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Posted 1 May 2024
Job ref: 231250CAL1

B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer

  • Location: Crawley, Hampshire, England
  • Salary: £70 - 73 per hour
  • Category
  • Sector: Aerospace and Defence
  • Contract type Contract
  • Consultant: Courtney Allister

Morson are currently recruiting for B1 LAE’s to work for our prestigious client based at London Gatwick. 

This role is paying £70-£73ph umbrella (inside IR35)

• Assignment Duration - 6 months +
• Estimated Start Date - ASAP
• Additional clearances required (BPSS, SC, DV) BPSS
• Is the role onsite/Offsite. Onsite

Introduction
Due to continued expansion, we are looking for B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineers to join our organisation. Prospective candidates are required to hold a valid UK CAA Category B1 Part-66 Licence with type ratings on B737 NG, B777 and/or B787 aircraft.
The B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer will have responsibility for the supervision of Mechanics and inspection and certification of scheduled maintenance tasks, defect rectification, modifications, structural repairs and functional tests on Airframe, Engine and Electrical systems. They will support the Aircraft Check Manager and allocate tasks to ensure the daily workload is completed and the production plan remains on schedule.
These roles report to the Maintenance Manager - Production and are based at the London Gatwick Hangar facility.
Various shift patterns are available.
B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer Responsibilities
· Supervise a team of Mechanics performing Base Maintenance on customer aircraft.
· Inspection and certification of scheduled maintenance tasks, defect rectification, modifications, structural repairs and functional tests on Airframe, Engine and Electrical systems.
· Complete all assigned work in a timely manner to optimise aircraft downtime.
· Ensure aircraft technical log book, maintenance documentation, job cards, work packages and zonal handovers are completed accurately and within prescribed timescales.
· Maintain a high standard of husbandry and cleanliness within assigned work areas.
· Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company processes and procedures.
· Promote a just culture and report all incidents and occurrences in the Boeing Safety Management System.
· Highlight any technical issues, discrepancies or other issues to the Aircraft Check Manager.
· Actively support, promote and contribute to continuous improvement ideas and lean principles.
· Assist the management team in the day to day running of the London Gatwick Operation.
· Undertake any reasonable activities as required, including working away from London Gatwick.
· Actively support, promote and contribute to continuous improvement ideas and lean principles.
· Assist the management team in the day to day running of the London Gatwick Operation.
· Undertake any reasonable activities as required, including working away from London Gatwick.
Required Qualifications
· Hold a valid UK CAA Category B1 Part-66 Licence.
· Type rating on one or more of the following aircraft - B737 NG, B777 or B787.
Required Experience
· Must have a minimum of 1 year exercising certification privileges with experience working in a Line or Base Maintenance environment.
· Demonstrate 6 months recent experience on type and ability to hold and maintain appropriate company authorisations specific to role.
· Comprehensive understanding of Part-145 regulations.
· Previous experience of using AMOS or other Maintenance Management Systems.
· Excellent communication skills.
· Effective problem solver with a solution focused mindset.
· Flexible worker who is prepared to adjust working hours to meet operational demands.
· Be a team player who will grasp opportunities to exceed the expectations of internal and external customers.
· Proficiency in using Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint and the ability to learn in house systems.
· Meet the requirements to hold a London Gatwick Airport airside pass.
· Candidates must have the right to live and work in United Kingdom.

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