B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer

MPI have a requirement for a B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer to work on site in a permanent role at RAF Valley. 

Candidates must hold a CAA B1.1 Aircraft Maintenance License

Rate of pay to be discussed on application

Early and late shift pattern Monday to Friday

Summary
Self-motivated individual supporting Line and Base maintenance, supervising Technicians and demonstrate a flexible working attitude in a fast-changing environment.

Qualifications & Experience 

Essential experience:
·    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.

Desirable Experience:
·    Proficiency in use of common software packages including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, Power BI, Microsoft Project

Essential Qualifications:
·    UK CAA Part 66 B1 Licence
·    Ability to acquire UK security clearance.
·    Full UK driving licence

Desirable Qualifications:
·    UK CAA Part 66 License C Rating
·    Initial Human factors
·    Current SMS training
·    Current EWIS training
·    Current Fuel Tank Safety Training
·    Holds Type Approval on Company aircraft.

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 Company operations, as required.
·    Promote, endorse, and comply the company’s Quality and Health & Safety procedure.
The above is not an exhaustive list and you may be expected to perform additional duties that fall within your skill and competence.

Essential Competencies
·    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

Essential 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.