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Are you an experienced B2 Engineer? Do you hold a relevant B2 license and a type rating or EASA license? If so, our client, an aviation service provider, is recruiting for B2 Engineers for their site in Carterton. The role will be based in Carterton and will include international travel. You will be responsible for carrying out scheduled and unscheduled avionics maintenance on aircrafts.
 
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Permanent
Salary dependent on experience plus overtime
Rotating shift, 7am to 7pm days – 7pm to 7am nights
 
Carterton
 
B2 Engineer
Job Description

Carrying out scheduled and unscheduled avionics maintenance on aircrafts.
Assuming direct control of relevant aircrafts.
Coordinating the ground movement of aircrafts assigned by the Line Controller.
Certifying all servicing and maintenance tasks in accordance with their scope of approval.
This is a sponsored reservist position, based in Carterton with overseas travel. 
B2 Engineer
Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

Demonstrable experience carrying out maintenance activities on commercial or military aircraft.
Holder of a relevant B1 or B2 License.
Holder of a type rating or EASA License.
Eligible for SC clearance. 
B2 Engineer
Company Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Employer pension contribution up to 10%
Call out Gratuity
SR Bounty
Annual bonus scheme
Private medical insurance and health cash plan
Electric vehicle scheme
Life assurance and 4x death in service 
 
Please apply below if this role is of interest

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