B1 Licensed Engineer

JMC Aviation are working with an MRO company based in Manchester, looking to recruit a new B1 Licensed Engineer to join their team.               

This client is an international line and base maintenance provider, operating a comprehensive level of support for commercial aircraft operators. As an independent MRO, they are able to adapt their approach to respond to rapidly changing requirements and provide services which include component repairs, overhauls, piece part manufacture, aircraft fuel tank repairs, aircraft maintenance, aircraft interiors and AOG support.        

The company’s culture of being a friendly, dynamic team with a professional work ethic of continually nurturing talent, means that their employees’ ongoing learning and development is taken seriously with training support to widen skills and knowledge. This vacancy is available due to business turnovers.       

 This is a Permanent Position based in Manchester. 

 5/5/4 mixed shift pattern (early and late shifts), 

working 06:00 – 18:00 and11:00 – 23:00.                     

Salary and Benefits                     

• Competitive salary and allowances          
• Sponsorship available if holds a CAA or EASA B1 license with required aircraft type ratings          
•  7% employer contribution to pension         
• 3x Life assurance          
• Private healthcare and private dental          
• Free eye tests and vouchers towards glasses          
• Employee assistance programme         
• Employee referral programme         
• Training and development support to widen skills and knowledge          
• 240 hours annual leave per annum, increasing by 12 hours per years’ service up to max 300 hours                     

The Role                     

The primary purpose of this role is to carry out certification of work carried out in accordance with the scope and privileges of the authorisation held.                 

Other Duties Involve                   

• Supervising staff in conjunction with a Leading Mechanic, allocated to the aircraft or zone that the Certifying Engineer is accountable for        
• Ensuring that any significant findings that could affect the aircraft delivery are reported to the Shift Manager as soon as possible          
• Ensuring that work is carried out in the most efficient manner to ensure the aircraft turnaround times are met          
• Ensuring continuity of work by completing the handover log and being available to give a handover at the shift change          
• Ensuring spares are identified and provisioned in the most time efficient manner so as to avoid any delays in rectification          
• Maintaining an awareness of Human Factors and ensure Health and Safety standards are of the highest possible and in line with the Company Safety Manual          
• Raising safety reports are raised following any incidents or identification of any hazards  

In order to be successful in this role the B1 Licensed Engineer will need to demonstrate the following skills and attributes                    

• UK CAA or EASA Part 66 B1 Licence    
• A380 or B787 type rating    
• Base/Line maintenance experience  on commercial aircraft      
• Ability to work a shift pattern including late shifts     
• Hold a Drivers License                   

 If you think this is the role for you and you have the necessary skills and attributes, please apply today or contact JMC Aviation for more details.   

Please note that due to the high level of applicants we will only be contacting shortlisted candidates regarding this role.                   

For this opportunity JMC Aviation Ltd is acting as an employment agency.