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B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Manchester
11 months ago
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Job Title: B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Salary: £67,485 per annum dependent upon experience + bonus

Location: Manchester

Aeropeople have partnered with a rapidly expanding MRO who have been given a new fleet of military aircraft currently undergoing conversion. They are currently looking for B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineers typed on B777, to be based at their site in Manchester.

Their services include aircraft repairs, modifications, and regulatory certifications. They have 4 aircraft hangars, 2 interior modification facilities and more than 40 line maintenance stations across the world. These facilities fuel the company’s drive to seamlessly blend a growing portfolio of MRO services to deliver all-encompassing aircraft maintenance, engineering and modification solutions to the global aviation industry.

The Licensed Engineers work a mixture of early and late shifts.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Maintenance, repair and overhaul of customer’s aircraft to include all forms of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and certification of maintenance within the scope of company approvals

  • Provide leadership and supervision of aircraft mechanics and support staff – leading the standards of maintenance execution by example

  • Ensuring the aircraft maintenance activity is performed in a timely and efficient manner to customer’s full satisfaction for on time performance and technical dispatch reliability

    Benefits:

  • Basic salary of £67,485 dependent upon experience

  • Annual Flexibility Bonus of £5,000

  • Company pension scheme

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

  • Death in Service benefit

  • Free Onsite parking

  • Length of Service Awards starting at 2 years with cash rewards

  • Company Sick Pay

    About You:

  • Part 66 CAA License, B1

  • Typed on B777 (this is mandatory)

  • Previous experience as a B1 LAE

  • Must be able to work in a dynamic environment and be flexible to meet changing working requirements

  • Excellent interpersonal skills

  • Organisational skills

  • Good communication skills

  • Full UK Driving licence Essential

  • Knowledge of MS Office applications

    About Aeropeople:

    Whether you’re looking for your next job or searching out the next superstar to join your team…

    Aeropeople’s expertise and experience is entrenched in the aerospace, aviation, engineering, motorsport, automotive, and defence industries. We have the insight and know-how at both a local and international level to help bring people and businesses together, saving time and energy. Our capability is validated through our Engineering Services division encompassing Aircraft Line Maintenance services and Continuing Airworthiness Maintenance Organisation (CAMO), combined with our Aviation Training division offering technical training aircraft courses.

    During registration, please let us know where you are currently located or which locations you would consider taking a position in, required salary and notice period.

    For the latest news, events and jobs please search ‘Aeropeople Ltd’ on LinkedIn and Facebook for our latest jobs

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