B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer

10 hr shifts on Days between 0700 and 1900

Based at London Gatwick

Tools provided.

Due to continued expansion, we are looking for B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineers.

Candidates are required to hold a valid UK CAA Category B1 Part-66 Licence with type ratings on B737 NG, B757, 767, 777 or B787 aircraft.

The B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer will have responsibility for the supervision of Mechanics and inspection and certification of scheduled maintenance tasks, defect rectification, modifications, structural repairs and functional tests on Airframe, Engine and Electrical systems.

They will support the Aircraft Check Manager and allocate tasks to ensure the daily workload is completed and the production plan remains on schedule.

These roles report to the Maintenance Manager and are based at the London Gatwick facility.

Various shift patterns are available.

B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of Mechanics performing Base Maintenance on customer aircraft.
• Inspection and certification of scheduled maintenance tasks, defect rectification, modifications, structural repairs and functional tests on Airframe, Engine and Electrical systems.
• Complete all assigned work in a timely manner to optimise aircraft downtime.
• Ensure aircraft technical log book, maintenance documentation, job cards, work packages and zonal handovers are completed accurately and within prescribed timescales.
• Maintain a high standard of husbandry and cleanliness within assigned work areas.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company processes and procedures.
• Promote a just culture and report all incidents and occurrences in the Safety Management System.
• Highlight any technical issues, discrepancies or other issues to the Aircraft Check Manager.
• Actively support, promote and contribute to continuous improvement ideas and lean principles.
• Assist the management team in the day to day running of the London Gatwick Operation.
• Undertake any reasonable activities as required, including working away from London Gatwick.

Required Qualifications

• Hold a valid UK CAA Category B1 Part-66 Licence.
• Type rating on one or more of the following aircraft - B737 NG, B777 or B787.

Required Experience

• Must have a minimum of 1 year exercising certification privileges with experience working in a Line or Base Maintenance environment.
• Demonstrate 6 months recent experience on type and ability to hold and maintain appropriate company authorisations specific to role.
• Comprehensive understanding of Part-145 regulations.
• Previous experience of using AMOS or other Maintenance Management Systems.
• Meet the requirements to hold a London Gatwick Airport airside pass.
• Candidates must have the right to live and work in United Kingdom.