Senior Avionics Engineer

Job Title: B2 Licensed Technician (line)- Sponsored Reservist Salary : £68,868 per annum plus shift allowance and additional payments This is an opportunity to be part of a world leading aviation service provider, working for a company that is truly committed to the development of its employees. The business provides end to end maintenance, military and civil flying programmes, training and major aircraft upgrades. The purpose of the B2 Licensed Technician is to perform A ircraft Maintenance tasks, in accordance with company quality and regulatory airworthiness standards and working in conjunction with the Shift Manager to ensure that the operational service meets all of the customer’s contractual requirements. You will be a reservist employed by my client which is not the same as being employed by the RAF. As a Sponsored Reservist you will be deployed in support of my client’s specific aircraft. To qualify for Sponsored Reservist status you must hold a UK passport, be medically and dentally fit, and maintain the required fitness level. Please note that this role will involve working a mixture of day and night shifts and will require someone able to be deployed for up to 6 months of the year. Undertake scheduled and un-scheduled Aircraft Maintenance in accordance with the required regulatory and company requirements. · Be responsible to the Shift Manager or nominated deputy for the receipt/ dispatch and servicing of aircraft. mandatory inspection; role changes and aircraft re-fuelling within the scope of the Company Authorisation and in accordance with company procedures in a safe an efficient manner. · Certify all servicing and maintenance tasks in accordance with their scope of authorisation and under the authority of the company Quality Manager. · Ensure that all technical staff working under his supervision perform their duties in a safe and correct manner and in accordance with the relevant documentation. · Assume direct control of documentation for aircraft under his control and ensuring that all required certification entries are promptly and correctly recorded. · Be available at short notice to perform AOG recovery of aircraft from deployed operations. · Liaise and discuss technical issues and forthcoming scheduled inputs with Planning. · Co-ordinate the ground movement of aircraft assigned by the Shift Manager. · Report all safety / disciplinary matters to the immediate Line Manager. · Be personally responsible for delivering a safe service in all facets of the role in line with the requirements of the SMS, Quality and Environmental Management Systems. This Includes maintaining awareness of the company safety and quality policies and the applicable hazard analyses. · Document control management skills. · Investigation and analysis skills. · Motivation and leadership capability for building the corporate safety culture. · Resource management and planning. · Understanding of company policies. · Annual shift allowance of £7,500 (paid monthly)· 12 per quarter if deployed or completed any RAF training · 30 per hour · Annual Bonus scheme · Contributory Pension scheme · 26 holiday days inc bank holidays (shift pattern)· Private Medical Insurance · Health Cash Plan · Life Assurance Cover · Employee Assistance Programme · Local gym discount · Relocation packages available on an individual basis Demonstrable experience on commercial or military aircraft. · Have previously held company approvals on commercial aircraft or military equivalent. · Hold a Full UK Driving Licence. Please note that in order to apply for this role you will need to be eligible for SC (Secret Level) UK Security Clearance. Aeropeople’s expertise and experience is entrenched in the aerospace, aviation, engineering, motorsport, automotive, and defence industries. We have the insight and know-how at both a local and international level to help bring people and businesses together, saving time and energy. Our capability is validated through our Engineering Services division encompassing Aircraft Line Maintenance services and Continuing Airworthiness Maintenance Organisation (CAMO), combined with our Aviation Training division offering technical training aircraft courses. For the latest news, events and jobs please search ‘Aeropeople Ltd’ on LinkedIn and Facebook for our latest jobs