Senior Licensed Aircraft Engineer B2

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We believe that mission success does not start with the mission itself. It begins with our people.

The Role

We are recruiting a Senior Licenced Aircraft Engineer (SLAE) B2. This position is to assist the Crew Chief B2 in being responsible to the Chief Engineer, for the safety, regulatory compliance, and operational performance of all Part-145 and/or A8-23 aircraft maintenance activities within the Bournemouth Base Maintenance department.

In addition, The B2 SLAE will support scheduled line maintenance support to CL-604 planned events.

The B2 SLAE will provide support to the team with engineering decisions and provide guidance with regards to personal, and team development.

Operational activities are based around customer requirements; therefore, the preparedness to work additional hours, be on call and travel in order to deliver a successful maintenance business is essential.

Key Requirements

To maintain the overall performance of the aircraft maintenance operation and its personnel. This includes, but is not limited to:

• To be particularly responsible for the maintenance of aircraft, aircraft equipment as allocated to his/her control by the Crew Chief. This includes base maintenance checks and operational requirements.
• Supporting aircraft away from home base when necessary, including daily flying or defect rectification on an ad-hoc basis.
• The ground movements of aircraft assigned to him/her by the Crew Chief.
• Ensuring that all technical staff working within his/her supervision carries out their duties in a safe and proper manner and in accordance with the relevant Maintenance Manuals, and the Company Exposition.
• To ensure the correct and timely completion of all aircraft documentation relating to the maintenance activities performed.
• To co-ordinate engineering activities, enabling the team to complete tasks to target and within budget
• To review the team performance and provide feedback to the Crew Chief
• Evaluate all existing standards, practices, and procedures with a view to continuous improvement and efficiency
  
  
  

Experience / Skills / Qualifications

• Unrestricted UK Part 66 B2 Licence
• Bombardier CL-600-2B16 (604 Variant) (GE CF34)Type Rating
• Falcon 20 (GE CF700) Type Rating (Preferred)
• Falcon 20-5 (Honeywell TFE731) Type Rating (preferred)
• Britten Norman BN2-T (RR250) Type Rating (preferred)
• Proven track record, over 3 years at LAE Level or similar role within an aircraft maintenance environment is essential
• Extensive knowledge of Regulatory requirements related to aircraft maintenance is essential
• Proven ability to work and deliver, to time pressure and deadlines, using basic project management skills.
• Demonstrated high level Communication, Team Building and Partnership skills in dealing with stakeholders
• The demonstrated ability to motivate people and influence change in line with company organisational values
• An understanding, or preferably evidence, of working within a continuous improvement project.
• Eligibility for Security clearance to meet current UK and ITAR requirements in support of the business
  
  
  

Our employee values

Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and we celebrate the differences that a diverse workforce brings. A range of perspective and talent supports our values and drives our success, with a mix of voices generating better discussions, business decisions and outcomes for all.

We are also an Armed Forces friendly organisation, and as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who met the criteria in our job specifications.

In line with our Disability Confident Commitments, we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process, please liaise with us if any reasonable adjustments are required.

Our employee values

Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and we celebrate the differences that a diverse workforce brings. A range of perspective and talent supports our values and drives our success, with a mix of voices generating better discussions, business decisions and outcomes for all.

We are also an Armed Forces friendly organization, and as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who meet the criteria in our job specifications.

In line with our Disability Confident Commitments, we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process, please liaise with us if any reasonable adjustments are required.

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