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B2 Line Engineer - SR

companyAirTanker
locationUnited Kingdom
PublishedPublished: Published 4 months ago
B2 Licensed engineer
Not specified

Areas of operation

United Kingdom
B2 Line Engineer - SR

Department: Line Maintenance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Brize Norton

Compensation: GBP 68,868 / year

Description

This is a shift based role including days & nights

This is an exciting opportunity, open to all B2 licenced technicians, with at least 1 type rating, currently on their licence. If you have the experience and character that we are looking for, AirTanker will provide you with an A330 Type course

The performance of Aircraft Maintenance tasks, in accordance with company quality and regulatory airworthiness standards and working in conjunction with the Shift Manager to ensure that the operational service meets all of the customer's contractual requirements.

Being an SR is not the same as being in the RAF Reserves, which involves weekday and weekend training, and deploying as a unit to support regular Armed Forces. As an SR you will be deployed in support of Voyager. When not required for military tasks, you will return to your civilian role with AirTanker.

To qualify for SR status you must be British, Irish, part of the Commonwealth or hold a dual British citizenship, be medically and dentally fit, and maintain the required fitness level.

Along with your basic salary, additional benefits of an SR role include
  • Shift pay GBP 7875
  • Call out Gratuity - GBP 696.28 (paid quarterly)
  • SR Bounty - GBP 3,479.11 (paid at attestation and then 6 monthly thereafter)
  • Duty Pay GBP 3.47 per hour

Potential Earnings GBP 95,397 (based on 90 days away)

Key Responsibilities
  • Undertake maintenance activities inclusive of scheduled and un-scheduled Aircraft Maintenance in accordance with the required regulatory and company requirements
  • Certify all servicing and maintenance tasks in accordance with their scope of approval and under the authority of the company Quality Manager
  • Ensure that all technical staff working under their supervision perform their duties in a safe and correct manner and in accordance with the relevant documentation
  • Assume direct control of documentation for aircraft under their control and ensuring that all required certification entries are promptly and correctly recorded
  • Be available at short notice to perform AOG recovery of aircraft from deployed operations
  • Liaise and discuss technical issues and forthcoming scheduled inputs with Maintrol.
  • Ensure H&S requirements are met and adhered to under all circumstances
  • Encouragement of the staff and open reporting in a just culture
  • Motivation and leadership capability for building the corporate safety culture

For a full list of responsibilities, please refer to the job and training profile.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Essential job holder qualifications & experience at recruitment

  • Demonstrable experience on commercial or military aircraft
  • B2 UK CAA Licence
  • Hold a Full UK Driving Licence
  • Must pass a CP2 Colour Vision Test
  • 1 or more Type Ratings (preferably AirBus) on EASA Licence, or Military Equivalent
  • Experience working in a Line Maintenance environment

The Reward

On top of your basic salary, you'll receive;

  • Annual bonus scheme (eligibility in current year subject to bonus rules)
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Electric Vehicle Scheme
  • Hybrid working available (not applicable to rostered and shift based employees)
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Life Assurance Cover
  • Income Protection
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Local Gym Discount
  • Plane Saver (Credit Union)
  • Family fun days/ battlefield tours/ onsite bar
  • Additional annual leave based on length of service