B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer

6 days ago

Bournemouth, Bournemouth, United Kingdom Draken Europe Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year


Draken Europe offers exciting careers that matter.

We believe that mission success does not start with the mission itself. It begins with our people.

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a B1 Licenced Aircraft Engineer 

  • The SLAE shall be accountable to the Chief Engineer for safety, regulatory compliance and operational performance at the Hurn base and / or detached locations. They will provide support to the team with engineering decisions and provide guidance with regard to personal & team development
  • To have an awareness of all associated and related Aircraft Maintenance regulations and to work in accordance with the Company procedures at all times.

Key Responsibilities

  • To be particularly responsible for the maintenance of aircraft, aircraft equipment as allocated to his/her control by the or Chief Engineer.
  •  Ensuring that all technical staff working within his/her supervision carries out their duties in a safe and proper manner and in accordance with the relevant Maintenance Manuals, and the Company Exposition.
  • To ensure the correct and timely completion of all aircraft documentation relating to the maintenance activities performed
  • To co-ordinate engineering activities, enabling the team to complete tasks to target and within budget
  • To review the team performance and provide feedback to the Chief Engineer
  • Evaluate all existing standards, practices and procedures with a view to continuous improvement and efficiency
  • Assist the Chief Engineer in the day to day functions of the Team and deputise in their absence
  • Assisting the Chief Engineer in prioritising tasks and scheduling requirements
  • Assisting the Chief Engineer in the development of the Team
  • Achieve optimal Base Maintenance performance, maintain excellent customer and stakeholder Relations.

Experience / skills / qualifications

  • Educational Vocational Qualifications – Previous experience within a base maintenance department. Further Applicable Aircraft Maintenance Experience, Line maintenance / Workshops are desirable.
  •  Unrestricted EASA B1 / B2 licence with relevant type rating(s) and company authorisations as applicable
  • Proven track record, over 3 years at LAE Level or similar role within an aircraft maintenance environment is essential.
  • Extensive knowledge of Regulatory requirements related to aircraft maintenance is essential.
  • Sound knowledge of Base Maintenance operation
  • Sound knowledge of Regulatory requirements related to aircraft maintenance
  • 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

Our employee values


Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and we celebrate the differences that a diverse workforce brings. A range of perspective and talent supports our values and drives our success, with a mix of voices generating better discussions, business decisions and outcomes for all.

We are also an Armed Forces friendly organization, and as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who meet the criteria in our job specifications.

In line with our Disability Confident Commitments, we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process, please liaise with us if any reasonable adjustments are required.

About You

About Us

Whether it is adversarial support, electronic attack or customised rotary-wing training, we offer the most accurate and advanced readiness training in the industry. Our vast, differentiated fleet, cutting edge hardware and experienced instructors are engaged to help your mission take off.
 
Being ready is not only a matter of when. But where. We provide services in the UK, US and across the NATO countries. Making sure that our allies can manouvere around defeat and prepare to prevail.

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