Engine Technician

Position

Engine Technician

Kennington, Oxford

Mon‑Fri, 8:00am‑4:30pm

Are you a car mechanic with engine experience looking for an exciting new role where you can grow and develop your skills working in aviation? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Gama Aviation is currently recruiting for an Engine Technician to join our skilled engineering team in Kennington. This position is a dedicated piston aero engine overhaul technician who will be responsible for the overhaul and repair of piston aero engine cylinders.

To be considered for this position, you will have extensive mechanical engineering experience in either Aviation or Automotive industries. The successful candidate will join a long established and respected forward‑thinking company that has a proven pedigree in career development within the organisation.

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 overhaul and repair of piston aero engine cylinders, including the following activities:
• Refurbishment of cylinders.
• Cleaning, blasting, and polishing of cylinder components.
• Cylinder barrel honing and grinding.
• Valve guide replacement, reaming, seat grinding, and valve lapping.
• Valve leak testing.
• General machining of cylinder head – refacing exhaust ports.
• Carrying out dimensional inspection using micrometers.
• Gapping piston rings.
• Assembly of valve gear components in cylinder head.
• Maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety, with commercial awareness.
• Working directly from approved maintenance data, including electronic overhaul manuals and service bulletins.
• Accurate completion of stage worksheets, referencing correct data in line with company procedures.
• Prioritised requisitioning of spares to meet turnaround deadlines.

• Strong general mechanical engineering background, either in Aviation or Automotive discipline.
• Good working knowledge of internal combustion engines and associated components.
• Previous experience in piston engine restoration or refurbishment – this can be general engineering, such as classic car engine restoration or aviation‑specific areas.
• Background experience in basic manual machining and fabrication processes.
• Ideally, working knowledge of CAA regulations that apply to engine and component overhaul and repair.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer the following benefits:

• Competitive Group Pension Scheme
• Comprehensive Life Assurance
• Comprehensive Income Protection
• Comprehensive Travel Insurance
• Comprehensive Private Healthcare (after successful 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)