Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Helicopter) GCAA B1 Full Time

About the job
Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form. From one hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to some 4,000 employees, and some 50 locations worldwide. Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, Charter, Completions, Defence, FBO, Fixed and Rotary Wing Maintenance, and Staffing. Behind every seamless Jet Aviation experience, is a team of dedicated professionals perfecting the art of flight. The artisans of aviation. The craft that brings our customers’ journey to life. In the hangar, on the ground, and behind the scenes. Enabling global flight, with passion.

In order to reinforce our Helicopter Maintenance Team in the UAE we are currently recruiting for a

Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Helicopter) GCAA B1

Overall job purpose is to carry out maintenance tasks on an aircraft in accordance with Jet Aviation procedures, authority regulations and customer requirements.

Description/Tasks

Quality, Safety and Environment

Ensure maintenance performed on aircraft systems is conducted in compliance with company policies and procedures
Certification of work and release of aircraft systems complies with relevant Licence Categories
Actively participate and comply with JAAS WH&S and Environment programs and Aviation Safety Management System

People Leadership

Operational management of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (Fitters) providing clear directions for allocated maintenance

Commercial Management

Daily management and control of assigned aircraft maintenance
Responsible for the adequate allocation of resources available for timely completion of assigned aircraft systems modification, maintenance, repair or installation
Ensure parts are ordered at correct timeframe to meet project or job deadlines whilst maintaining appropriate cost structure
Review job packs for assigned projects or jobs and ensure they are complete and reflect customer requirements
Review daily reporting on estimated versus actual hours and take action as directed to correct or prevent over runs
Provide input to customer projects including quoting for labour and materials
Using the company ERP to ensure time and attendance is correlated with projects

Sales and Customer Management

Provide regular feedback to the General Manager Operations ME on the progress of planned system modification, maintenance, service or installation
Provide input into response to customer queries and complaints

Regulatory and Compliance

Ensure maintenance performed on assigned aircraft system is conducted in compliance with the relevant Civil Aviation regulations, Military or OEM requirements
Accountable for updating knowledge on regulatory requirements

Further tasks

Actively support and participate in the JAAS Core Values and Safety, Security and Environment policies and procedures as detailed in the JAAS Governance and Polices Manual.
Ensure smooth workflow on assigned jobs with minimal disruptions by effective use of allocated manpower and resources
Aircraft work packs and logbook entries are completed in compliance with regulatory and customer requirements
Ensure assigned modification, maintenance, repair or installation performed is carried out in compliance with company policies and procedures and relevant Civil Aviation Regulations
ASRs (Over & Above defects) are raised at time of identification of additional work and are accurate
Track progress of work to ensure budgetary control is maintained.
Provide directions to AMEs and Technicians to assist them to meet budgets and customer delivery schedules.
Implement remedial action to correct project or job overruns
Provide input into parts ordering for assigned projects to ensure parts are available to meet scheduled delivery times.
Regular audit of project documentation to ensure accuracy and integrity of data.
Provide input into customer queries and/or complaints.

Qualification/Experience

Hold a valid B1 GCAA license with B412 endorsement. AW139 a plus. (CASA or EASA B1 candidates will be considered with the right qualifications)
Strong knowledge of CAR 145
Recent B412 5-year inspection experience.
Experience working in an aircraft maintenance facility performing system maintenance and modifications
Demonstrated understanding of Aviation regulatory requirements for Aircraft systems maintenance
People Management skills in an operational environment
Experience in a customer focused work environment with multiple priorities and project deadlines
Computer literate at basic level in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems
Company and Customer focused
Result driven
Proactive and self-motivated
Team Player

If you are interested in a multicultural, challenging and innovative working environment, and your profile matches our requirements, please fill our online application form and attach a CV in pdf format.

Jet Aviation

Claudia de Sa

Director Human Resources

http://www.jetaviation.com/jobs