B1/ B2 Aircraft Engineer - #1784954

Loganair operates a comprehensive network of scheduled and charter flights around the United Kingdom and beyond. The company continues to grow and develop and it now has over 850 members of staff, in various departments, including, Engineering, Flight Operations, Ground and Customer Services, Safety and Compliance, Commercial, Finance and Operations. We have stations throughout the United Kingdom, including: Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Inverness, Aberdeen, Kirkwall, Sumburgh. In terms of aircraft maintenance, we support, EMB 145 , ATR 42/72, Twin Otters and BN2 Islanders.

Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.

We have an opportunity for a B1 or B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer to join the engineering maintenance team at Glasgow Airport.

If you have one or more of the above noted aircraft types on your Part 66 license that would be welcome. However, if you do not, that is not prohibitive as Part 147 approved type training will be provided for applicants who possess the basic license qualifications and experience.

Key Responsibilities

The main activities that will be carried out are defined below. As would be expected the listing is not exhaustive and reasonable responsibilities not defined below will be carried out, with training and support provided where required.

• Assist the Station Manager/ Check Supervisor / Maintenance Supervisor in prioritising, organising, and completing the maintenance workload effectively to minimising delays and disruptions.
• Communicate effectively with the Station Engineer / Maintenance Supervisor, LMC and the operations staff on the maintenance status of aircraft and whenever that status changes.
• Performs defect investigation and scheduled maintenance in a safe and cost-effective manner and in compliance with the relevant approved maintenance data, organisational procedures, national authority requirements and are aware of their responsibilities both to Loganair, Form 1004 - Terms of Maintenance Authorisation and as Type Rated/Authorised Personnel in relation to CAP 562 – CAAIP’s, Leaflet H20.
• Debrief flying staff with regards to defects and to ensure that this information is passed to LMC and the Station Manager / Check Manager / Maintenance Supervisor.
• Carry out the support functions necessary to maintain aircraft availability to ensure the flying schedule remains on target.
• Responsible for the conduct and performance of staff under their supervision
• Supervise tasks as and when required by the nature of the task and manpower available.
• Support the company operation when required at other locations.
• Communicate with fleet technical service engineers in matters of reliability, defect analysis and defect investigation using appropriate channels.
• Communicate with the Station Engineer / Check Manager / Maintenance Supervisor on all matters regarding the efficient operation of the maintenance task including matters of Health and Safety and highlighting any shortfalls and improvements.
• Completion of work packs, tech logs and documentation are carried out in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist the Station Manager / Supervisor by promoting a ‘Continuous Improvement’ culture within your shift and the organisation as a whole.
  
  

Skills And Knowledge

• Ability to prioritise, organise and complete work in a changing environment to ensure deadlines are met.
• Ability to analyse problems, identify solutions and communicate these to others.
• Ability to clearly communicate in a structured sequence to convey a message at an individual and group level.
• Ability to lead a small team to perform tasking efficiently.
• Understanding of Loganair’s operations and the major entities with whom the company transacts.
• Microsoft Word / Excel (for business documents and spreadsheets).
• Microsoft Access for data management
• Microsoft Outlook (for email)
• Proficient use of OASES Engineering Computer System
• Awareness of H&S Legislation and Company Employment procedures
  
  

Attitude

The Licensed Engineer will develop positive constructive working relationships with manager, demonstrating personal competence, reliability and being a valued member of the wider company team.

Training And Experience

• Formal engineering technical qualification
• UK Part 66 licence with appropriate type rating
• Ability to obtain Airside Pass / Airport Security clearance
• Strong safety awareness
• Strong commercial awareness
• Technically competent engineer
• Proactive problem solver
• Confident communicator
• Possess strong leadership skills
• Team player
• Previous experience in a similar role (desirable)