Affinity Flying Training Services are looking for an enthusiastic and motived B1 Licensed Engineer to join our team at RAF Cranwell & Barkston Heath.
Affinity Flying Services are contracted as the Fixed Wing Service Provider under the UKMFTS PFI Contract. We will provide Aircraft to be used by the Military to deliver Elementary Flying Training (EFT) and Multi Engine Flying Training with both EASA and MAA Part M and Part 145 approvals across multiple sites.
Working Pattern: This role operates on a rotating early and late shift pattern, Monday to Friday, with duties carried out across both RAF Cranwell and RAF Barkston Heath.
Candidates must hold a CAA B1.1 Aircraft Maintenance License.
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 Affinity operations, as required.
- Promote, endorse, and comply the company’s Quality and Health & Safety procedure.
To be considered for this position, it is essential for you to have:
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.
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.
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.
Qualifications:
- UK CAA Part 66 B1 Licence
- Ability to acquire UK security clearance.
- Full UK driving licence.
Eligibility & Security Requirements:
- Must have resided in the UK continuously for the past 3 years
- Must hold the legal right to work in the UK
- Will be required to undergo MOD Security Clearance, including 3 years’ reference checks
- Verification of essential qualifications, licences, and passport at interview stage
If you think you’ve got what we’re looking for, then please apply now – we’d love to hear from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £70,000.00-£76,569.30 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Have you resided in the UK continuously for the past 3 years?
Licence/Certification:
- CAA B1.1 Aircraft Maintenance License (preferred)
Work Location: In person
