B1 Licensed 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. Role Overview Gama Aviation is seeking talented B1 licensed engineers to support a project based at Glasgow Airport. The opportunity is to support a high-profile customer through a dedicated workforce that understands the need to deliver impeccable service in an active operational environment. This is a certifying licensed engineer position (B1 LAE) and the holder must have a valid UK CAA / EASA Part-66 aircraft maintenance licence. The B1 LAE must be prepared to work flexibly as part of a team, not only locally at Glasgow but as an integral part of the Gama Engineering Group, and must therefore have strong communication, organisation and leadership skills. Working hours: 5-5-4 shift pattern, 07:00 to 19:00. Employment type: full-time (Ground division). Key Responsibilities Carry out scheduled base and line maintenance activities at the Glasgow base, certifying own work and supervising and certifying the work of unlicensed engineers Carry out aircraft maintenance as an unlicensed engineer when required for aircraft types not held on approval Ensure customer order requirements are completed to schedule when acting as supervising, certifying or Category C engineer for a given input Support AOG activities at and away from the Glasgow base Comply with the GAEL Maintenance Organisation Exposition and published processes and procedures Ensure health and safety procedures, processes and COSHH requirements are always observed Keep day-to-day housekeeping, including that of supervised engineers, to a high standard Assist the Commercial Department in generating estimates for line or base maintenance services when required, advising on man hours, parts, services and likely additional costs Travel to and work at other GAEL bases for short periods as required Licences & Qualifications Unrestricted CAA / EASA Part-66 Licence Category B1 Preferred types: Cessna Citation; King Air 90/200/300 Full UK driving licence Eligibility to hold UK security clearance Experience Flexibility and willingness to travel to other Gama locations Computer literate with excellent communication skills Strong organisation and leadership skills What We Offer Generous welcome bonus and relocation support Type rating training included for the right individuals Good work-life balance with a 5-5-4 shift pattern 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

• Carry out scheduled base and line maintenance activities at the Glasgow base, certifying own work and supervising and certifying the work of unlicensed engineers
• Carry out aircraft maintenance as an unlicensed engineer when required for aircraft types not held on approval
• Ensure customer order requirements are completed to schedule when acting as supervising, certifying or Category C engineer for a given input
• Support AOG activities at and away from the Glasgow base
• Comply with the GAEL Maintenance Organisation Exposition and published processes and procedures
• Ensure health and safety procedures, processes and COSHH requirements are always observed
• Keep day-to-day housekeeping, including that of supervised engineers, to a high standard
• Assist the Commercial Department in generating estimates for line or base maintenance services when required, advising on man hours, parts, services and likely additional costs
• Travel to and work at other GAEL bases for short periods as required
• Unrestricted CAA / EASA Part-66 Licence Category B1
• Preferred types: Cessna Citation; King Air 90/200/300
• Full UK driving licence
• Eligibility to hold UK security clearance
• Flexibility and willingness to travel to other Gama locations
• Computer literate with excellent communication skills
• Strong organisation and leadership skills
• Type rating training included for the right individuals
• Good work-life balance with a 5-5-4 shift pattern
• 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
• 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)