Mission System Maintenance Engineer

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We believe that mission success does not start with the mission itself. It begins with our people.

We are currently recruiting for a Mission Systems Maintenance Engineer for our base at Bournemouth Airport.

The Role:

The Mission Systems Maintenance Engineer is to carry out maintenance of Draken Europe Electronic Warfare and Target Towing equipment utilised in Operational Readiness Training delivered to a wide variety of defence customers. The Mission Systems Maintenance Engineer must ensure safe and correct operation of these systems while at base and on detached operations across the globe.

Operational activities are based around customer requirements; therefore, the preparedness to work additional hours and travel in order to deliver a successful maintenance business is essential.

Main Responsibilities:

• Apply countermeasures identified in applicable risk assessment to appointed operations/tasks.
• Always maintain compliance with Pt.145 & Company requirements.
• Carry out planned maintenance on Mission Systems equipment in accordance with demand from the Flying Programme & Mission Systems Maintenance Team Lead.
• Perform component maintenance within the approved capabilities of the department and personal authorisations.
• Carry out fault investigation and repair of Mission Systems equipment.
• Certify that correct documentation is completed for all Mission Systems maintenance activities.
• Take part in detached operations across the globe and prepare spares packs for those operations.
• Certify that all tasks are completed in accordance with the current Departmental and Company Safety and Quality standards and procedures.
• Prepare aircraft and underwing stores for operational use in accordance with Company Authorisation held.
• Ability to be able to acquire relevant security clearance as required by the business.

   

  Any other duties that are reasonably requested by management within the capability of the incumbent.

   

• This may include the certification and release of “New” parts in accordance with the business Part 21G authorisation. Personal authorisations are dependent upon business needs.

   

  Experience / skills / qualifications

   

• Satisfactorily completed an engineering apprenticeship or other recognised equivalent training course.
• Fault finding and fault rectification to component level.
• Experience in an Electronic Warfare or Radar maintenance environment is desirable.
• Experience in either electrical or mechanical engineering disciplines.

• Able to liaise and communicate effectively with Line Maintenance Engineers, Engineering Managers and Electronic Warfare Operators.
• Fault finding and fault rectification to component level.
• Soldering of electronic components and install equipment wiring to current aerospace standards.
• Use of a wide range of general purpose and specialist RF and microwave test equipment to perform accurate measurements.
• Use of basic hand tools to carry out mechanical assembly and disassembly.
• A good acumen and ability to understand technical publications, design data including technical manuals / drawings.
• Maintain a full understanding of Pt.145 Regulatory requirements
• Educational Vocational Qualifications – Previous experience within a workshop or aircraft maintenance environment essential.
• Competent using IT and other computer systems/software – experience with MS Office Suite is desirable.
• An ability to work safely while meeting expected delivery schedules
• A willingness to work flexible hours
• Needs to be able to enjoy working within a small team
• An ability to work safely while meeting expected delivery schedules
• Delivery of continuous improvement and change in line with best practice.

Our employee values

Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and we celebrate the differences that a diverse workforce brings. A range of perspective and talent supports our values and drives our success, with a mix of voices generating better discussions, business decisions and outcomes for all.

At all our sites internationally, every member of the Draken Europe team is accountable to ensure that we are all treated fairly and with respect.

We are also an Armed Forces friendly organisation, and as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who met the criteria in our job specifications.

In line with our Disability Confident Commitments, we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process, please liaise with us if any reasonable adjustments are required.