Licenced Aircraft Engineer (178jc) vacancy in Colerne, Wiltshire ()

My client, an engineering company with contracts to the MoD is now seeking a Licenced Aircraft Engineer to join their team at Colerne Airfield in Wiltshire.

You will be reporting to the Operations Manager and your main accountabilities will include:
• Provide a CRS signature when appropriate to release an aircraft to service after either defect rectification or scheduled maintenance.
• Supervise engineering and Flight Line activity on Company aircraft and associated equipment in conformity with authorised schedules, technical publications and instructions ensuring highest standards of maintenance are maintained.
• To supervise and undertake scheduled and corrective maintenance of the company Aircraft fleet to ensure airworthiness is maintained to meet customer requirements on a daily basis.
• Undertake or supervise, as directed, the investigation, diagnosis and rectification of defects and submission of reports as required.
• Maintain/monitor RAL operations to ensure accuracy of input and compliance with procedures.
• Complete all aircraft and equipment maintenance documentation in accordance with current legislation and Company procedures.
• Supervise and carry out all Flight-line operations in accordance with company procedures.
• Provide technical support to other LAFT sites as required, as well as being available for longer term detachments if required in support of detached Camps.
• Comply with all relevant Health, Safety and Environment regulations and exercise a Duty of Care approach towards Total Health and Safety.
• Promote best practice, report bad practice and non-compliance and take preventative action to ensure continual improvement in the organisation.
• Provide engineering input to complete RAF Incident reports and CAA MOR’s as required.
• Undertake other tasks and responsibilities within capability and normal working hours as directed by Line Manager, in support of the Site Operation.
• Mentor new starters.
• Champion Companies Policies e.g. Diversity, Home Safe, Dignity & Respect.

Qualifications & Requirements
Essential
• Specific technical knowledge.
• Sound understanding of partnering and alliance between customer and contract.
• EASA Part 66, B1.2 license.
• Supervisory experience in a Civil/Military Aviation environment.
• Ability to demonstrate practical and theoretical standards required.
• Driving Licence.
• Training will be given if necessary for the below:
• Composite Materials Repair Qualification.
• Human Factors Qualified.
• Recognised SHE Qualification
• Type Rating on Grob 115E aircraft and Lycoming 360 engines.

Desirable
• Knowledge of MOD Engineering procedures/documentation.
• Defence industry experience. Skills
• Proven Leadership ability.
• Good analytical/problem solving skills
• IT skills desirable Competencies
• Technically competent.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Promotes best practice at all times.
• Supports a culture of high performance.
• Communicates well in order to deliver the task objectives
• Committed to delivery of contract objectives.
• Promotes a partnering approach to managing people and the business
• Demonstrates an active two way engagement with all customers and stakeholders including people within the organisation.
• Ability to ensure timely action to achieve desired output.

Security

The successful candidate will need to satisfy Ministry of Defence security requirements.

My client is an armed forces friendly organisation

In return my client is offering an excellent salary package as well as a range of benefits which includes a company pension scheme.