B1.3 Licensed Engineer

Job Description

Position: B1.3 Licensed Engineer Location: Glasgow, Scotland Working hours: 5-5-4 shift pattern, 7am–7pm Gama Aviation is currently recruiting for B1.3 Licensed Engineers based at our Glasgow site. Highlights include a generous welcome bonus and relocation support, a competitive salary with excellent benefits, great work-life balance with a 5-5-4 shift pattern, type rating training included for the right individuals, and opportunities for professional development. As part of this role, you must be prepared to work flexibly as part of a team and as an integral part of the Gama Aviation Engineering Group, possessing strong communication, organisation and leadership skills. To be considered for this position you will hold a UK CAA B1.3 Licence, preferably with an H145 type rating — potential type rating training is available. The successful candidate will join a long-established and respected forward-thinking company with a proven pedigree in career development within the organisation, with type and non-type training provided to develop your skills and capabilities. About Us Gama Aviation is a hugely diverse business that offers much more than perhaps its name would suggest. Yes, we fly — but we also save lives, provide mission-critical intelligence, and build systems that deliver decisive advantage. With operations in the UK, Jersey, Europe and the Middle East, a career with us can offer travel, personal growth opportunities and the ability for long-term progression in a fast-paced and dynamic service industry. Responsibilities Responsible for the successful completion of all allocated, planned and ad-hoc maintenance tasks. Ensure correct compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. Maintain the required engineering licence and applicable type rating as required to perform duties, and be responsible for ensuring licences and type ratings do not lapse and are kept up to date. Accountable for providing professional communication with customers and contacts as required. Individual responsibility for booking accurate and consistent timekeeping in the applicable software system. Complete work in a safe and appropriate manner, considering risk to personnel, property and reputation. Report defects to the Maintenance Manager or Central Planning Department. Report issues regarding matters of Health and Safety or Flight Safety via the company’s reporting system. Skills, Qualifications and Experience Required A UK CAA Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s Licence, category B1.3. Type rated on the H145. The ability to work alone and the willingness to travel — this role is shift-based primarily at our Glasgow HQ but may require occasional travel. A good working knowledge of the regulations and requirements associated with aircraft maintenance, Health & Safety and Human Factors. In Addition to a Competitive Salary, We Will Offer You Great work-life balance with a 5/5/4 shift pattern. 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 successful passing of probation (subject to insurance underwriting). Free car parking. 2 paid volunteering days each calendar year (subject to line manager approval). Investment in training, qualifications and professional development. Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 20 working days, then your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Requirements

• Position: B1.3 Licensed Engineer
• Location: Glasgow, Scotland
• Working hours: 5-5-4 shift pattern, 7am–7pm
• Responsible for the successful completion of all allocated, planned and ad-hoc maintenance tasks.
• Ensure correct compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain the required engineering licence and applicable type rating as required to perform duties, and be responsible for ensuring licences and type ratings do not lapse and are kept up to date.
• Accountable for providing professional communication with customers and contacts as required.
• Individual responsibility for booking accurate and consistent timekeeping in the applicable software system.
• Complete work in a safe and appropriate manner, considering risk to personnel, property and reputation.
• Report defects to the Maintenance Manager or Central Planning Department.
• Report issues regarding matters of Health and Safety or Flight Safety via the company’s reporting system.
• A UK CAA Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s Licence, category B1.3.
• Type rated on the H145.
• The ability to work alone and the willingness to travel — this role is shift-based primarily at our Glasgow HQ but may require occasional travel.
• A good working knowledge of the regulations and requirements associated with aircraft maintenance, Health & Safety and Human Factors.
• Great work-life balance with a 5/5/4 shift pattern.
• Free car parking.
• 2 paid volunteering days each calendar year (subject to line manager approval).
• Investment in training, qualifications and professional development.

Benefits

• 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 successful passing of probation (subject to insurance underwriting).