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We believe that mission success does not start with the mission itself. It begins with our people.
The Role
We are currently recruiting for a B1 Licenced Aircraft Engineer who will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of aircraft and equipment as directed.
Key Responsibilities
- To be 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.
- Ensure areas under supervision are kept clean and tidy at all times.
- Ensure and monitor that all tooling used is controlled and calibrated as required in accordance with company procedures.
Experience / skills / qualifications
- 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.
- 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.
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.