B2 Engineer

Leonardo
Yeovil
1 year ago
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Job Description:

Are you an experienced B2 Engineer who wants to work at: “The home of British helicopters”?

Leonardo Helicopters are currently recruiting for a B2 Engineer, working within the Civil Flight team, within our Aircraft Services department, based on-site at our Yeovil base. The main purpose of your role, will be to undertake and certify scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on a range of civil aircrafts (including; AW109, AW139, AW189 and AW169), in accordance with Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and European Aviation Safety Regulations (EASA.)

The Aircraft Services department provides aircraft maintenance expertise, advice and support to our customers and end users. Situated in our UK Customer Support and Training Division, whose main focus is supporting an extensive in-service helicopter fleet operated by many clients worldwide, including some of the most technologically advanced helicopters in the world.

Please note that this role is a JFF L6 (internal only.)

Carrying out scheduled maintenance scheduled and unscheduled maintenance ensure this maintenance is carried out on time with the approved schedule. Hourly and calendar based scheduled maintenance carried out in accordance with approved maintenance programme and OEM aircraft data. Unscheduled maintenance in accordance with OEM aircraft data. Trouble shooting and rectify aircraft defects in accordance with approved aircraft data. Inspection, removal and installation of avionic aircraft systems. Supervise civil flight technicians when required. Mentor Civil Flight trainee certifying engineers. Work at offsite locations in support of aircraft on ground (AOG.) Investigating and understanding human factors and the potential effects of human error, safety management system and raising Voluntary Occurrence Reports when necessary. Must have an aeronautical apprenticeship or service equivalent trade training. Must hold (as a minimum) a type rated CAA issued part 66 maintenance license in category B2. Have a previous experience working with the following aircraft; AW139 or AW189. Experience working with civil aircrafts, and extensive experience within a helicopter maintenance environment. Be familiar in the use of; wiring diagrams, serial numbers, breakdown procedures, work instructions, service bulletins, technical logs, manufacturer’s maintenance data and maintenance programmes. A strong understanding of CAA and EASA (Part; 145, 66 and M) regulations. Must be conversant with CAA CAP publications. Flexibility to travel, at short notice, to a number of different locations both nationally and internationally.

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Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance) Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution) Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers) Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

For a full list of our company, benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

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