Deputy Engineering Manager

/ Position: Deputy Engineering Manager
/ Location: Lincoln
/ Working Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm

• Generous Welcome Bonus and Relocation Support
• Competitive Salary + Attractive location-based Allowance + Excellent Benefits!
• Opportunities for professional development!
  

Gama Aviation is one of the UK’s leading Business Aviation organisations, supporting a diverse fleet of fixed-wing aircraft across maintenance, modification and operational support activities. As our operations continue to grow and expand, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Deputy Engineering Manager to join our team in the Lincoln area in support of an exciting project working on a line of twin-turboprop Aircraft.

This is an exciting opportunity for an established Licensed Aircraft Engineer who is looking to take the next step in their career, combining technical expertise with leadership responsibility. In partnership with the Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in leading the engineering team, driving productivity, managing customer expectations and ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of aircraft maintenance activities.

You will take ownership of pre-preparation, direct oversight and management of all maintenance inputs to the site as well as team performance and leadership. This role offers genuine opportunities to influence operational performance, develop leadership skills and progress your career within a growing international aviation organisation. 

To be considered for this position you will hold, a UK CAA Part 66 B1 Licence with C rating, with the following aircraft type rating:

• Beechcraft King Air 300

We are looking for an experienced Licensed Aircraft Engineer with strong leadership capability and a passion for developing high-performing teams.

/ About us:
Gama Aviation is a hugely diverse business that offers much more than perhaps its name would suggest. Yes, we fly but we also save lives, provide mission critical intelligence, and build systems that deliver decisive advantage.

With operations in the UK, US, and the Middle East, a career with us can offer travel, personal growth opportunities and the ability for long-term progression in a fast paced and dynamic service industry.

/ Responsibilities:

• Liaison with Contract end user for maintenance related enquiries and actions
• Liaison with Contract partner for maintenance activity and represent the company as a subject matter expert (SME)
• Attendance at meetings, as SME, with Contract stakeholders
• Production of technical reports for OEM’s, Contract end user and Contract partners
• Liaise with MRO for workforce allotment to satisfy customer maintenance requirements
• Provide support to Sub-Contracted Pt 145 Approved personnel
• Manage the approvals of site based personnel including sub-contracted Engineering Staff
• Carry out scheduled Base and Line maintenance activities at the site (inc other Gama Aviation UK locations and overseas) and provide certification of own work alongside supervision and certification of unlicensed engineers work
• Ensure the facility and all maintenance activities within it remain compliant with CAA/MAA and MRP.145 regulations
• Deputise for the Engineering Manager in their absence or in any instance seen fit by engineering leadership
• Carrying out reviews and authorising of Maintenance Work Orders
• AOG activities at and away from the site
• AOG on call (approx. 1 week in 3)
• Compliance with GAEL Maintenance Organisation Exposition and published processes and procedures
• Ensuring that Health and Safety procedures, processes and COSHH are observed at all times
• Ensuring that day-to-day housekeeping is kept to a high standard

/ Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:

Essential Requirements:

• An Unrestricted UK CAA B1 Part 66 License with C rating and a B200/300 type rating
• Previous experience leading or supervising engineering teams within aircraft maintenance environments
• Significant aircraft base maintenance experience with a wide knowledge and skill range in servicing, inspection repair and modifications
• Satisfactory recency as required for issue of applicable certifying approval
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to make decisions in a dynamic operational environment
• Strong focus on safety, quality and customer service
• Full UK Driving licence and possess a UK Passport
• Medically fit to pass a company doctors examination
• Prepared to travel overseas including CONDO locations to support the delivery of the contract

/ In addition to a Competitive Salary, we will offer the following benefits package:

• Competitive Group Pension Scheme
• Comprehensive Life Assurance *
• Comprehensive Income Protection *
• Comprehensive Travel Insurance *
• Comprehensive Private Healthcare (after successful passing of probation) *
• Free Car Parking
• 2 Paid Volunteering Days each calendar year (subject to line manager approval)
• Investment in Training, Qualifications and Professional Development

*(Subject to insurance underwriting)

Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 20 working days then your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.