Licensed Technician

Department: Production Part 145

Employment Type: Contract

Location: AAG Defence Services

Reporting To: Head of 147 Training

Description

Job title  Licensed Technician
Reports to: Head of Operations
Location:  Atlantic Aviation Group RAF Brize Norton, Carterton, United Kingdom.

AAG Defence Services is a MAA Part 145 Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) based in RAF Brize Norton, UK. We work in partnership with Airbus Aerospace & Defence to supply dedicated MRO services, including heavy and line maintenance, to the Royal Air Force’s fleet of A400M Atlas aircraft. Our committed and flexible team of over 100 engineers and management are based at RAF Brize Norton in a dedicated 24,000m², three-bay facility designed to optimise the maintenance of the aircraft. AAG Defence Services is a subsidiary company of Atlantic Aviation Group.

Atlantic Aviation Group
With nearly 60 years of experience, Shannon based Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) is one of Europe's leading independent aviation solution providers. The company has a strong reputation of providing customers with a complete range of solutions including; aircraft maintenance & modifications, technical, engineering and design services, logistics and material solutions and international training. This reputation is built on a proud history and tradition of superior craftsmanship, technical expertise and continuous training, which is supported by our flexible, open and partnership-based customer relationships.  

The company provides a range of aviation solutions including; Part 145 Aircraft Maintenance, MAA Part 145 Defence Services, and the EASA Part 147 Atlantic Aviation Training Academy which provides aviation training to airlines, MRO’s and companies around the world.

Job Purpose 
An aircraft engineer that must be able to satisfy MAA RA4801(1) to hold appropriate company approvals, required to perform aircraft maintenance and certification tasks in accordance with Technical Documentation and Company Procedures. May be asked to carry out limited Supervisory duties to cover Supervisory shortfalls or as role development. 

Duties and responsibilities are, but not limited to the following:

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out work as directed by their SLE or LE, providing assistance to other staff (any trade) to ensure safe and effective working practices. 
• Address and report any safety concerns immediately. 
• Ensure that equipment is maintained in a serviceable, clean, tidy and safe condition, reporting any faulty equipment immediately using the correct channels. 
• Carry out additional team responsibilities or any other reasonable request from your SLE, LE or Hangar Management Team. 
• To recommend to the SLE any improvements that may increase safety and/or efficiency. 
• Aim for continual improvement, using problem solving and initiative where applicable. 
• Raise and complete paperwork accurately and ensure that documentation is promptly and accurately completed by any employees under their supervision. Ensuring paperwork is completed by close of play each day. 
• At request of the business, obtain and exercise company approvals within trade to full extent of their EASA / CAA licences held, thereby providing maximum contribution to the business. 
• To perform and certify aircraft maintenance IAW Technical Documentation and Company Procedures. 
• Certifying own work and that of others within their team within scope of approvals held. 
• To mentor Apprentices/Trainees/New Starters and to monitor these whilst working on tasks and report as necessary to the SLE or LE. 
• Lead a group of engineers on task to deliver assigned work. 
• Carry out any reasonable request to carry out offsite support e.g. AOG, Line. 
• Remain up to date with all Read & Sign notices. 
• Maintain a level of behaviour, discipline and presentation to promote a professional image, in line with company values. 

Health and Safety 

• Understand individual operational safety and security responsibilities including; 
• Be aware of personal health and safety and the health and safety of others at work. Including Management responsibilities as required by H&S Manual. 
• Be aware of aviation safety responsibilities with regards to the AAGDS Safety Policy. Including Management responsibilities as required by the Safety Management Manual 
• Be aware of aviation security responsibilities with regards to the AAGDS Security Policy. 

 Essential skills and qualifications

• Hold an appropriate category B lice