Job Description

Affinity Flying Training Services are looking for an enthusiastic and motived B1 Licensed Engineer to join our team at RAF Cranwell & Barkston Heath.

Affinity Flying Services are contracted as the Fixed Wing Service Provider under the UKMFTS PFI Contract. We will provide Aircraft to be used by the Military to deliver Elementary Flying Training (EFT) and Multi Engine Flying Training with both EASA and MAA Part M and Part 145 approvals across multiple sites.

Candidates must hold a CAA B1.1 Aircraft Maintenance License.

Roles & Responsibilities

Carry out and certify routine and non-routine maintenance including defect rectification within the line and base maintenance environment, working within both the CAA & MAA Regularity requirements. Updating maintenance records within the company's maintenance information software. Supervising and monitoring the performance of engineering staff (Technicians), providing guidance when appropriate. Support Affinity operations, as required. Promote, endorse, and comply the company's Quality and?Health & Safety procedure.

To be considered for this position, it is essential for you to have:

Essential Experience

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Experience of working in a UK CAA Part 145 environment. Experience of supervising staff. Experience of working and certifying maintenance within Line and Base maintenance. Experience of working closely with multi-site teams, building relationships and leveraging them to deliver outstanding performance in a highly regulated environment.

Essential Competencies

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Detailed knowledge of UK CAA Part 145 regulations with working practices and acceptable means of compliance within an Aircraft Maintenance Environment. Detailed knowledge of Aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS). Understanding of UK CAA Part CAMO regulations. Understanding of UK CAA CAP 562 Leaflet B-40 CAA Oversight of Military Registered Aircraft (COMRA) - Policy and Principles. Understanding of MAA regulations. Enjoy working both indoors and outdoors, as well as in all types of weather conditions. Fluent, both written and verbal, in English.

Behaviours:

Strong team-working skills fostering a positive culture and delivering continuous improvement. Team player with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, sharing knowledge and best practice to support the development of those around you. Able to take ownership of tasks and use initiative to solve problems, exercising appropriate level of judgement regarding sensitivity and confidentiality. Able to work well as part of a diverse team, as well as autonomously to deliver on expectations. Proactive and solution orientated, being a source of inspiration to others to engage and involve.

Qualifications:

UK CAA Part 66 B1 Licence Ability to acquire UK security clearance. Full UK driving licence.
Applicants must have eligibility to work and live in the UK, a full driving licence and their own transport. If you're successful, you will be required to undertake MOD Security clearance which includes 3 years' reference checks.

If you think you've got what we're looking for, then please apply now - we'd love to hear from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 70,000.00-74,520.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person