Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Job Title:

Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Location:

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Compensation:
63,949. + Benefits Role Type:
Full time / Permanent Role :
SF73971

Shape the future of aviation engineering with Babcock At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Licensed Aircraft Engineer at Gloucestershire Airport (Staverton), near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.

The role

As a Licensed Aircraft Engineer, you’ll be part of our Aviation business, supporting the safe and efficient delivery of Base Maintenance across a varied fleet. You’ll carry out inspections, rectification work and technical support to ensure our aircraft remain fully mission-ready for customers across the UK. This role gives you the opportunity to apply and grow your technical expertise while contributing to the delivery of critical aviation services.

Day-to-day, you will be:

Carrying out aircraft inspections, system checks and rectification work to support scheduled and emergent Base Maintenance.

Requesting and coordinating spare parts, tooling and materials for maintenance and workshop activity.

Working closely with Supervisors, Certifying Staff and the Maintenance Coordinator to ensure all tasks meet regulatory and internal standards.

Providing clear technical updates to stakeholders across the operation.

Supporting aircraft availability at Staverton and occasionally at other sites.

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to pass a targeted medical questionnaire and/or medical examination as a condition of employment for this role.

This role is full time working 40 hours per week and is based on site at Gloucestershire Airport, Staverton.

Essential experience of the Licenced Aircraft Engineer:

Strong working knowledge of aircraft maintenance standards.

Background in Base and/or Line Maintenance with solid technical understanding of rotary aircraft airframe and engine systems.

Experience with in UK aviation operations; rotary wing, HEMS or Police aviation experience advantageous.

Good understanding of CAA regulations, including SMS and Human Factors.

Confident communicator able to work effectively with people at all levels.

Qualifications for the Licenced Aircraft Engineer:

Category C Aircraft Maintenance Licence is desirable.

Category B2 Aircraft Maintenance Licence is desirable but not essential.

CAA Part 66 Licenced B1.3 AML Aircraft Maintenance Licence, ideally including type ratings for EC135 and BK117/H145 aircraft.

Security Clearance The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels -  ().What we offer

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance

Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva Digi Care+Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave

Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity.

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