B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Role Purpose

• The maintenance and repair of aircraft and equipment as directed. The control of resources as allocated. The supervision of engineers as necessary to enable the above purpose to be met.
• Awareness of and compliance all Regulatory and Health & Safety procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and certify any work within the terms of their company authorisation within technical logs or on company worksheets / work cards.
• Carry out scheduled / unscheduled maintenance inspections, defect rectification, modifications, service bulletins on company aircraft as directed
• Ensure compliance with published maintenance documentation and company procedures including all SHE related aspects.
• Complete work cards in a timely manner and accurately record any additional defects found
• Notify the SLAE of any critical defects immediately and then work with the supervisor to develop solutions.
• To be particularly 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.
• Promote a “Just Culture” with regard to safety and reporting of occurrences within the business
• Perform other tasks that are considered to be within the LAE sphere of influence, ability and control as determined by the relevant supervisor

Core Competencies

Experience:

• Falcon 20 type rating preferred
• 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.

Key Measures

Education:

• EASA Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence Category B2
• 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.

Motivations

• Self-starter who looks for lateral solutions.
• Needs to understand and deliver customer service, whilst representing the company interests.
• Needs to be able to enjoy working within a small team.
• An ability to work safely while meeting expected delivery schedules
• An ambition to cross trade and extend licence to cover category i.e. B2 certification privileges in the future.
• A willingness to work flexible hours, to assist in aircraft recoveries and deploy on short notice detachments when required.

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