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• Company OverviewAirTanker is one of the world’s most exciting aviation innovations and we offer a diverse range of roles in our unique environment, based in the heart of the picturesque Cotswolds.

Licensed Technician B2
Purpose of the Role

The performance of Aircraft Maintenance tasks, in accordance with company quality and regulatory airworthiness standards and working in conjunction with the Shift Manager to ensure that the operational service meets all of the customer’s contractual requirements.
Job Responsibilities

• Undertake scheduled and un-scheduled Aircraft Maintenance in accordance with the required regulatory and company requirements.
• Be responsible to the Shift Manager or nominated deputy for the receipt/dispatch and servicing of Air Tanker aircraft. To include pre-flight checks; daily checks; weekly checks; scheduled maintenance, component changes; rectification and repair; mandatory inspection; role changes and aircraft re-fuelling within the scope of the Company Authorisation and in accordance with company procedures in a safe an efficient manner.

• Certify all servicing and maintenance tasks in accordance with their scope of authorisation and under the authority of the company Quality Manager.
• Ensure that all technical staff working under his supervision perform their duties in a safe and correct manner and in accordance with the relevant documentation.
• Assume direct control of documentation for aircraft under his control and ensuring that all required certification entries are promptly and correctly recorded.
• Control of any material or company equipment provided for the task and the cleanliness of their working area.
• Be available at short notice to perform AOG recovery of aircraft from deployed operations.
• Liaise and discuss technical issues and forthcoming scheduled inputs with Planning.
• Co-ordinate the ground movement of aircraft assigned by the Shift Manager.
• Ensure H&S requirements are met and adhered to under all circumstances.
• Report all safety / disciplinary matters to the immediate Line Manager.
• Conduct any other such duties that may be required from time to time, and as directed by the Line Manager.
• Be personally responsible for delivering a safe service in all facets of the role in line with the requirements of the ATrS SMS, Quality and Environmental Management Systems. This Includes maintaining awareness of the company safety and quality policies and the applicable hazard analyses.
• Deputise for senior engineer positions as required in periods of absence.
• Utilise the company GCIS Maintenance IT Support systems where applicable.
• Drive and/or operate all Company provided MTGSE in support of operational requirements in line with their authorisations.
• Capable of taking a safety focussed approach all facets of work.
• Knowledge of the relevant company Administration Processes.
• Document control management skills.
• Emergency Response actions and drills.
• Encouragement of the staff and open reporting in a just culture.
• Human factors – awareness and capability to deal with potential implications.
• Integrity and confidentiality in all aspects of the role.
• Investigation and analysis skills.
• Motivation and leadership capability for building the corporate safety culture.
• Resource management and planning.
• Understanding of company policies.
• Understanding of national Environmental Regulations.
• Understanding of the national workplace HSE regulations.

The Individual

Essential job holder qualifications & experience at recruitment

• B1 UK CAA Licence.
• Must pass a CP2 Colour Vision Test.
• Airbus A330 Type Rating on UK CAA Licence.
• Experience working in both Line and Base maintenance environments.Desirable job holder qualifications & experience at recruitment

• Demonstrable experience on commercial or military aircraft.
• Have previously held company approvals on commercial aircraft or military equivalent.
• Previous experience working within a MOD environment.
• Previous outstation experience.
• Hold a Full UK Driving Licence.

The Reward

Working with like-minded people, you’ll also find a warm welcome here at the AirTanker community. We have an annual diary of organised events from family days and summer festivals, to a social scene that has gone from strength-to-strength as we have grown. We will earn your commitment, offering you a unique opportunity to play a crucial part in a pioneering service that is working to deliver unparalleled support to the RAF and UK armed forces.
On top of your basic salary, you’ll receive;

• Annual bonus scheme (eligibility in current year subject to bonus rules)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Hybrid working available (not applicable to rostered and shift based employees)
• Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance Cover
• Income Protection
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Local Gym Discount
• Plane Saver (Credit Union)
• Family fun days/ battlefield tours/ onsite bar

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About AirTanker
AirTanker was established in 2008 to deliver Voyager, the RAF’s new air-to-air refuelling and air transport aircraft. Working alongside full time RAF personnel and Reservists, we blend the best of civil and military aviation expertise to carry out our mission.
As we continue to evolve, develop and grow, we recognise the valuable contribution provided by our people. We welcome candidates who can demonstrate the high level of passion, flexibility and motivation that we do. We are a unique and complex airline, with a diverse workforce, and are looking for people who will thrive in our environment.
We are proud to invest in our people, employee wellbeing and our vision to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
Joining AirTanker could be the best decision you make!
For more information on AirTanker, please visit our website: www.AirTanker.co.uk

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Due to the nature of the organisation, all employees of AirTanker Services are required to be security cleared to SC level. If successful in your application, we would support you with the SC process. As a guideline only, you would normally need to have been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years. Further confirmation can be found on the National Security Vetting (NSV) website https://www.gov.uk/security-vetting-and-clearance
If you have not been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years, please be prepared to request an Overseas Criminal Records Check for these countries as you will be asked to provide this for referencing and security checks if you are successful. All prospective employees of AirTanker, specifically those who apply for safety sensitive roles, may be subject to pre-employment/ pre-commencement drug and alcohol testing. All crew members, upon employment with AirTanker or shortly before, will be testing for controlled substances.

Job Type: Full-time