Aircraft Mechanic

Position: Aircraft Mechanic

Employer: Gama Aviation

Location: Bournemouth Airport, Dorset, England

Employment type: Full time, Onsite

Working hours: 5-5-4 Shift Pattern, 12 Hour Shifts

You will be working on a full range of modern Business Jets and Turboprops, gaining valuable experience and potentially working towards your Aircraft Engineers License.

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.

Gama Aviation is a reputable Business Aviation company that operates on both fixed‑wing and rotary aircraft. We are growing and expanding with exciting contracts and have recently been selected as an Authorized Service Centre by Embraer.

Our modern base facility in Bournemouth offers a dynamic and progressive engineering environment and a career path that can include travel, personal growth opportunities and long‑term progression.

• Carry out assigned maintenance, repairs, and modification of aircraft and associated systems as allocated
• Clearly record on worksheets details of the tasks completed, accurately reflecting the works performed with time booking
• When not assigned to an aircraft, fully utilise available time productively to support the maintenance and cleanliness of the facility, and personal development for career growth
• Comply with all procedures detailed within the GAEL Maintenance Organisation Exposition
• Comply with all company health and safety policies, procedures and COSHH requirements
• Comply with all procedures listed in the current Staff Company Handbook
• Any other duties commensurate with the position

• At least 2 years recent experience of working in a Base or Line Support 145 organisation in a business jet or General Aviation Environment
• Completed a City and Guilds or diploma equivalent in aircraft engineering or relevant technical apprenticeship and/or trade qualifications
• Can demonstrate a high level of skill across multiple disciplines, such as mechanical, structural, and power plant tasks

• Great Work‑Life Balance with a 5-5-4 Shift Pattern
• Competitive Group Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance *
• Income Protection *
• Travel Insurance *
• 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