Licensed Avion Inspector (FAR)

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Farnborough is seeking a Licensed Avionics B2 Inspector to ensure compliance with EASA standards and oversee various aircraft maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate must possess an EASA Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance License, experience in line and base maintenance, and strong communication skills. This position offers a full-time role with no travel required and follows a UK shift pattern. This role is pivotal in maintaining high-quality operational standards and supporting team leadership.

Qualifications

• Extensive combination of line & base maintenance experience.
• Evidence of aircraft inspection and certification experience.
• Experience within the corporate industry is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with maintenance, inspection, and legislative standards.
• Act as an inspector for specific aircraft maintenance.
• Manage manpower resources for maintenance tasks.

Skills

Good working knowledge of Aviation Legislation

Good verbal and written communication skills

Good practical computer user skills

Education

EASA Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance License

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Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Licensed Avion Inspector (FAR) in GAC Farnborough

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Education and Experience Requirements

Other EASA Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance License with relevant aircraft Type Ratings required. Certification experience within an EASA Part 145 organisation.

Position Purpose: The Licensed Avionics B2 Inspector is responsible for ensuring compliance with maintenance, inspection and legislative standards as specified by EASA and the Quality and Airworthiness Manager.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Acting as an inspector in support of a specific aircraft, line or base maintenance input in accordance with MOE Part 146, as revised.
• Perform the day to day duties and responsibilities of a Maintenance Team Leader, when requested by a Service Team Manager.
• When requested by a Maintenance Team Leader or Service Team Manager, manage the manpower resources, consisting of licensed mechanical and avionics inspectors and fitters, as assigned to a specific aircraft line or base maintenance input.
• Certify tasks they have been trained on and authorized to perform, and inspect and certify at both Luton main base and other locations worldwide, in addition to carrying out any other maintenance tasks requested by the Maintenance Team Leader. For base maintenance, this may include Category ‘C’ Certification for those qualified in accordance with MOE Part 34, as revised.
• Promote and ensure that aircraft line or base maintenance commitments are fulfilled within the assigned time scale. In the event of a delay for any reason, they are responsible for informing the Maintenance Team Leader and Service Team Manager as soon as possible.
• Promote and ensure that all aircraft maintenance documentation relevant to the work they have performed or supervised is completed fully, including all task stage requirements, before the end of each shift or their reassignment to another work task during the same shift.

Additional Functions:

• Understand and share the strategic position of the department in relation to Product Support.
• Advise the STM of any difficulties or shortcomings that may be experienced through performing departmental duties.
• Maintain awareness and understanding of departmental measures in place for the monitoring of department goals, product delivery and quality.
• Maintain personal & departmental husbandry to ensure continued department success.
• Ensure handovers are carried out as required to ensure workflow.
• Attend Stand‑up Board meetings as required to roll out performance communications and discussions.
• Perform other duties as may be, from time to time, delegated by the STM or Department Manager.
• Promote and ensure that the quality of workmanship in the final product meets a standard acceptable to EASA and the UK CAA by complying with statutory and company standards for all maintenance and design change work on aircraft and/or components, including ensuring the correct and adequate standards of cleanliness and tidiness for the work in hand.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• Extensive combination of line & base maintenance experience.
• Evidence of aircraft inspection and certification experience gained during extensive line and base aircraft work experience.
• Experience within the corporate industry an advantage.
• Good working knowledge of Aviation Legislation.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good practical computer user skills.
• Flexible approach to working patterns.
• Able to demonstrate a well‑organized approach to daily job tasks.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 230777

Category: Quality Assurance

Percentage of Travel: None

Shift: UK Shift Pattern 4x4 700‑1900

Employment Type: Full‑time

Posting End Date: 04/27/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly‑owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically advanced business jet aircraft.

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