Location: Bournemouth Airport
Working Hours: 5-5-4 Shift Pattern, 12 Hour Shifts
[Company] is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic to join our dynamic and progressive Engineering Team at our modern base facility in Bournemouth. You will be working on a full range of modern Business Jets and Turboprops, gaining valuable experience and potentially working towards gaining your Aircraft Engineers License.
/ Position: Mechanic
/ Location: Bournemouth Airport
/ Working Hours: 5-5-4 Shift Pattern, 12 Hour Shifts
[Company] is a very reputable Business Aviation company, working on both fixed wing and rotary aircrafts. We are continuing to grow and expand, with exciting contracts being secured; we have recently been selected to be an Authorized Service Centre by Embraer, who set an understandably high bar to become part of their global network.
In light of this fantastic news, we are seeking an Aircraft Mechanic to join our dynamic and progressive Engineering Team at our modern base facility in Bournemouth.
You will be working on a full range of modern Business Jets and Turboprops, you can gain valuable experience and potentially work towards gaining your Aircraft Engineers License.
The successful candidate will join a long established and respected forward-thinking company that has a proven pedigree in career development within the organisation with type and non-type training provided to develop your skills and capabilities.
/ About us:
[Company] 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, Middle East and Hong Kong 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.
/ Main Responsibilities:
Carry out assigned maintenance, repairs, and modification of aircraft and associated system as allocated
Clearly record on worksheets details of the tasks completed, accurately reflecting the works performed with time booking
When not assigned aircraft, fully utilise available time productively to support the maintenance and cleanliness of the facility, and personal development for career growth
Comply with all procedures detailed within the GAEL Maintenance Organisation Exposition
Comply with all company health and safety policies, procedures and COSHH requirements
Comply with all procedures listed in the current Staff Company Handbook
Any other duties commensurate with the position
/ Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:
At least 2 years recent experience of working in a Base or Line Support 145 organisation in a business jet or General Aviation Environment
Completed a City and Guilds or diploma equivalent in aircraft engineering or relevant technical apprenticeship and/or trade qualifications
Can demonstrate a high level of skill across multiple disciplines, such as mechanical, structural, and power plant tasks
/ Benefits:
Great Work-Life Balance with a 5-5-4 Shift Pattern
Competitive Group Pension Scheme
Life Assurance *
Income Protection *
Travel Insurance *
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)