Licensed Aircraft Engineer B1

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The Role

We are currently recruiting for a B1 Licenced Aircraft Engineer. The position is to assist the Crew Chief in being responsible to the Chief Engineer, for the safety, regulatory compliance and operational performance of all Part-145/A8-23 aircraft maintenance activities within the Aircraft Maintenance department and detached locations, essential to the effective delivery of customer contractual requirements. In addition, the LAE will provide support to the team with engineering decisions and provide guidance regarding personal and team development.

Key Responsibilities

To be particularly responsible for the maintenance and certification of the said maintenance of aircraft and aircraft equipment as allocated into their control by the Crew Chief

Support operations and maintenance of aircraft at main base in addition to detached locations worldwide.

The supervision and performance of ground movements of aircraft assigned to them.

Ensuring that all technical staff working within their supervision carries out their duties in a safe andproper manner and in accordance with the relevant Maintenance Manuals, and the Maintenance Organisation Exposition.

The certification of maintenance performed by their team.

To ensure the correct and timely completion of all aircraft documentation relating to the maintenance activities performed under their supervision and certification.

To co-ordinate engineering activities, enabling the team to complete tasks to target and within budget

To review the team performance and provide feedback to the Crew Chief

Ensure areas under supervision are always kept clean and tidy.

Evaluate all existing standards, practices, and procedures with a view to continuous improvement and efficiency

Assist the Crew Chief (where applicable) in the day-to-day functions of the team and deputise in their absence

Assisting the Crew Chief in prioritising tasks and scheduling requirements

Assisting the Crew Chief in the development of the team

Ensuring company core values are maintained at all times

Previous experience within an aircraft maintenance department that may include, line, base or workshop environments.

Unrestricted CAA Part 66 B1 and/or B2 licence with relevant type rating(s) and/or company authorisations as applicable.
• Proven track record, over 5 years’ experience within an aircraft maintenance environment is essential

Good knowledge of Regulatory requirements related to aircraft maintenance is essential

Ability to work and deliver to deadlines

Good level of Communication, Team Building and Partnership skills in dealing with stakeholders.

The ability to motivate people and influence change in line with company organisational values

An understanding, or preferably evidence, of working within a continuous improvement project.

Our employee values

Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and we celebrate the differences that a diverse workforce brings. A range of perspective and talent supports our values and drives our success, with a mix of voices generating better discussions, business decisions and outcomes for all.

At all our sites internationally, every member of the Draken Europe team is accountable to ensure that we are all treated fairly and with respect.

We are also an Armed Forces friendly organisation, and as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who met the criteria in our job specifications.

In line with our Disability Confident Commitments, we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process, please liaise with us if any reasonable adjustments are required.

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