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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 Reliability Engineer to be responsible for the effective execution of Reliability activities in accordance with all applicable Aviation Regulations and International Standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform and/or assures the following Reliability activities:
- Fleet Management of the Aircraft, Engine, Component and Role/Mission Equipment Reliability Programmes.
- Programme development
- Identification of improvement opportunities – airworthiness, aircraft availability / reliability
- Liaison with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Design Organisations (DOA), including External and Internal Stakeholders, as required.
- Recording all relevant Reliability activities and maintaining records in accordance with all applicable Aviation Regulations.
- In support of the Company Safety Management System (SMS), ensuring that any condition that has resulted, or may result in, an unsafe condition that hazards seriously the flight safety of aircraft or personnel is reported.
- Supporting technical investigations in support Safety Occurrence Report Management.
- Supporting a robust First and Second Line of Defence Compliance (Quality) monitoring system within the Reliability Function.
- Supporting with Audit Non-Conformance management and Safety Investigation Findings.
Experience / skills / qualifications
- Theoretical and practical application-level knowledge of commercial Continuing Airworthiness Management principles and practices – Proven experience in a similar role – Required
- Theoretical and practical application-level knowledge of EASA, UK CAA, UK Military and FAA Aviation Regulations – Advantageous
- Knowledge and experience in BCAR A8-21, A8-23 & A8-25 – Advantageous
- Practical application-level knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001 & ISO 27001 as applicable in the aviation environment – Advantageous
- Practical application-level knowledge of Safety Management System (SMS) principles and requirements as applicable in the aviation environment – Advantageous
- Technical Qualifications: – Required
- EASA / CAA / Other Part 66 B1/B2 Aircraft Engineer License, or equivalent, or
- Relevant Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering Degree, or
- 5 GCSE (O-Levels) at minimum Grade C / BTEC equivalent / Aviation Apprenticeship with proven relevant industry experience, or
- Relevant and proven Continuing Airworthiness Management and/or Reliability experience
- Relevant Aircraft (Airframe & Engine) Type Training or General Familiarisation Training – Advantageous
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.