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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 an A Licensed Aircraft Engineer. This position is to assist the Crew Chief and reports to the Chief Engineer, contributing to the safety, regulatory compliance, and operational effectiveness of all Part‑145/A8‑23 aircraft maintenance activities. You will play a key role in ensuring that maintenance carried out within the Aircraft Maintenance Department, and at detached locations, is delivered to the highest standards to meet customer contractual requirements.
Special Conditions
Aircraft maintenance is a highly regulated environment where safety, quality, and full regulatory compliance are always the top priorities. The A‑Licensed Engineer is expected to champion a safety‑first culture, prioritising safe practices above operational pressures or schedule demands. Consistently maintaining the highest levels of compliance across all relevant areas is essential.
A strong commitment to promoting Safety, Health, Environment (SHE) and Security standards is required, particularly in relation to fleet maintenance activities.
Operational demands are driven by customer requirements. As such, flexibility is essential, including the willingness to work additional hours and undertake detachment assignments within the UK and overseas. This flexibility is a key component in supporting the successful delivery of the maintenance operation.
Key Responsibilities
Safety first. Operate at Draken in accordance with the SHE Technical Standards. Identify where the SHE Technical Standards are applicable to appointed operations/tasks and apply safe systems of work identified.
Maintain the overall performance of the aircraft maintenance operation and its personnel at the relevant station. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Safety, Quality & Regulatory Compliance
- Promote a “Just Culture” regarding safety and reporting of occurrences within the business
- To be particularly responsible for the maintenance and certification of the said maintenance of aircraft and aircraft equipment as allocated into their control by the Crew Chief
- Support operations and maintenance of aircraft at main base in addition to detached locations worldwide
- The supervision and performance of ground movements of aircraft assigned to them
- Ensuring that their duties are performed in a safe and proper manner and in accordance with the relevant Maintenance Manuals and the Maintenance Organisation Exposition
- The certification of maintenance performed within the scope of their authorisation
- To ensure the correct and timely completion of all aircraft documentation relating to the maintenance activities performed under their certification
- Ensure work areas are always kept clean and tidy
- Evaluate all existing standards, practices, and procedures with a view to continuous improvement and efficiency
- Assist the Crew Chief (where applicable) in the day-to-day functions of the team
- Assisting the Crew Chief in prioritising tasks and scheduling requirements
- Assisting the Crew Chief in the development of the team
- Ensuring company core values are maintained at all times
- Achieve optimal aircraft maintenance performance; maintain excellent customer and stakeholder relations
- Proactive monitoring and maintenance of their authorisations to always ensure recency and compliance
- Other tasks as set by the Crew Chief or Chief Engineer that are considered to be within the capabilities of the individual and required as part of the daily running of the engineering department
Personal Skills / Abilities
- Team oriented with proven communication and influencing skills
- Customer focussed with good personal and communication skills
- Self-motivated, confident, and assertive
- A demonstrated capability to work within, and adhere to, a defined set of organisational values
- Medically fit to perform daily engineering duties including detachment working
- A willingness to work shift patterns to suit the business needs
- Security cleared to meet current UK and ITAR requirements in support of the business
Educational / Vocational Qualifications
- Previous experience within an aircraft maintenance department that may include line, base or workshop environments
- Unrestricted CAA Part 66 A Licence with relevant company authorisations as applicable
- Proven track record, over 5 years’ experience within an aircraft maintenance environment is essential
- Good knowledge of regulatory requirements related to aircraft maintenance is essential
- Ability to work and deliver to deadlines
- Good level of communication, team-building, and partnership skills in dealing with stakeholders
- 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.
At all our sites internationally, every member of the Draken 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.