Overview of Role
We are currently recruiting for an B1/B2 Licensed Engineers to join the Engineering Maintenance Team based at our new Southampton Base. The purpose of this role is to carry out all aspects of aircraft maintenance as instructed, while maintaining the highest levels of safety.
Key Responsibilities
The main activities that will be carried out are defined below. As would be expected the listing is not exhaustive and reasonable responsibilities not defined below will be carried out, with training and support provided where required.
- Assist the Station Manager/ Check Supervisor / Maintenance Supervisor in prioritising, organising, and completing the maintenance workload effectively to minimising delays and disruptions.
- Communicate effectively with the Station Engineer / Maintenance Supervisor, LMC and the operations staff on the maintenance status of aircraft and whenever that status changes.
- Performs defect investigation and scheduled maintenance in a safe and cost-effective manner and in compliance with the relevant approved maintenance data, organisational procedures, national authority requirements and are aware of their responsibilities both to Loganair, Form 1004 - Terms of Maintenance Authorisation and as Type Rated/Authorised Personnel in relation to CAP 562 – CAAIP’s, Leaflet H20.
- Debrief flying staff with regards to defects and to ensure that this information is passed to LMC and the Station Manager / Check Manager / Maintenance Supervisor.
- Carry out the support functions necessary to maintain aircraft availability to ensure the flying schedule remains on target.
- Responsible for the conduct and performance of staff under their supervision
- Supervise tasks as and when required by the nature of the task and manpower available.
- Support the company operation when required at other locations.
- Communicate with fleet technical service engineers in matters of reliability, defect analysis and defect investigation using appropriate channels.
- Communicate with the Station Engineer / Check Manager / Maintenance Supervisor on all matters regarding the efficient operation of the maintenance task including matters of Health and Safety and highlighting any shortfalls and improvements.
- Completion of work packs, tech logs and documentation are carried out in accordance with company procedures.
- Assist the Station Manager / Supervisor by promoting a ‘Continuous Improvement’ culture within your shift and the organisation as a whole.
Skills and Knowledge
- Ability to prioritise, organise and complete work in a changing environment to ensure deadlines are met.
- Ability to analyse problems, identify solutions and communicate these to others.
- Ability to clearly communicate in a structured sequence to convey a message at an individual and group level.
- Ability to lead a small team to perform tasking efficiently.
- Understanding of Loganair’s operations and the major entities with whom the company transacts.
- Microsoft Word / Excel (for business documents and spreadsheets).
- Microsoft Access for data management
- Microsoft Outlook (for email)
- Proficient use of OASES Engineering Computer System
- Awareness of H&S Legislation and Company Employment procedures
Attitude
The Licensed Engineer will develop positive constructive working relationships with manager, demonstrating personal competence, reliability and being a valued member of the wider company team
Training and Experience
- Formal engineering technical qualification
- UK Part 66 licence with appropriate type rating
- Ability to obtain Airside Pass / Airport Security clearance
- Strong safety awareness
- Strong commercial awareness
- Technically competent engineer
- Proactive problem solver
- Confident communicator
- Possess strong leadership skills
- Team player
- Previous experience in a similar role (desirable)
Contract Length: Permanent
Employment Type: Full Time
Contracted Weekly Hours: 42
Salary: 71,550.00
Company Benefits
Attractive packages are on offer for the roles, with a starting salary of £71,550 - £74,200 depending on experience. In addition, other benefits include worldwide discounted staff travel and life assurance.