VACANCY – Graduate Airworthiness and Technical Support Officer
Are you a conscientious, hardworking person who is looking for a unique and exciting challenge? We are looking to recruit a Graduate Airworthiness and Technical Support Officer to form a key part of the Saxon Air Operation. In this role, you will be trained and developed to support the Continuing Airworthiness Management Team in interpreting data and transposing these to ensure our aircraft are correctly maintained and remain airworthy. As a CAMO department team member, you will receive both theoretical and hands on training in Continuing Airworthiness and Maintenance Principles to give you a broad overview of the operation and skills required to make sure you are equipped to transition and progress within the organisation.
If you have suitable qualifications and/or any experience or interest in starting or continuing your career in Aviation, we would love you to read about our vacancy and APPLY NOW!
Company Description
Saxon Air is a private jet and helicopter operator based at Norwich Airport in our purpose-built Business Aviation Centre and hangar facility. Designed to meet the demands of the offshore transportation sector as well as offering excellent service for our VIP passengers. We have a team of valued staff, passionate about delivering a superior service aimed at exceeding our customers’ expectations.
Our mission is to be a leader in the provision of aviation services, through excellence, innovation, and sustainability, while ensuring safety and integrity are at the heart of the operation.
Candidate Specification:
Saxon Air is looking for a Graduate Airworthiness and Technical Support Officer to join its established CAMO department. The best candidate will have the following essential qualifications / attributes:
- Excellent analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- High level of team working and ability to respond to changing business needs.
- Confident and articulate communicator able to form good relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ambitious person with desire to learn and make a positive contribution within the CAMO team.
- Strong IT skills with experience in using all Microsoft suites.
- There will be dealings with all levels of staff and external stakeholders, so excellent communication skills are essential.
Responsibilities and Duties (continuous training will be given)
- Input details from Sector Records Pages onto relevant computer tracking systems and identify and correct errors.
- Update CAMO Maintenance Tracking System for aircraft hours/landings and maintenance requirements. Review maintenance tracking system for due maintenance and communicate requirements effectively with the team.
- Liaise with Owners, Owner's Representatives, Operators, MRO's, OEM's and other external organisations.
- Maintain Aircraft Maintenance Records, Logbooks and supporting documentation.
- Ensure accurate completion of customer support programmes.
- Monitoring and reviewing of Airworthiness Directives and OEM Technical documentation.
- Generate processes to cover departmental tasks.
- Provide support to the CAMO management for additional projects as required.
Essential Requirements
- Engineering or aviation-based degree or equivalent experience in the industry.
- An active interest in aviation.
- Able to commute to Norwich, NR6 6JT & Full driving license
- Strong understanding of Microsoft Office Programs (Word & Excel)
Desirable
- Educational background in aircraft maintenance or airworthiness.
- Understanding of UK CAA regulatory framework for Airworthiness
Join Saxon Air and embark on an exciting journey in the world of private air charter aviation. Be part of a team where your skills are valued, and your career can truly take off! Saxon Air is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Fundamentals
This is a full-time permanent role, based in Norwich, but some home working may be facilitated. Travel to our contracted and subcontracted suppliers will also be required and a passport (for worldwide travel would be advantageous).
You must have an existing and ongoing right to work in the UK under current Immigration rules to be considered for this role.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the company.
FIT THE BILL?
Ready to take your career to the next level? Submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and career aspirations to [email protected]. Within your covering letter, please include the answers to these questions.
- In reviewing this job advert, can you signpost a time in your career or education history, you feel meet the key responsibilities of this role?
- At Saxon Air we align ourselves with paying the Real Living Wage. Please confirm your minimum salary expectations for this role?
- The role of the CAMO performs many functions on a day-to-day basis; can you list any of the requirements that a CAMO organisation must do for continuing airworthiness?
- Can you describe the difference in priority between a service bulletin and an airworthiness directive?
Please note, applications that do not include a covering letter will not be considered.
Closing Date: 31st March 2025
NB: If you have previously applied for the Trainee CAMO role, we have your details on record and there is no need to apply again.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Norwich NR6 6JT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Norwich NR6 6JT
