B1/B2 Licence Engineer

Air Personnel are delighted to be supporting a client based in Kent for several licence engineers

CAA-UK B1 or B2 Licensed Engineer Dash-8

Our client is a leader in international aerospace.

They provide a wide range of aviation and related services to domestic and international markets.

We are looking for several CAA-UK B1 or B2 Licensed engineers for positions in the UK.

Shift pattern ideally is 5,5,4 but this can be discussed.

Preferably having an initial type training on your licence. Type training can be provided if you have had hands on experience with a similar type.

The purpose of the role to maintain the Dash-8 -100/200/300 aircraft Airframe & Powerplant system in a serviceable and airworthy condition.

This is a permanent position and it includes scheduled deployments required to support operations.

B1 Duties and Responsibilities:

The Licensed Engineer, duties and responsibilities will include but is not limited to:

Adjusts, aligns, and calibrates aircraft systems, using hand tools, gauges, and test equipment.

Examine and inspect engines, airframe and other components for cracks, breaks, leaks, and wear.

Assembles and installs aircraft, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic components, and accessories, using hand tools and power tools.

Services and maintaining aircraft systems by performing tasks, such as flushing systems, cleaning screens, greasing moving parts, and functional checks.

Engine rigging, low and high-power runs.

Report HSE hazards, incidents, near misses, and issues as per approved company procedure.

Any additional duties and responsibilities may be added provided they do not conflict with those of other management personnel.

Be familiar with all company processes and documents pertaining to his/her work.

Commit to Environment, Health & Safety policies, and procedure.

Qualifications:

Unrestricted B1 Licence

Minimum of 3 years’ experience working as a B1 Licensed Engineer, in either a line maintenance or modification/installation environment.

Experience with turboprop aircraft such as Dash-8 -100/200/300 “Classic” aircraft or ATR 42/72 and related aircraft systems is preferred.

Excellent troubleshooting and strong analytic skills.

Excellent communications skills both written and oral.

Innovative, flexible, and adaptable.

Highly self-motived, capable of working as part of a team, as well as leading a team.

Ability to work in a challenging and dynamic environment.

Must possess strong interpersonal, organization, collaborative skills.

Must be able to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check prior to employment.

Willingness to live and work at the secondary base outside the homebase for periods of time.

B2 Duties and Responsibilities:

The Licensed Engineer, duties and responsibilities will include but is not limited to:

Able to read, interpret and manufacture wire looms as per design drawing.

Carrying out installation and testing/troubleshooting of final wire assemblies as per design drawings.

Planning work schedules and drafting task procedures as per the design drawings in accordance with the required standards and procedural requirements.

Report HSE hazards, incidents, near misses, and issues as per approved company procedure.

Any additional duties and responsibilities may be added provided they do not conflict with those of other management personnel.

Be familiar with all company processes and documents pertaining to his/her work.

Commit to Environment, Health & Safety policies, and procedure.

Qualifications:

Unrestricted B2 Licence

Minimum of 3 years’ experience working as a B2 Licensed Engineer, in either a line maintenance or modification/installation environment.

Experience with turboprop aircraft such as Dash-8 -100/200/300 “Classic” aircraft or ATR 42/72 and related aircraft systems is preferred.

Must have completed a recognised training for avionics work (ex-military, technical institute or have equivalent experience through program such as the International Correspondence School.

Experience working on a variety of avionics equipment, such as Communication, Navigation and associated displays and management systems.

Experience in installation and troubleshooting of “Mission” equipment, i.e. Radar, Infrared Camera, Mission Management Systems, etc, considered an asset.

Innovative, flexible, and adaptable.

Highly self-motived, capable of working as part of a team.

Ability to work in a challenging and dynamic environment.

Must possess strong interpersonal, organization, communications skills.

Must be able to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check prior to employment.

Willingness to live and work at the secondary base outside the homebase for periods of time.

This is an excellent opportunity to part of a great team and work for a fantastic employer. Please contact Michelle for further information