B1 Licensed Engineer

Position: B1/2 Licenced Aircraft Engineer
Location: Luton Airport
Working Hours: Shift OR Mon – Fri

We offer flexible working patterns, including Monday to Friday or 5/5/4 shifts, with the option to work day shifts only or a mix of days and nights.

• Generous Welcome Bonus and Relocation Support
• Exceptional shift allowance on top of basic salary
• Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits!
• Flexible working patterns
• Type Rating Training included for the right individuals!
• Opportunities for professional development!

Gama Aviation is a very reputable Business Aviation company, working on both fixed wing and rotary aircrafts. We are continuing to grow and expand, with exciting contracts being secured; we have recently been selected to be an Authorized Service Centre by Embraer, who set an understandably high bar to become part of their global network.

In light of this fantastic news, we seeking talented B1 and B2 Licenced Engineers to join our Engineering Team at our Luton Airport site. This role will perform and certify Line and AOG maintenance activities in a timely and efficient manner whist providing the highest level of customer service.

Working within a small team to manage multiple aircraft inputs over a single shift, you must be prepared to work flexibly as part of a team and as an integral part of the Gama Engineering Group, possessing strong communication, organisation, and leadership skills. To be considered for this position you will hold, a UK CAA/EASA Part 66 B1 or B2 Licence, preferably with one of the following type ratings:

• Cessna Citation 560
  
  XLS
• Cessna Citation 680/680A
• EMB 505 Phenom 300
• Falcon 2000
• Bombardier Challenger 350 & 650
• Bombardier Global / Global Express BD-700 series

Preferred candidates will already hold one of the listed type ratings, however applicants with other similar type ratings will be considered as training and type courses may be provided.

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 potential type training provided to develop your skills and capabilities.

Gama Aviation is a hugely diverse business that offers much more than perhaps its name would suggest. Yes, we fly but we also save lives, provide mission critical intelligence, and build systems that deliver decisive advantage.

With operations in the UK, US, Middle East and Hong Kong a career with us can offer travel, personal growth opportunities and the ability for long-term progression in a fast paced and dynamic service industry.

• Responsible for the successful completion of all allocated, planned and ad-hoc maintenance tasks
• Ensure the completion of scheduled customer order requirements when acting as supervising, certifying engineer for a given input
• Responsible for the management of and performance/quality of performed works in compliance with applicable company process and procedures
• Ensure correct compliance with applicable regulatory requirements
• Maintain the required engineering licence and applicable type rating as required to perform duties and be responsible for ensuring licences and type ratings do not lapse and are kept up to date
• Accountable for providing professional communication with customers and contacts as required
• Individual responsibility for booking accurate, and consistent timekeeping in applicable software system

Essential

• A UK CAA Part 66 Licence Category B1 or B2
• Previous aircraft line and AOG maintenance experience with a wide knowledge and skill range in servicing, inspection repair and modifications
• Satisfactory recency as required for issue of applicable certifying approval
• Full UK Driving licence
• Hold a type rating from the above list

• Great Work-Life Balance with flexible working patterns
• 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

* (Subject to insurance underwriting)

Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 20 working days then your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.