The position is to assist the Shift Supervisor in being responsible to the Chief Engineer for the safety, regulatory compliance, and operational performance of all Part-145 and/or A8-23 aircraft maintenance activities within the aircraft maintenance team.

The B1 LAE will provide support to the team with engineering decisions and provide guidance with regards to personal and team development. Operational activities are based around customer requirements; therefore, the preparedness to work additional hours, be on call, and travel to deliver a successful maintenance business is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
Promoting a "Just Culture" with regard to safety and reporting of occurrences within the business
Maintenance of aircraft and aircraft equipment as allocated by the Shift Supervisor, including base maintenance scheduled aircraft checks and daily operational requirements on the flightline
Certification of B1 maintenance activities performed during shift operations
Supporting aircraft away from home base when necessary, including daily flying or defect rectification on an ad-hoc basis
Ground movements of aircraft assigned by the Shift Supervisor
Ensuring all technical staff carry out their duties in a safe and proper manner and in accordance with the relevant Maintenance Manuals and the Company Exposition
Timely completion of all aircraft documentation relating to maintenance activities performed
Ensuring areas under supervision are always kept clean and tidy
Evaluating existing standards, practices, and procedures with a view to continuous improvement and efficiency
Assisting the Shift Supervisor in the day-to-day functions of the team and deputising in their absence
Achieving optimal aircraft maintenance performance; maintaining excellent customer and stakeholder relations

Job Requirements:

Unrestricted UK Part 66 B1.1 Licence
Britten Norman BN2-T (RR250) Type Rating
Experience within an aircraft maintenance department
Working knowledge of regulatory requirements related to aircraft maintenance
Proven ability to adhere to schedules and meet deadlines using basic project management skills
High level of communication, team building, and partnership skills
Ability to motivate people and influence change
Experience with continuous improvement projects

Motivations:

Willingness to work shift patterns to suit business and customer needs
Good change and project management skills
Team-oriented with proven communication and influencing skills
Customer-focused with exceptional personal and communication skills
Self-motivated, confident, and assertive
Capability to work within and adhere to organisational values
Medically fit to perform daily engineering duties including detachment working
Ability to achieve the highest level of MOD Security clearance to meet current UK and ITAR requirements

Additional Information:

7 days on, 7 days off with 11 hours per day covering lates and earlies between 07:00 and 02:00
Type courses provided if required
Travel is at the engineer's own cost, but accommodation is provided
If you are a B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to further your career in the aerospace industry, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated team in Greater London