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Maintrol Engineer

Qualitair Aviation Group, a Randstad Company
London
10 months ago
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Job Description Are you ready to join a leading organisation in a dynamic team that is driven by passion and known for excellence?We are excited to be working with British Airways on the recruitment of Maintrol Engineers !We are looking to recruit highly motivated candidates that will be joining a Maintrol team within the Engineering organisation on a permanent basis at Heathrow .About the Role:All Maintrol engineers are responsible for leading the Engineering activities to prevent and/or recover AOGs worldwide, driving safe, efficient and expedient actions in support of Engineering and operational needs.We are looking for licensed engineers who have experience in aircraft maintenance (as a B1/B2 license holder) or experience in Maintrol Control Centres within operational environments.Requirements:Engineering technical background as a licensed engineer with the ability to hold CAA / EASA approvals and company approvals.Hold an HNC / HND or equivalent in an Aerospace Engineering subject.Recognised Aircraft Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent industry experience.B1 / B2 Licence without Type rating.The ability to hold and exercise EASA Part 145 Technical Engineer / Part 21 CCE or CVE approvals will also be a qualification to highly consider for the role.What's in it for you?Competitive salary with bonus opportunity.Annual Management Performance Bonus scheme.Additional Premium pay when working on Bank Holidays due to Shift Roster.Company Pension scheme.Life Insurance benefit paid by the company.Healthcare Plan for employees, with the possibility to extend it to family members.Staff Travel benefit, including an additional Annual Booking Concession.Access to Childcare vouchers scheme and dedicated benefit schemes available to TMGs (i.e. Electric Car scheme, Dental Insurance, etc.).Access to special prices and discounts in hotels, car rentals, etc.Free parking at work and options for parking whilst on holiday.Access to dedicated training and professional development through our Global Learning Academy.This is a rare opportunity not to be missed!Apply today for more details!** PLEASE NOTE, you must have the right to live and work in the UK to be considered **#J-18808-Ljbffr

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