UKCAA B1 Licensed Engineer

Volantes Technical Recruitment are currently seeking talented B1 Licenced Engineers to support an exciting project based in the Lincoln area. You will be joining a team of experts working on a line of twin-turboprop Aircraft.

As part of this role, you must be prepared to work flexibly as part of a team. Possessing strong communication, organisation and leadership skills. To be considered for this position you will hold, a UK CAA/EASA Part 66 B1 Licence, preferably with the following type rating:

• Beechcraft King Air

Due to the nature of the position, you must be flexible and able to travel at short notice within the UK and Overseas. 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. 

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the management of and performance/quality of performed works in compliance with applicable company process and procedures.
• Responsible for performing all duties in accordance with company procedures and process
• Ensure correct compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain current the required engineering licence and applicable type rating as required to perform their duties and be responsible for ensuring their licences and type ratings do not lapse and are kept up to date.
• Accountable for providing professional communication with customers and contacts as required.
• To achieve and maintain applicable required security clearance level, SC, DV police checks etc.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:

Essential Requirements:

• An Unrestricted UK CAA B1 Part 66 License (preferably with B200/300 type rating, but not essential)
• Extensive previous aircraft base maintenance experience with a wide knowledge and skill range in servicing, inspection repair and modifications
• Full UK Driving licence 
• Medically fit to pass a company doctors examination
• Ability to achieve and maintain applicable required security clearance level, SC, DV police checks

Job Specific Skills:

• Computer Literature, Using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of Aviation regulatory framework, Part 145 / Part M / MAOS / CAA Leaflet B40
• Command of English language, and good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good understanding of the concepts and requirements of SMS, Quality Assurance and Audits
• Managerial skills – Ability to delegate work, set clear directions and manage workflow. Strong mentoring and coaching skills. Ability to train and develop subordinate’s skills. Ability to foster teamwork among team members
• Flexible and able to travel at short notice within the UK and overseas

In addition to a Competitive Salary, we will offer the following benefits package:

• Competitive Group Pension Scheme
• Comprehensive Life Assurance *
• Comprehensive Income Protection *
• Comprehensive Travel Insurance *
• Comprehensive 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)