B1.1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Job Description

About the Company Bournemouth Aviation Services Ltd (BASL) is part of the Jetfly Group. Jetfly is a leader in fractional aircraft ownership in Europe for both business and private aviation. BASL is one of the group's aircraft maintenance centres, based at Bournemouth Airport, where teams of experienced specialists trained by Pilatus look after the aircraft to the highest standards. Role Overview As part of the company's ongoing development, Jetfly is looking for a dedicated aircraft maintenance professional to support operational excellence at its Bournemouth maintenance centre. The role involves performing maintenance and troubleshooting tasks in line with company standards and EASA/CAA regulations, while contributing to a safe, efficient and collaborative working environment. Key Responsibilities Perform aircraft maintenance within company privileges and Part-66 / Part-145 limitations. Follow and apply Jetfly's safety and compliance policies, manuals and procedures. Issue certificates of release to service, EASA/CAA Form One documents and serviceable tags. Troubleshoot technical issues and implement rational rectification using approved maintenance data. Complete assigned tasks within given timeframes, providing regular updates on job progress, defects and issues encountered to relevant personnel. Report any defects causing operational deviations or restrictions to management. Inform management of delays or job cancellations with proper justification. Lead, instruct and motivate trainees to maximise efficiency, while promoting cost awareness within the team. Ensure work orders are accurate and complete, including parts, man-hours and relevant information on discovered defects. Maintain high-quality documentation, properly completed and signed in line with regulations and procedures. Receive, store and preserve parts according to manufacturer specifications and legal and internal regulations, including proper packing of components for shipping and IATA Dangerous Goods handling where applicable. Ensure tools are available, maintained and in satisfactory condition for the intended work. Keep the work environment clean, safe and organised. Perform scheduled and unscheduled tasks based on work orders and pilot reports, using approved maintenance data safely and efficiently. Support certifying staff during troubleshooting and component assembly and installation. Update the maintenance management system regularly to reflect activities, component changes and man-hours. Report progress, defects or delays to the assigned certifying staff. Licences & Qualifications Current EASA and/or CAA B1.1 licence holder. Good knowledge of Part-145 regulations. Type rating for Pilatus PC-12 and/or PC-24, or similar aircraft types, considered an advantage. Fluent English, written and spoken. Must have the right to work in the UK. Experience Minimum five years of practical aircraft maintenance experience. Strong experience in aircraft maintenance and troubleshooting. Additional Information The company is looking for a team player who is self-motivated, accurate and well organised, flexible, quality-focused and cost-conscious, able to work and interact with multiple departments and contacts, and willing to travel occasionally and cover AOG duties or weekend shifts.

Requirements

• Perform aircraft maintenance within company privileges and Part-66 / Part-145 limitations.
• Follow and apply Jetfly's safety and compliance policies, manuals and procedures.
• Issue certificates of release to service, EASA/CAA Form One documents and serviceable tags.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and implement rational rectification using approved maintenance data.
• Complete assigned tasks within given timeframes, providing regular updates on job progress, defects and issues encountered to relevant personnel.
• Report any defects causing operational deviations or restrictions to management.
• Inform management of delays or job cancellations with proper justification.
• Lead, instruct and motivate trainees to maximise efficiency, while promoting cost awareness within the team.
• Ensure work orders are accurate and complete, including parts, man-hours and relevant information on discovered defects.
• Maintain high-quality documentation, properly completed and signed in line with regulations and procedures.
• Receive, store and preserve parts according to manufacturer specifications and legal and internal regulations, including proper packing of components for shipping and IATA Dangerous Goods handling where applicable.
• Ensure tools are available, maintained and in satisfactory condition for the intended work.
• Keep the work environment clean, safe and organised.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled tasks based on work orders and pilot reports, using approved maintenance data safely and efficiently.
• Support certifying staff during troubleshooting and component assembly and installation.
• Update the maintenance management system regularly to reflect activities, component changes and man-hours.
• Report progress, defects or delays to the assigned certifying staff.
• Current EASA and/or CAA B1.1 licence holder.
• Good knowledge of Part-145 regulations.
• Type rating for Pilatus PC-12 and/or PC-24, or similar aircraft types, considered an advantage.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Minimum five years of practical aircraft maintenance experience.
• Strong experience in aircraft maintenance and troubleshooting.