B1.3 Licensed Engineer

Division Ground

Location Staverton

Job Details

/ Position: B1.3 Licensed Engineer

/ Location: Staverton

/ Working Hours: 6-4-4 Shift Pattern

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits
• Generous welcome bonus or relocation support
• Great Work-Life Balance with a 6-4-4 Shift Pattern
• Type rating training for suitable engineers
• Visa Sponsorship Support for eligible applicants
• Opportunities for professional development
  
  

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.

You Will Hold a UK CAA Part-66 B1.3 Licence And Have Relevant Rotary Aircraft Maintenance Experience. We Are Particularly Interested In Engineers Holding Any Of The Following Type Ratings

• Leonardo AW109
• Leonardo AW139
• Leonardo AW169
• Airbus H145
  
  

You don’t necessarily need to already hold our specific aircraft type rating.

We will consider experienced Licensed Engineers from across the rotary sector, including Offshore (Oil & Gas), HEMS/SAR, Military, or Onshore Utility backgrounds, who hold other turbine helicopter type ratings. For suitable candidates, type rating training onto our fleet will be provided. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced helicopter engineer looking to move into high-end Business Aviation, broaden their rotary experience, and develop prestigious new type

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

/ 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

/ 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
  
  

Qualifications

/ Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:

• A valid UK CAA Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence category B1.3, with category C being highly desirable
• 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
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team
• Strong communication and organisation skills
  
  

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

• Great work life balance with a 6-4-4 shift pattern
• 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.