B1.3 Licensed Engineer

/ Position: B1.3 Licensed Engineer

/ Location: Staverton

/ Working Hours: Mon-Fri or 6-4-4 Shift Pattern

• Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
• Generous Welcome Bonus and/or Relocation Package
• Flexible Working Patterns
• Type Rating Training included and opportunities for Professional Development
• Visa Sponsorship Support for eligible applicants
• For more details, read on!

Gama Aviation is currently recruiting for B1.3 Licensed Engineers based at our Staverton site. The B1.3 Licensed Engineer would be reporting to the Chief Engineer and would be joining our dynamic and progressive Engineering Team. You will be primarily responsible for the delivery of serviceable aircraft and engineering facilities, capable of fulfilling the operational requirements of our customers. This role is based at Staverton however on occasion, the B1.3 Licensed Engineer may be required to perform line maintenance away from Staverton.

As part of this role, you must be prepared to work flexibly as part of a team and as an integral part of the Gama Aviation Engineering Group, possessing strong communication, organisation and leadership skills. To be considered for this position you will hold a UK CAA B1.3 Licence, preferably with one of the following type ratings:

• Leonardo AW139
• Leonardo AW169
• Airbus H145

The successful candidate will join a long established and respected forward-thinking company that has a proven pedigree in career development within the organisation, with type and non-type training provided to develop your skills and capabilities.

For applicants who do not currently have the right to live and work in the UK or require sponsorship in their next position, Gama Aviation may consider providing visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship is subject to the role being eligible and the applicant meeting the criteria set by the UK Home Office.

/ About us:

Gama Aviation is a hugely diverse business that offers much more than perhaps its name would suggest. Yes, we fly but we also save lives, provide mission critical intelligence, and build systems that deliver decisive advantage.

With operations in the UK, Jersey, Europe and the Middle East, a career with us can offer travel, personal growth opportunities and the ability for long-term progression in a fast paced and dynamic service industry.

/ Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the successful completion of all allocated, planned and ad-hoc maintenance tasks
• Responsible for the management of and performance/quality of performed works in compliance with applicable company process and procedures
• Ensure correct compliance with applicable regulatory requirements
• Maintain the required engineering licence and applicable type rating as required to perform duties and be responsible for ensuring licences and type ratings do not lapse and are kept up to date
• Accountable for providing professional communication with customers and contacts as required
• Individual responsibility for booking accurate, and consistent timekeeping in applicable software system
• Completion of work in a safe and appropriate manner considering risk to personnel, property and reputation
• Completion of maintenance as directed by the Maintenance Manager or Central Planning Department
• Reporting defects to the Maintenance Manager or Central Planning Department
• Reporting issues regarding matters of Health and Safety or Flight Safety, via the Company’s reporting system
• Engineering additional duties as directed by the Maintenance Management or Central Planning Department

/ Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:

Essential

• A UK CAA Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence category B1.3
• Previous aircraft base maintenance experience with a wide knowledge and skill range in servicing, inspection repair and modifications
• The ability to work alone and the willingness to travel. This role is shift based primarily at our Staverton HQ but may require cover across the whole country to support AOG situations as necessary
• A good working knowledge of the regulations and requirements associated with aircraft maintenance, Health & Safety and Human Factors

Advantageous:

• Type rating on at least one of the following; Leonardo AW139, Leonardo AW169 or Airbus H145

/ In addition to a Competitive Salary, we will offer you:

• Flexible Working Patterns
• Competitive Group Pension Scheme
• Comprehensive Life Assurance *
• Comprehensive Income Protection *
• Comprehensive Travel Insurance *
• Comprehensive Private Healthcare (after successful passing of probation) *
• Free Car Parking
• 2 Paid Volunteering Days each calendar year (subject to line manager approval)
• Investment in Training, Qualifications and Professional Development

*(Subject to insurance underwriting)

Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 20 working days then your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.