Senior Aircraft Mechanic

5 days ago

Worksop, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom DEA Aviation Ltd Full time
Senior Aircraft Mechanic

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Gamston Airport, Retford

Reporting To: Lee Wilkinson


Description
About Us:

Here at DEA we are committed to the delivery of specialised aerial data via cutting edge mission systems installed on our aerial platforms. In order to maintain our exceptional delivery effort, our people must align with our core values. If you want to be part of an AGILE, INNOVATIVE and FLEXIBLE world-leading organisation committed to making a positive impact then please read on.

About You:

The successful candidate will be an experienced and skilled aircraft mechanic undertaking a range of detailed maintenance activities on an aircraft or aircraft component within the base maintenance environment. They will require a good understanding of the construct of approved technical information and competent to work unaided to approved data, maintenance instructions and in accordance with our Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE).

What we expect from you:
  • Performance indicators – Ensure the effective provision of Part 145 activities by meeting delivery targets and reporting any impact on Continuing Airworthiness. Understand how individual actions contribute to overall delivery performance.
  • Completion of activities – Ensure all Part 145 activities are appropriately documented and airworthiness records are maintained on relevant systems (IT / paper based). Compile required reporting, identify any issues and escalate as appropriate.
  • Procedure/standards – Comply with the MOE, its associated procedures and standards and any other Company procedures and standards, as applicable. Identify and propose changes, as required.
  • Safety Management System – Ensure Human Factors and Error Management philosophies are applied to all Part 145 activities. Understand the risks associated with Part 145 and the means by which they are mitigated and managed.
  • Management System Assurance – Ensure Part 145 activities are compliant with the Aviation Safety and Compliance Manual, including supporting Process Confirmations and independent assurance audits. Support the implementation of identified improvements to overcome any non-compliance and monitor effectiveness.
  • Statutory / Regulatory & Legislative requirements – Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding and application of the relevant Continuing Airworthiness Regulatory framework. Support the implementation of any Regulatory-driven changes into the Part 145 activities.
  • Contractual Requirements – Ensure compliance with applicable contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Reporting to the B1 Engineer, you will undertake and complete scheduled maintenance & diagnostic activities on aircraft. This may include, as appropriate, Aircraft Ground Handling, component removals/replacements/installations, inspections, repairs, modifications, fault rectifications and functional/system testing.
  • Demonstrate a flexible and proactive attitude to carrying out responsibilities appropriate to the role and take direction appropriately.
  • Ensure that maintenance is undertaken to schedule and resolve any issues, escalate as required.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise What you must have:
  • Minimum of Level 3 qualification in an Aircraft Maintenance discipline.
  • 3+ years' experience on aircraft in a base or line maintenance environment.
What we'd like you to have:
  • 5+ years' experience on aircraft within a civilian base or line maintenance environment.
  • KingAir 90/200/300 and Diamond DA42/62 Experience.
  • Human Factors Training

Benefits
  • Competitive Basic Salary
  • 6on/4off/4on/6off Shift Pattern
  • On site Parking
  • Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Private Healthcare

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