B2 Licensed Engineer

The Role

Draken Europe offers exciting careers that matter.

We believe that mission success does not start with the mission itself. It begins with our people.

Draken also believes in fair reward and recognition for our employees. As such, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including up to 12% matching pension contributions, bonus incentives, discounted PMI, electric car scheme, tech vouchers, wellbeing programmes and much more. 

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a B2 Licenced Aircraft Engineer to be responsible for the maintenance and repair of aircraft and equipment as directed. The control of resources as allocated. The supervision of engineers as necessary to enable the above purpose to be met.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and certify any work within the terms of their company authorisation within technical logs or on company worksheets / work cards.
• Carry out scheduled / unscheduled maintenance inspections, defect rectification, modifications, service bulletins on company aircraft as directed
• Ensure compliance with published maintenance documentation and company procedures including all SHE related aspects.
• Complete work cards in a timely manner and accurately record any additional defects found
• Notify the SLAE of any critical defects immediately and then work with the supervisor to develop solutions.
• To be particularly responsible for the maintenance of aircraft and / or the component allocated by the supervisor.
• Liaise with those departments necessary to complete the tasks allocated
• Work within the budgets defined and highlight any potential financial risks when recognised
• Be responsible and accountable for the ground movement of aircraft as assigned by the SLAE
• Deputise for the SLAE in their absence
• Supervise and perform adequate safety checks prior to and during aircraft maintenance, particularly while performing functional tests.

Experience / skills / qualifications

• Beech B300 type rating preferred
• Previous experience in a Line / or Base maintenance operation acting as a certifier. Preferably with experience of base maintenance -not essential
• Experience on pressurised twin engine turbine / turbo-prop aircraft above 5700KG – not essential
• Proven and recent supervisory experience leading teams and a proven record of delivery.- preferred
• Good leadership and motivational qualities.
• Familiar with working to tight deadlines and budgetary requirements.
• Previous experience of Avionic Modifications, making up wiring looms and terminations etc.

Education 

• EASA Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence Category B2 (or evidence that at least 3 modules have been passed towards B2 Licence)
• Approved apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Computer literate. (Aero-Trac Experience Preferred)
•  Beech B300 Type Rating or must be prepared to complete in house Part 147 Type training
• EASA Part 66 Licence category C (preferred)
• No licence restrictions
• Working knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements i.e., Part 145, Part 21, Part CAMO, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 27001.

Motivations

• Self-starter who looks for lateral solutions.
• Needs to understand and deliver customer service, whilst representing the company interests.
• Needs to be able to enjoy working within a small team.
• An ability to work safely while meeting expected delivery schedules

Our employee values

Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and we celebrate the differences that a diverse workforce brings. A range of perspective and talent supports our values and drives our success, with a mix of voices generating better discussions, business decisions and outcomes for all.

At all our sites internationally, every member of the Draken Europe team is accountable to ensure that we are all treated fairly and with respect.

We are also an Armed Forces friendly organisation, and as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who met the criteria in our job specifications.

In line with our Disability Confident Commitments, we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process, please liaise with us if any reasonable adjustments are required.