Military Pathway to B1 License - Aircraft Mechanic

Military Pathway to B1 License - Aircraft Mechanic

STS Forces to Civilian Transition Programme 2024

Working in partnership, Carbon60 and STS Aviation Services are providing ex-military talent an opportunity to take a vital next step as they transition back into civilian life.

Through the Forces to Civilian Transition Programme 2024, we're not just offering you a chance to be part of one of the leading engineering companies in the global aviation industry, gain vital experience and benefit from the security and support employment provides; we're proposing a legacy.

Join us in a dynamic environment, in which you engage in hands-on training with the latest in aviation technology and a fleet as diverse as your skill set, and journey from classroom to cockpit as you work towards gaining a CAA Part-66 Category B Licence - your ticket to landing an exciting and endlessly-rewarding new career in aviation.

The role: Military Pathway to B1 Licence or B2 Licence - Aircraft Mechanic

Carbon60 will provide all the training required to complete your CAA Part-66 Category B licence modules whilst performing OJT in a live hanger environment. This will be a 2-year programme including 26 weeks of training.

A hangar-based OJT with a global MRO will also be arranged and provided by Carbon60, for you to complete your CAA CAP 741 Logbook ready for application to the CAA.

Additionally, you'll benefit from a tailored ILM-accredited leadership program at the foundation degree level, which is designed to take and grow your existing military leadership prowess and help you develop leadership skills for transition into a civilian environment.

The work will be based in Birmingham with the 26 weeks training taking place in Manchester.

Please note: A minimum of 4 years of avionic or mechanical experience is required to join the programme.

Earn as you learn:

Upon joining the programme, you'll receive a competitive starting salary of £40,000+.

When the training is completed and your licence gained, you'll be rewarded with an impressive salary of £64,785.

Carbon60's Commitment to You:

As you learn, develop and build towards gaining high-level qualifications and a rewarding new career, earning a fantastic salary along the way, Carbon60 promise to provide:

• Dedicated transitional support, designed to guide you on a seamless transition into civilian life.
• An inclusive, supportive culture in which you're encouraged to be creative, individual and your authentic self.
• Unmatched benefits that go beyond a competitive salary to take your career to new heights.

Role specifics:

Start date - January 2025
Interview date - 11th December
Rate - £40,000 starting, rising to £64,785 when training is completed.
Base Location - Birmingham Airport (Training in Manchester)

Once the programme has been completed and your license has been gained, you will then move into a role with STS defence completing the below duties and responsibilities:

• Carry out and certify aircraft maintenance within company approvals.
• Ensure all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance requirements are accomplished.
• Order spares using customer and company processes, complete paperwork for unserviceable components, and record maintenance activities accurately.
• Support adhoc AOG requirements.
• Perform required aircraft maintenance efficiently and promptly.
• Rectify defects on inbound aircraft.
• Meet and greet inbound aircraft and debrief the crew.
• Conduct engineering dispatch of all aircraft as required.
• Carry out maintenance tasks with minimal supervision.
• Maintain a high standard of work in all tasks.
• Complete all required documentation.
• Comply with company procedures, policies, regulations, and MOE.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Ensure all work adheres to Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.

If you have any questions or would like to arrange a call to discuss in further detail, please do not hesitate to get in touch.