Licensed 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 its aircraft maintenance centres, based at Bournemouth Airport. The teams are experienced specialists trained by Pilatus who look after the aircraft to the highest standards. Department: UK – Maintenance Center. Employment type: full time. Requisition reference (BambooHR job opening id): 253. Role Overview As part of ongoing development, Jetfly is looking for a dedicated aircraft maintenance professional to support operational excellence at its maintenance centre in Bournemouth. 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 Ones 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 to relevant personnel. Report any defects causing operational deviations or restrictions to management, and 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 for discovered defects. Maintain high-quality documentation, properly filled in and signed according to 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 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, and report progress, defects or delays to assigned certifying staff. Licences & Qualifications Required: current EASA and/or CAA B1.1 licence holder. Required: good knowledge of Part-145 regulations. Considered an advantage: type rating for Pilatus PC-12 and/or PC-24, or similar aircraft types. Required: fluent in written and spoken English. Required: must have the right to work in the UK. Experience Strong experience in aircraft maintenance and troubleshooting. Minimum 5 years of practical aircraft maintenance experience. Team player, self-motivated, accurate and well organised; flexible, quality-focused and cost-conscious. Able to work and interact with multiple departments and contacts. 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 Ones 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 to relevant personnel.
• Report any defects causing operational deviations or restrictions to management, and 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 for discovered defects.
• Maintain high-quality documentation, properly filled in and signed according to 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 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, and report progress, defects or delays to assigned certifying staff.
• Required: current EASA and/or CAA B1.1 licence holder.
• Required: good knowledge of Part-145 regulations.
• Considered an advantage: type rating for Pilatus PC-12 and/or PC-24, or similar aircraft types.
• Required: fluent in written and spoken English.
• Required: must have the right to work in the UK.
• Strong experience in aircraft maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Minimum 5 years of practical aircraft maintenance experience.
• Team player, self-motivated, accurate and well organised; flexible, quality-focused and cost-conscious.
• Able to work and interact with multiple departments and contacts.
• Willing to travel occasionally and cover AOG duties or weekend shifts.