B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer

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The Role

Draken Europe is recruiting a B1 Licenced Aircraft Engineer (LAE) at our operating base near Bournemouth Airport. The B1 LAE will be focussed on Line Maintenance and duties will include; maintenance and repair of aircraft and equipment, control of resources and supervision of engineers.

Key Requirements

• Supervise and certify any work within the terms of their company authorisation within technical logs or on company worksheets / work cards.
• Carry out scheduled / unscheduled maintenance inspections, defect rectification, modifications, service bulletins on company aircraft as directed
• Ensure compliance with published maintenance documentation and company procedures including all SHE related aspects.
• Complete work cards in a timely manner and accurately record any additional defects found
• Notify the SLAE of any critical defects immediately and then work with the supervisor to develop solutions.
• To be particularly responsible for the maintenance of aircraft and / or the component allocated by the supervisor. This includes at detached locations in support of further operations.
• Liaise with those departments necessary to complete the tasks allocated
• Work within the budgets defined and highlight any potential financial risks when recognised
• Be responsible and accountable for the ground movement of aircraft as assigned by the SLAE
• Deputise for the SLAE in their absence
• Supervise and perform adequate safety checks prior to and during aircraft maintenance, particularly while performing functional tests.
• To assist the supervisory & management team with the development of best working practices within the business and support the personal development of the team.
• Assisting the SLAE’s with the monitoring of staff performance including, attendance, timekeeping and sickness.

   

  Experience / skills / qualifications

   

• Falcon 20 type rating
• Previous experience in a line maintenance operation acting as a certifier. Preferably with experience of base maintenance.
• Experience on pressurised twin engine turbine / turbo-prop aircraft above 5700KG
• Proven and recent supervisory experience leading teams and a proven record of delivery.
• Good leadership and motivational qualities.
• Commercial background – familiar with working to tight deadlines and budgetary requirements.

   

  Education:

   

• EASA Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence Category B1
• Approved apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Computer literate. (Aero-Trac Experience Preferred)
• Falcon 20 (CF700) Type Rating
• Falcon 20-5 (Honeywell TFE731) Type Rating (preferred)
• EASA Part 66 Licence category C (preferred)
• No licence restrictions
• Working knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements i.e., Part 145, Part 21, Part CAMO, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 27001.

   

  Motivations

   

• Self-starter who looks for lateral solutions.
• Needs to understand and deliver customer service, whilst representing the company interests.
• Needs to be able to enjoy working within a small team.
• An ability to work safely while meeting expected delivery schedules
• An ambition to cross trade and extend licence to cover category i.e. B2 certification privileges in the future.
• A willingness to work flexible hours, to assist in aircraft recoveries and deploy on short notice detachments when required.