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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
The role of the B1 Senior Licenced Aircraft Engineer (SLAE) is to assist the Shift Supervisor in being responsible to the Senior Base Engineer, for the safety, regulatory compliance and operational performance of all EASA Part-145 aircraft maintenance activities at the DTVA Maintenance facility and detached locations, essential to the effective delivery of customer contractual requirements. In addition, the SLAE will provide support to the team with engineering decisions and provide guidance with regard to personal and team development.
Key Requirements
- Safety, Quality & Regulatory Compliance
- To be particularly responsible for the maintenance of aircraft, aircraft equipment as allocated to his/her control by the Shift Supervisor
- The ground movements of aircraft assigned to him/her by the Shift Supervisor
- 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 shift supervisor
- Evaluate all existing standards, practices and procedures with a view to continuous improvement and efficiency
- Assist the Shift Supervisor (where applicable) in the day to day functions of the team and deputise in their absence
- Assistant the Shift Supervisor in prioritising tasks and scheduling requirements
- Assisting the Shift Supervisor in the development of the team
- Ensuring company values involving staff and development practices are in place
- Achieve optimal aircraft maintenance performance; maintain excellent customer and stakeholder relations
- Other tasks as set by the Shift Supervisor or Senior Base Engineer that are considered to be within the capabilities of the individual and required as part of the daily running of the engineering department
Experience / skills / qualifications
- Unrestricted EASA B1 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
- Basic business skills to understand financial management
- Proven ability to work and deliver, to time pressure and deadlines, using basic project management skills.
- Demonstrated high level in Communication, Team Building and Partnership skills in dealing with stakeholders
- The demonstrated ability to motivate people and influence change in line with company organisational values
- An understanding, or preferably evidence, of working within a continuous improvement project.
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.
We are also an Armed Forces friendly organization, and as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who meet 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.