Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Loganair Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional airline is offering an opportunity for a Licensed Aircraft Engineer in Southampton. The role involves assisting in maintenance workload, supervising tasks, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a UK Part 66 licence and a strong technical background, with an emphasis on safety and teamwork. This is a chance to contribute to a continuous improvement culture in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Station/Check Manager in prioritising maintenance workload.
• Communicate maintenance status with relevant staff.
• Carry out defect investigation and scheduled maintenance.
• Supervise staff under their supervision.
• Complete work packs and tech logs according to procedures.

Skills

Formal engineering technical qualification

UK Part 66 licence with appropriate type ratings

Strong safety awareness

Strong commercial awareness

Technically competent engineer

Proactive problem solver

Confident communicator

Strong leadership skills

Team player

Job description

Overview

Overview of Role We have an opportunity for a Licensed Aircraft Engineer to join the team based at Southampton.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Station/Check Manager or Maintenance Supervisor in prioritising, organising, and completing the maintenance workload effectively to minimising delays and disruptions.
• Communicate effectively with the Station/Check Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, LMC and the OCC staff on the maintenance status of aircraft and whenever that position changes.
• Performs defect investigation and scheduled maintenance in a safe and cost-effective manner and in compliance with the relevant approved maintenance data, organisational procedures, national authority requirements and are aware of their responsibilities both to Loganair, Form 1004 - Terms of Maintenance Authorisation and as Type Rated/Authorised Personnel in relation to CAP 562 – CAAIP’s, Leaflet H20.
• Debrief flying staff with regards to defects and to ensure that this information is passed to LMC and the Station/Check Manager or Maintenance Supervisor.
• Carry out the support functions necessary to maintain aircraft availability to ensure the flying schedule remains on target.
• Responsible for the conduct and performance of staff under their supervision
• Supervise tasks as and when required by the nature of the task and manpower available.
• Support the company operation when required at other locations.
• Communicate with fleet technical service engineers in matters of reliability, defect analysis and defect investigation using appropriate channels.
• Communicate with the Station/Check Manager and Maintenance Supervisor on all matters regarding the efficient operation of the maintenance task including matters of Health and Safety and highlighting any shortfalls and improvements.
• Completion of work packs, tech logs and documentation are carried out in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist in the promotion a ‘Continuous Improvement’ culture.

Skills and Knowledge

• Formal engineering technical qualification
• UK Part 66 licence with appropriate type ratings
• Strong safety awareness
• Strong commercial awareness
• Technically competent engineer
• Proactive problem solver
• Confident communicator
• Possess strong leadership skills
• Team player

Attitude

The Engineer will develop positive constructive working relationships with their manager, supervisor and shift while demonstrating personal competence, reliability and being a valued member of the wider company team.

Training and Experience

Training and Experience • Previous experience in a similar role (desirable