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We believe that mission success does not start with the mission itself. It begins with our people.
Draken also believes in fair reward and recognition for our employees. As such, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including up to 12 matching pension contributions, bonus incentives, discounted PMI, electric car scheme, tech vouchers, wellbeing programmes and much more.
The Role
We are currently recruiting for a B1 Licenced Aircraft Engineer. The position is to assist the Crew Chief in being responsible to the Chief Engineer, for the safety, regulatorycompliance and operational performance of all Part-145/A8-23 aircraft maintenance activities within theAircraft Maintenance department and detached locations, essential to the effective delivery of customercontractual requirements. In addition, the LAE will provide support to the team with engineering decisionsand provide guidance regarding personal and team development.
Key Responsibilities
To be particularly responsible for the maintenance and certification of the said maintenance of aircraftand aircraft equipment as allocated into their control by the Crew Chief
Support operations and maintenance of aircraft at main base in addition to detached locationsworldwide.
The supervision and performance of ground movements of aircraft assigned to them.
Ensuring that all technical staff working within their supervision carries out their duties in a safe andproper manner and in accordance with the relevant Maintenance Manuals, and the MaintenanceOrganisation Exposition.
The certification of maintenance performed by their team.
To ensure the correct and timely completion of all aircraft documentation relating to the maintenanceactivities performed under their supervision and certification.
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
Ensure areas under supervision are always kept clean and tidy.
Evaluate all existing standards, practices, and procedures with a view to continuous improvement andefficiency
Assist the Crew Chief (where applicable) in the day-to-day functions of the team and deputise in theirabsence
Assisting the Crew Chief in prioritising tasks and scheduling requirements
Assisting the Crew Chief in the development of the team
Ensuring company core values are maintained at all times
Experience / skills / qualifications
Previous experience within an aircraft maintenance department that may include, line, base orworkshop environments. Unrestricted CAA Part 66 B1 and/or B2 licence with relevant type rating(s) and/or companyauthorisations as applicable.• Proven track record, over 5 years’ experience within an aircraft maintenance environment isessential
Good knowledge of Regulatory requirements related to aircraft maintenance is essential
Ability to work and deliver to deadlines
Good level of Communication, Team Building and Partnership skills in dealing with stakeholders.
The 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.
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.
At all our sites internationally, every member of the Draken Europe team is accountable to ensure that we are all treated fairly and with respect.
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.