B1 Licensed Engineer

Job Role

Certifying engineers will carry certification on the zones and areas assigned to them.

Job Accountabilities

• To carry out certification of work carried out in accordance with the scope and privileges of the authorisations held and in accordance with the company
• Supervising staff, in conjunction with a lead mechanic, allocated to the aircraft or zone that the Certifying Engineer is accountable for
• Ensuring that any significant findings that could affect the aircraft delivery are reported via the correct channels as soon as possible
• Ensuring that work is carried out in the most efficient manner, ensuring the aircraft turnaround times are met
• Perform maintenance on aircraft and certify for all work performed, ensure correct staging, manual references, tooling and materials used are captured and accurate detail is provided.
• Ensure continuity of work by completing the handover log and being available to give a handover at shift changes
• Ensuring spares are identified and provisioned in the most time efficient manner, to avoid any delays in defect rectification
• Keeping production boards up to date on a regular basis reflecting aircraft progress, critical item and timelines
• Completing the customer work pack and all associated paperwork in line with regulatory requirements and company procedures
• Ensure correct use and accuracy of the MRO system is maintained with regards to all maintenance activities.
• Maintain awareness and knowledge of regulatory requirements and any associated changes in relation to EASA Part 145, Part M and Part 66
• Housekeeping, ensuring work areas are kept clean and tidy as reasonably practicable
• Ensuring personal licence and authorisation remain valid
• Ad hoc project work as required within the scope of the role

You need to hold:

• A current UK CAA Part 66 B1 Licence
• Base maintenance experience
• Hold A330 and/or  A320 and/or B787 type on licence and/or B737

Additional Requirements:

• Hold the right to work/Settled Status in the UK – proof is required as part of our shortlisting process. 
• Have a valid drivers licence
• Hold proven experience at certifying aircraft
• Have a good standard of written/ spoken English, including the ability to interact at a technical level
• Previous people management / supervisory experience in a similar environment

Shift Pattern:

• 5,5,4 Day Shift Pattern - 7am - 7pm
• 12 hour shifts

Company Benefits:

• 7% employer contribution to pension
• 240 hours annual leave per annum, increasing by 12 hours per year’s service up to max 300 hours
• Private Healthcare & Dental cover on successful completion of probation period
• Life Assurance cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• In-house type training options to enhance your skills and long term personal growth
• The Benefits
• 7% Employer Contribution Pension
• 3 X Life Assurance
• Private Healthcare & Private Dental
• Free Eye Tests and Vouchers Towards Glasses
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Referral Programme
• Training and Development Support to widen skills and knowledge
• Buy and Sell Annual Leave