Certifying Engineer is accountable for
  • Ensuring that any significant findings that could affect the aircraft delivery are reported via the correct channels as soon as possible
  • Ensuring that work is carried out in the most efficient manner, ensuring the aircraft turnaround times are met
  • Perform maintenance on aircraft and certify for all work performed, ensure correct staging, manual references, tooling and materials used are captured and accurate detail is provided.
  • Ensure continuity of work by completing the handover log and being available to give a handover at shift changes
  • Ensuring spares are identified and provisioned in the most time efficient manner, to avoid any delays in defect rectification
  • Keeping production boards up to date on a regular basis reflecting aircraft progress, critical item and timelines
  • Completing the customer work pack and all associated paperwork in line with regulatory requirements and company procedures
  • Ensure correct use and accuracy of the MRO system is maintained with regards to all maintenance activities.
  • Maintain awareness and knowledge of regulatory requirements and any associated changes in relation to UKCAA and Part 66.
  • Housekeeping, ensuring work areas are kept clean and tidy as reasonably practicable
  • Ensuring personal licence and authorisation remain valid
  • Ad hoc project work as required within the scope of the role

About you:

You need to hold:

  • A current UK CAA Part 66 B1 Licence
  • Base maintenance experience
  • Hold A330 and/or A320 and/or B787 type on licence and/or B737

Additional Requirements:

  • Have a valid drivers licence
  • Hold proven experience at certifying aircraft
  • Have a good standard of written/ spoken English, including the ability to interact at a technical level
  • Previous people management / supervisory experience in a similar environment

Benefits:

Company Benefits:

  • 7% employer contribution to pension
  • 240 hours annual leave per annum, increasing by 12 hours per year’s service up to max 300 hours
  • Private Healthcare & Dental cover on successful completion of probation period
  • Life Assurance cover
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • In-house type training options to enhance your skills and long term personal growth

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Aircraft Mechanical Engineer, Aviation Maintenance Technician, or Licensed Aircraft Engineer - Mechanical may also be considered.

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