Draken Europe offers exciting careers that matter.
We believe that mission success does not start with the mission itself. It begins with our people.
Draken also believes in fair reward and recognition for our employees. As such, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including up to 12% matching pension contributions, bonus incentives, discounted PMI, electric car scheme, tech vouchers, wellbeing programmes and much more.
The Role
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Licensed Aircraft Engineer to support to the team with engineering decisions and provide guidance with regard to personal & team development.
Key Responsibilities
- To be particularly responsible for the maintenance of aircraft, aircraft equipment as allocated to his/her control by the or Chief Engineer.
- Ensuring that all technical staff working within his/her supervision carries out their duties in a safe and proper manner and in accordance with the relevant Maintenance Manuals, and the Company Exposition.
- To ensure the correct and timely completion of all aircraft documentation relating to the maintenance activities performed
- To co-ordinate engineering activities, enabling the team to complete tasks to target and within budget
- To review the team performance and provide feedback to the Chief Engineer
- Evaluate all existing standards, practices and procedures with a view to continuous improvement and efficiency
- Assist the Chief Engineer in the day to day functions of the Team and deputise in their absence
- Assisting the Chief Engineer in prioritising tasks and scheduling requirements
- Assisting the Chief Engineer in the development of the Team
- Achieve optimal Base Maintenance performance, maintain excellent customer and stakeholder relations
- Any other duties that are reasonably requested by management within the capability of the incumbent.
Experience / skills / qualifications
- Sound knowledge of Base Maintenance operation
- Sound knowledge of Regulatory requirements related to aircraft maintenance
- Team oriented with proven communication and influencing skills
- Medically fit to perform daily engineering duties including detachment working
- Security cleared to meet current UK and ITAR requirements in support of the business
- Educational Vocational Qualifications – Previous experience within a base maintenance department. Further Applicable Aircraft Maintenance Experience, Line maintenance / Workshops are desirable
- Unrestricted EASA B1 / B2 licence with relevant type rating(s) and company authorisations as applicable
- Proven track record, over 3 years at LAE Level or similar role within an aircraft maintenance environment is essential.
- Extensive knowledge of Regulatory requirements related to aircraft maintenance is essential.
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.