CAT Licensed Engineer

Line Up Aviation is a specialist aviation and aerospace recruitment company that has been operating worldwide for more than 35 years. We work with some of the industry's best-known companies who demand the highest standards.

On behalf of our global client, we are currently recruiting for a CAT A Licensed Aircraft Engineer. This position is to assist the Crew Chief and reports to the Chief Engineer, contributing to the safety, regulatory compliance, and operational effectiveness of all Part?145 / A8?23 aircraft maintenance activities. You will play a key role in ensuring that maintenance carried out within the Aircraft Maintenance Department at Bournemouth and at detached locations, is delivered to the highest standards to meet customer contractual requirements.

Job Title : CAT A Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Location :
Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Work Type :
Permanent

Salary :
Competitive plus a great benefits package

Relocation help is offered.

Due to the nature of this opportunity you should be a UK passport holder in order to be successful.

Maintain the overall performance of the aircraft maintenance operation and its personnel at the relevant station. This includes, but is not limited to :

Promote a "Just Culture" regarding safety and reporting of occurrences within the business

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 their duties are performed in a safe and proper manner and in accordance with the relevant Maintenance Manuals and the Maintenance Organisation Exposition

The certification of maintenance performed within the scope of their authorisation

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

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

Assisting the Crew Chief in prioritising tasks and scheduling requirements

Assisting the Crew Chief in the development of the team

Achieve optimal aircraft maintenance performance; maintain excellent customer and stakeholder relations

Proactive monitoring and maintenance of their authorisations to always ensure recency and compliance

Other tasks as set by the Crew Chief or Chief Engineer that are within the capabilities of the individual and required as part of the daily running of the engineering department

Team oriented with proven communication and influencing skills

Customer focussed with good personal and communication skills

Self-motivated, confident, and assertive

A demonstrated capability to work within, and adhere to, a defined set of organisational values

Medically fit to perform daily engineering duties including detachment working

A willingness to work shift patterns to suit the business needs

Security cleared to meet current UK and ITAR requirements in support of the business

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

Unrestricted CAA Part 66 A Licence with relevant 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

Good level of communication, team building, and partnership skills in dealing with stakeholders

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