Engine Technician
Job in
Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-06-19
Listing for:
Aviation JobSearch Europa
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-19
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Operations Engineer -
Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Operations Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position
Engine Technician
LocationKennington, Oxford
Working HoursMon-Fri, 8:00am-4:30pm
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 engines cylinders.
Responsibilities- Responsible for the overhaul and repair of piston aero engines cylinders including the following activities:
- Refurbishment of cylinders.
- Cleaning/blasting/polishing of cylinder components.
- Cylinder barrel honing/grinding.
- Valve guide replacement/reaming, seat grinding/valve lapping.
- Valve leak test.
- General machining of cylinder head - refacing exhaust ports.
- Carrying out dimensional inspection, use of micrometers etc.
- Gapping piston rings.
- Assembly of valve gear components in cylinder head.
- Maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety, with commercial awareness.
- Work directly from approved maintenance data, which is inclusive of 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/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 has a working knowledge of CAA regulations which applies to engine & component overhaul/repair.
- Competitive Group Pension Scheme.
- Comprehensive Life Assurance.
- Comprehensive Income Protection.
- Comprehensive Travel Insurance.
- Comprehensive 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.
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