DEA Specialised Airborne Operations
B1.1 Licensed Engineer

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DEA are looking for a B1.1 Engineer on a permanent basis.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Shift Supervisor in being responsible to the BMM, for the safety, regulatory compliance, and operational performance of all Part-145 aircraft maintenance activities within the aircraft maintenance team.
- Provide support to the team with engineering decisions and provide guidance with regards to personal, and team development.
- Promote a "Just Culture" with regard to safety and reporting of occurrences within the business.
- To be particularly responsible for the maintenance of aircraft, aircraft equipment as allocated by the Shift Supervisor.
- Certification of B1 maintenance activities performed during shift operations.
- Where held and required C Certification of aircraft released from base maintenance activity.
- Ensure a high standard of mechanical engineering functions.
- Assist the Planning Manager to ensure all resources, parts and equipment are available at maintenance inputs.
- Ensure recency of all company and regulatory requirements.
- Provide the Mechanical Handover.
- The ground movements of aircraft assigned by the Shift Supervisor.
- Ensuring that all technical staff working within your supervision carry out their duties in a safe and proper manner and in accordance with the relevant Maintenance Manuals, and MOE.
- To ensure the correct and timely completion of all aircraft documentation relating to the maintenance activities performed.
- Ensure areas under supervision are always kept clean and tidy.
- Evaluate all existing standards, practices, and procedures with a view to continuous improvement efficiency.
- Ensure error and safety reports are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
- Assist the Shift Supervisor in the day-to-day functions of the team.
- Assisting the Shift Supervisor in prioritising tasks and scheduling requirements.
- Assisting the Shift Supervisor in the development of the team.
- Achieve optimal aircraft maintenance performance; maintain excellent customer and stakeholder relations.
- Work at component level within DEA B/C-Rated workshops as a certifier (Wheel & Engine Bay).
- AOG
- Provide AOG technical support to company and 3rd party aircraft and give general technical support to aircraft operators and owners.
- Hold a position on an AOG rota, supporting DEA and 3rd party aircraft in UK and overseas.
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Meetings
- Weekly Toolbox Talk
- Shift Continuous Improvement
- Other meetings as requested in the Mech Manager’s absence
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Methodical and calm.
- Ability to continually manage conflicting demands and prioritise tasks and workload to meet deadlines.
- Continually demonstrate a positive attitude to work and operate as part of a team with the ability to motivate colleagues with enthusiasm.
- Remain calm under pressure and encourage others to do the same.
- Adopt a flexible and adaptable approach to work.
- Apply strategic thinking and analysis to problem solving by gathering & analysing relevant information.
- Communicate clearly and effectively.
- Continually demonstrate a personal commitment to the Company’s health, safety and environmental procedures, ensuring they are always implemented and respected.
- Proactive ‘can do’ approach to problem solving and providing creative solutions.
- Good Change and Project Management Skills.
- Team oriented with proven communication and influencing skills.
- Customer focussed with exceptional personal and communication skills.
- Self-Motivated, confident, and assertive.
- A demonstrated capability to work within, and adhere to, a defined set of organisational values.
- Medically fit to perform daily engineering duties including detachment working.
- Willing and able to achieve Security clearance to meet current UK and ITAR requirements in support of the business.


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Courses & Qualifications
Essential
- HF Initial/Continuation
- SMS Training
- Aircraft Maintainers License (CAA Pt-66 B1)
- Type Approved on KA 90/200/300 or Diamond DA42/62
Preferred
- Aircraft Maintainers Licence (EASA Pt-66 B1)
- Type Approved on all DEA platforms
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