B1 & B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Job Description

About the Company Gama Aviation is a highly diverse business that offers much more than its name might suggest. As well as flying, the company saves lives, provides mission-critical intelligence and builds systems that deliver decisive advantage. With operations in the UK, the US, the Middle East and Hong Kong, a career with Gama can offer travel, personal growth and long-term progression in a fast-paced, dynamic service industry. Gama Aviation is a highly reputable business aviation company working across both fixed-wing and rotary aircraft. With continued growth and a number of projects secured, the company is expanding its engineering capability at the Bournemouth site. Role Overview Gama Aviation is seeking talented B1 and B2 licensed engineers to join its engineering team at Bournemouth Airport. No two days are the same: you will gain valuable exposure to a wide variety of aircraft types, working in a fast-paced and diverse operational environment supporting high-profile clients. The company invests in its people, offering type rating training for the right individuals alongside ongoing professional development. The successful candidate joins a long-established, respected and forward-thinking company with a proven pedigree in internal career development, with type and non-type training provided. Working hours: Monday to Friday or shift work. Flexible working patterns are available, including Monday to Friday or 5/5/4 shifts. Employment type: full-time (Ground division). Key Responsibilities Complete all allocated, planned and ad-hoc maintenance tasks successfully Ensure scheduled customer order requirements are completed when acting as supervising or certifying engineer for a given input Manage the performance and quality of work performed, in compliance with applicable company processes and procedures Ensure correct compliance with applicable regulatory requirements Maintain the required engineering licence and applicable type rating, ensuring licences and type ratings do not lapse and are kept up to date Provide professional communication with customers and contacts as required Book accurate and consistent timekeeping in the applicable software system Licences & Qualifications Essential: UK CAA / EASA Part-66 Licence Category B1 or B2 Preferred type ratings: Beechcraft King Air; Cessna F406; VulcanAir P68; Bombardier Challenger CL-600-2A12/-2B16 (601, 604, 605); Bombardier Global / Global Express BD-700-1A10/-1A11; Embraer EMB135/145; any Learjet type Applicants with other similar type ratings will be considered, as training and type courses may be provided Satisfactory recency as required for issue of the applicable certifying approval Experience Previous aircraft base maintenance experience with a wide knowledge and skill range in servicing, inspection, repair and modifications Ability to work flexibly as part of a team Strong communication and organisation skills What We Offer Generous welcome bonus and relocation support Competitive salary and excellent benefits Flexible working patterns Type rating training included for the right individuals Opportunities for professional development Competitive salary Competitive group pension scheme Comprehensive life assurance (subject to insurance underwriting) Comprehensive income protection (subject to insurance underwriting) Comprehensive travel insurance (subject to insurance underwriting) Comprehensive private healthcare after successfully passing probation (subject to insurance underwriting) Free car parking Two paid volunteering days each calendar year, subject to line manager approval Investment in training, qualifications and professional development Additional Information Employment type: full-time. Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted; if you do not hear back within 20 working days your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Requirements

• Complete all allocated, planned and ad-hoc maintenance tasks successfully
• Ensure scheduled customer order requirements are completed when acting as supervising or certifying engineer for a given input
• Manage the performance and quality of work performed, in compliance with applicable company processes and procedures
• Ensure correct compliance with applicable regulatory requirements
• Maintain the required engineering licence and applicable type rating, ensuring licences and type ratings do not lapse and are kept up to date
• Provide professional communication with customers and contacts as required
• Book accurate and consistent timekeeping in the applicable software system
• Essential: UK CAA / EASA Part-66 Licence Category B1 or B2
• Preferred type ratings: Beechcraft King Air; Cessna F406; VulcanAir P68; Bombardier Challenger CL-600-2A12/-2B16 (601, 604, 605); Bombardier Global / Global Express BD-700-1A10/-1A11; Embraer EMB135/145; any Learjet type
• Applicants with other similar type ratings will be considered, as training and type courses may be provided
• Satisfactory recency as required for issue of the applicable certifying approval
• Previous aircraft base maintenance experience with a wide knowledge and skill range in servicing, inspection, repair and modifications
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team
• Strong communication and organisation skills
• Flexible working patterns
• Type rating training included for the right individuals
• Opportunities for professional development
• Free car parking
• Two paid volunteering days each calendar year, subject to line manager approval
• Investment in training, qualifications and professional development

Benefits

• Generous welcome bonus and relocation support
• Competitive salary and excellent benefits
• Competitive salary
• Competitive group pension scheme
• Comprehensive life assurance (subject to insurance underwriting)
• Comprehensive income protection (subject to insurance underwriting)
• Comprehensive travel insurance (subject to insurance underwriting)
• Comprehensive private healthcare after successfully passing probation (subject to insurance underwriting)