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B1/2 Shift Lead Engineer

Bournemouth
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B1/2 Shift Lead Engineer

Gama Aviation Verified

Bournemouth Airport, Dorset, England

Aircraft Maintenance Engineers

B1 Licensed Engineer

Onsite

Full time

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Position: B1/2 Shift Lead Engineer

Location: Bournemouth Airport

Working Hours: 5-5-4, 7am-7pm

Lead the Shift. Drive Performance. Deliver Excellence.

Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

  • Generous Welcome Bonus and Relocation Support
  • Type Rating Training included for the right individuals
  • Opportunities for professional development

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Gama Aviation is one of the UK’s leading Business Aviation organisations, supporting a diverse fleet of fixed-wing aircraft across maintenance, modification and operational support activities. As our Bournemouth operation continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Shift Lead Engineer to join our Base Maintenance team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an established Licensed Aircraft Engineer who is looking to take the next step in their career, combining technical expertise with leadership responsibility. You will play a key role in leading the engineering teams, driving productivity, managing customer expectations and ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of aircraft maintenance activities.

Working closely with the Base Maintenance Manager, you will take ownership of shift performance, aircraft delivery schedules and team leadership whilst remaining actively involved in a fast-paced maintenance environment. This role offers genuine opportunities to influence operational performance, develop leadership skills and progress your career within a growing international aviation organisation.

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About Us

Gama Aviation is a hugely diverse business that offers much more than perhaps its name would suggest. Yes, we fly but we also save lives, provide mission critical intelligence, and build systems that deliver decisive advantage.

With operations in the UK, Middle East, Europe and Jersey a career with us can offer travel, personal growth opportunities and the ability for long-term progression in a fast-paced and dynamic service industry.


Responsibilities

  • Leading daily engineering and safety briefings
  • Managing and coordinating engineering teams across the shift
  • Driving productivity and ensuring resources are effectively allocated
  • Taking ownership of aircraft maintenance delivery targets and escalating risks where required
  • Acting as a key point of contact for customers and stakeholders
  • Supporting the planning and execution of multiple maintenance inputs
  • Ensuring compliance with regulatory, quality and health & safety requirements
  • Monitoring productivity and time booking accuracy
  • Leading shift handovers and maintaining strong communication between teams
  • Supporting performance management, competency reviews and development of engineering personnel
  • Promoting a positive, professional and safety-focused culture across the hangar.

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Skills, Qualifications And Experience Required

  • A UK CAA Part 66 Licence Category B1 or B2 with C rating and a minimum of two aircraft type ratings
  • Previous experience leading or supervising engineering teams within aircraft maintenance environments
  • Significant aircraft base maintenance experience with a wide knowledge and skill range in servicing, inspection repair and modifications
  • Experience managing multiple maintenance inputs simultaneously
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to make decisions in a dynamic operational environment
  • Strong focus on safety, quality and customer service

In addition to a Competitive Salary, we will offer you:

  • Great work-life balance with a 5-5-4 shift pattern
  • Competitive Group Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance *
  • Income Protection *
  • Travel Insurance *
  • Private Healthcare (after successful passing of probation) *
  • Free Car Parking
  • 2 Paid Volunteering Days each calendar year (subject to line manager approval)
  • Investment in Training, Qualifications and Professional Development

(Subject to insurance underwriting)


Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 20 working days then your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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Skills

B1 Licensed Engineer
B2 Licensed Engineer
Aircraft Maintenance
Team Leadership
Base Maintenance
Safety Management
Stakeholder Management
Regulatory Compliance
Resource Allocation
Quality Assurance
Technical Supervision
Aircraft Inspection
Aircraft Repair
Aircraft Modification

Location

Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom

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