Aircraft Engineer - Mechanical in London

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The Role: We are currently recruiting for Aircraft Engineer - Mechanical. In this role, you will support aircraft maintenance activities under the supervision of the appointed B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer. You will work in accordance with all relevant aircraft maintenance regulations, ensuring tasks are carried out safely, efficiently, and to the required standards. A strong awareness of regulatory requirements and a commitment to following company procedures at all times are essential to maintaining safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety first. Operate at Draken in accordance with the SHE Technical standards.
• Identify where the SHE Technical Standards are applicable to appointed operations/tasks and apply safe systems of work identified.
• Apply countermeasures identified in applicable risk assessment to appointed operations/tasks.
• Be an active participant in the Safety Management System (SMS) reporting culture and work towards safety improvements at all times.
• Responsible to the nominated supervisor for the receipt/dispatch and servicing of allocated aircraft which include daily checks, scheduled maintenance, component replacements, defect rectification/repairs, mandatory inspections, re-configuration of aircraft, and aircraft servicing/refuelling under the supervision of the allocated Licensed Aircraft Engineer.
• Conduct all maintenance tasks on the aircraft in accordance with approved data contained within OEM maintenance publications and ensure compliance with published company procedures.
• Carry out tasks to the best of your ability and certify any work within the terms of any company authorisations held. Sign and date all maintenance actions performed within a timely manner.
• Complete worksheets/work cards during the course of maintenance activities and report any additional defects found to the supervising LAE.
• Issue extension work cards as required to ensure a sufficient breakdown of tasks or recording of additional defects.
• Upon completion of tasks, deliver completed worksheets to the supervising LAE for inspection.
• Be particularly responsible for the maintenance of aircraft tasks allocated to you by your supervisor.
• Control any material or Company equipment provided for the task. Maintain full compliance to tool control and loose article procedures during the course of aircraft maintenance.
• Ensure all test and ground support equipment is in a serviceable/calibrated condition and fit to carry out its function before use.
• Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of facility, equipment, tooling and employee facilities is maintained within the working areas.
• Assist in conducting monthly workplace inspection and the reporting/rectification of any findings.
• Assist in ground movements of aircraft as assigned by your supervisor.
• Support aircraft maintenance activities away from the home base when required.
• Any other duties that are reasonably requested by management within the capability of the incumbent.

Personal Skills/Abilities:

• Good technical English (written and spoken) & basic mathematics.
• Aviation Engineering Apprenticeship which included modules such as English, Maths and Physics.
• Experience of service or commercial aircraft engineering/operations (desirable).
• Ability to work safely in line with risk assessments and technical instructions.
• Good dexterity and an ability to use basic maintenance hand tools in a safe manner.
• Trustworthy, motivated team member and physically fit to undertake manual tasks around and on board the aircraft.
• Medically fit and able to perform maintenance tasks within the scope of the organisation.
• An ability to work safely while maintaining tight delivery deadlines.
• Customer focused with exceptional personal and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, confident, and assertive.
• Able to adopt and follow the principles of continuous improvement.
• A demonstrated capability to work within and adhere to a defined set of organisational values.
• A willingness to work flexible hours to assist in aircraft recoveries.

Educational Vocational Qualifications:

• Aviation Experience (Essential).
• Experience on pressurised and/or un-pressurised aircraft.
• IT literacy with previous experience of the MS Office suite.
• Security cleared to meet current UK and ITAR requirements in support of the business.
• Safety conscious.
• Able to work without close supervision.
• Trustworthy and dependable.

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 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 meet 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.

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