A Licenced Line Engineer

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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 an A Licensed Aircraft Engineer to be responsible for the maintenance and repair of all aircraft and equipment as directed by the Shift Supervisor.  To ensure that all activities comply with CAA Part 145 regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• To be particularly responsible for the maintenance of aircraft allocated to their control by their SLAE OR Shift Supervisor.
• Liaise with those departments necessary to complete the tasks allocated to him/her
• Carry out his/her tasks to the best of his/her ability and certify any work within the terms of their Company authorisation.
• Ensure compliance with published Company Procedures.
• Complete worksheets/work cards as soon as the tasks is completed and write any additional defects found on to additional worksheets/work cards and hand the completed worksheets to his/her supervisor.
• Notify his/her supervisor of any serious defects immediately they are found.
• See that all test equipment used in their work is currently calibrated and recorded.
• The ground movements of aircraft assigned to them by their SLAE or Shift Supervisor.
• Assuming direct control of documentation of aircraft under their control in order that he/she may assure themselves that all required entries are correctly recorded.
• Ensure their areas of work are always kept clean and tidy. Carry out monthly workplace inspections and report findings as directed by the Shift Supervisor.
• Highlight any tooling requirements to the Shift Supervisor and if required assist with preparation of business case to facilitate procurement.
• Ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of the facility. Ensure equipment, tooling and employee facilities are maintained within the working areas.
• Ensuring all test and ground support equipment is in a serviceable/calibrated condition and fit to carry out its function before use.
• When appropriate propose changes within the workplace and be supportive of any introduced changes.
• Support the Continuous Improvement & Aerotrac implementation initiatives.

Experience / skills / qualifications

• Falcon 20 essential.
• Previous experience in both line and base maintenance.
• Experience on pressurised aircraft above 5700KG.
• Proven record of delivery in a production environment.
• Good leadership and motivational qualities.
• Commercial background – working to tight deadlines and budgetary requirements.
• CAA or EASA Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence Category A
• Approved apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Computer literate.
• Self-starter who looks for lateral solutions.
• Needs to understand and deliver customer service, whilst representing the company interests.
• Needs to be able to enjoy working within a small team.
• An ability to work safely under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• A willingness to work flexible hours, to assist in aircraft recoveries and deploy on detachments when 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.

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.