B1.1 Licensed Engineer

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Retford, Lincolnshire, Gamston Airport, Retford

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Shift Supervisor in being responsible to the BMM, for the safety, regulatory compliance, and operational performance of all Part-145 aircraft maintenance activities within the aircraft maintenance team.
• Provide support to the team with engineering decisions and provide guidance with regards to personal, and team development.
• Promote a "Just Culture" with regard to safety and reporting of occurrences within the business
• To be particularly responsible for the maintenance of aircraft, aircraft equipment as allocated by the Shift Supervisor.
• Certification of B1 maintenance activities performed during shift operations.
• Where held and required C Certification of aircraft released from base maintenance activity.
• Ensure a high standard of mechanical engineering functions.
• Assist the Planning Manager to ensure all resources, parts and equipment are available at maintenance inputs.
• Ensure recency of all company and regulatory requirements.
• Provide the Mechanical Handover
• The ground movements of aircraft assigned by the Shift Supervisor.
• Ensuring that all technical staff working within your supervision carry out their duties in a safe and proper manner and in accordance with the relevant Maintenance Manuals, and MOE.
• To ensure the correct and timely completion of all aircraft documentation relating to the maintenance activities performed.
• Ensure areas under supervision are always kept clean and tidy.
• Evaluate all existing standards, practices, and procedures with a view to continuous improvement efficiency
• Ensure error and safety reports are completed in an accurate and timely manner
• Assist the Shift Supervisor in the day-to-day functions of the team.
• Assisting the Shift Supervisor in prioritising tasks and scheduling requirements
• Assisting the Shift Supervisor in the development of the team
• Achieve optimal aircraft maintenance performance; maintain excellent customer and stakeholder relations
• Work at component level within DEA B/C-Rated workshops as a certifier (Wheel & Engine Bay)
• AOG
  • Provide AOG technical support to company and 3rd party aircraft and give general technical support to aircraft operators and owners.
  • Hold a position on an AOG rota, supporting DEA and 3rd party aircraft in UK and overseas.
• Shift Supervisor Deputy (Where Applicable IAW Employment Contract/Variation)
  • The deputy shift supervisor is to perform the duties of the shift supervisor in their absence IAW the Shift Supervisor TOR.

• Weekly Toolbox Talk
• Shift Continuous Improvement
• Other meetings as requested in the Mech Manager’s absence

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Methodical and calm
• Ability to continually manage conflicting demands and prioritise tasks and workload to meet deadlines.
• Continually demonstrate a positive attitude to work and operate as part of a team with the ability to motivate colleagues with enthusiasm.
• Remain calm under pressure and encourage others to do the same.
• Adopt a flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Apply strategic thinking and analysis to problem solving by gathering & analysing relevant information
• Communicate clearly and effectively.
• Continually demonstrate a personal commitment to the Company’s health, safety and environmental procedures, ensuring they are always implemented and respected.
• Proactive ‘can do’ approach to problem solving and providing creative solutions.
• Good Change and Project Management Skills
• Team oriented with proven communication and influencing skills
• Customer focussed with exceptional personal and communication skills
• Self-Motivated, confident, and assertive
• A demonstrated capability to work within, and adhere to, a defined set of organisational values
• Medically fit to perform daily engineering duties including detachment working
• Willing and able to achieve Security clearance to meet current UK and ITAR requirements in support of the business

Courses & Qualifications

• HF Initial/Continuation
• SMS Training
• Aircraft Maintainers License (CAA Pt-66 B1)
• Type Approved on KA 90/200/300 or Diamond DA42/62

• Aircraft Maintainers Licence (EASA Pt-66 B1)
• Type Approved on all DEA platforms