Chinook Maintenance Test Pilot

2 weeks ago

Gosport, Hampshire, United Kingdom Standard Aero Full time £100,000 - £120,000 per year
Description

Build an Aviation Career You're Proud Of

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn't just treat you like a number. You'll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean you'll be set up for success.

Key responsibilities and duties:

•    Daily maintenance test flying of all marks of UK Chinook;

•    To ensure the product delivered is to the required quality standard, compliant to internal and external regulatory requirements;

•    To ensure that all regulatory and quality standards are met in accordance with company, customer and MAA requirements;

•    To initiate, lead and/or support Continuous Improvement initiatives ensuring that best practice methods are adopted / utilised where appropriate, to meet the needs of the business;

•    To work effectively with other company departments in a co-operative and collaborative fashion, to meet the needs of the business;

•    Ensure that company health, safety and environmental policies are complied with and housekeeping and company improvement activities are implemented;

•    To carry out any other reasonable duties within the capability of the jobholder, as requested by the immediate supervisor;

•    Adherence to our Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety Management Systems (SMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and all associated Business & Operations Manuals.

Competencies: (e = essential / d = desirable)

Core: 

•    Current or recently lapsed UK MoD Chinook Pilot Rating; (e)

•    Current or recently lapsed UK MoD Aircrew Medical / CAA Class 1 Medical; (e)

•    Strong verbal communication and written skills; (e)

•    Keen eye for detail; (e)

•    Able to use computers/computer systems; (e)

•    Self-motivated, and able to prioritise and manage own workload; (e)

•    Good team work and problem solving skills; (e)

•    Good interpersonal communication skills. (e)

Functional:  

•    UK MAA Flying regulations and associated compliance; (e)

•    Familiarity with UK MAA quality procedures and documentation. (d)

Organisational Relationships:

•    Reports directly to Head of Flying;

•    Accountable Manager (Military Flying);

•    Fleetlands ATC;

•    StandardAero, Boeing and RAF aircrew;

•    Flight Test Maintenance Team;

Professional Qualifications/Education and Training:

•    UK Military Pilot Qualification without restrictions; (e)

•    UK Chinook rating; (e)

•    Maintenance Test Flight qualification; (e)

•    Flying Supervisors qualification. (d)

Experience:

•    Chinook Maintenance Flight Test experience; (e)

•    Management experience; (d)

•    Staff experience. (d)

Benefits that make life better:

  • 206 hours annual leave per year for employees working 37 hours per week, plus 8 public holidays
  • 4% employer match pension scheme
  • YuLife wellbeing services, including 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Program, personalised online fitness programs, and many more
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Generous paid sick leave
  • Life assurance cover
  • Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
  • Onsite gym at both the Fleetlands and Almondbank sites
  • Electric Vehicle Scheme
  • Seasonal flu jabs administered on site each year by Bupa
     

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