Licensed Aircraft Engineer - Diamond DA42 - Permanent position
Location: Gloucestershire, UK
Salary: £60,000-£70,000 per annum, depending on experience
The Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced Licensed Aircraft Engineer to join an established aircraft maintenance team based in Gloucestershire.
The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining a fleet of Diamond DA42 aircraft, ensuring all maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and in full compliance with applicable UK CAA regulatory requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing maintenance department, taking responsibility for aircraft airworthiness while supporting the operational flying programme.
The role would suit a proactive, adaptable engineer who takes pride in delivering high standards of workmanship, technical accuracy and safety.
Occasional travel to the organisation's Bournemouth base, or other locations where aircraft may be positioned, will be required. A fleet vehicle will be available for business travel.
Key Responsibilities:
*Carry out scheduled maintenance on fleet aircraft in accordance with approved maintenance programmes and technical data.
*Diagnose and rectify defects, provide troubleshooting support and respond to Aircraft on Ground (AOG) requirements as necessary.
*Oversee and certify maintenance activities undertaken by Fleet Support Technicians, within the scope of your authorisations.
*Ensure all maintenance activities comply with UK CAA regulatory requirements, approved procedures and applicable Health & Safety standards.
*Support the operational flying programme by coordinating maintenance activities and minimising aircraft downtime.
*Maintain compliance with the organisation's approved Exposition and associated regulatory procedures.
*Apply sound airworthiness principles and human factors awareness to all maintenance activities.
*Complete accurate and comprehensive maintenance records and certification documentation.
*Maintain a clean, safe and well-organised hangar and working environment.
*Assist with aircraft handling, positioning, refuelling, valeting and detailing when required.
Applicants must meet one of the following licence requirements:
*Hold a valid UK CAA Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence, Category B1.2, with a full Group 3 rating and no limitation excluding composite-structure aeroplanes; or
*Hold a UK CAA Part-66 Cat...
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