Repair Support Engineer - Contract

Draken International; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation support company in the UK seeks a skilled Repair Support Engineer for its Mobile Repair Team. The role involves supporting aircraft structural repairs and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a strong background in structural repair, relevant qualifications, and 5+ years of experience in aircraft maintenance. Join us for a chance to work on mission-critical projects within a dynamic team.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits package

Bonus incentives

Tech vouchers

Wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in aircraft maintenance or workshop environments.
• Medically fit to perform engineering duties.
• Experience with aircraft type or general familiarisation training.

Responsibilities

• Champion a Safety First approach in all operations.
• Support and deputise for the Team Leader – Mobile Repair Team.
• Act as a focal point for aircraft structural repair advice.
• Perform and assure structural repair activities.
• Collaborate with Aircraft Supervisors and Certifying Engineers.

Skills

Aircraft structural repair

Metalwork fabrication

Regulatory knowledge (ISO 9001, Part 145)

Leadership and communication skills

Time management

Customer focus

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent

BTEC, ONC, HNC or similar qualification

Job description

Draken Europe offers exciting careers that matter. We believe that mission success does not start with the mission itself. It begins with our people. Draken also believes in fair reward and recognition for our employees. As such, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including up to 12% matching pension contributions, bonus incentives, discounted PMI, electric car scheme, tech vouchers, wellbeing programmes and much more.

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Repair Support Engineer to join our Mobile Repair Team. This pivotal role supports the Team Leader in ensuring the safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence of aircraft structural repair activities under Part 145/A8-23 regulations. You’ll play a key part in delivering contractual commitments to our customers while promoting a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a Safety First approach in all operations, aligned with SHE standards.
• Support and deputise for the Team Leader – Mobile Repair Team.
• Act as a focal point for aircraft structural repair advice and technical guidance.
• Perform and assure structural repair activities including:
• Damage assessment and OEM/TCH data reporting.
• Liaison with OEM/TCH for technical queries and feedback.
• Measurement, reporting, and progression of repairs (e.g., drilling, riveting).
• Task breakdown and accurate activity recording.
• Collaborate with Aircraft Supervisors and Certifying Engineers to ensure compliance.
• Forecast material/resource needs and coordinate with procurement.
• Assist with interdepartmental work requests and Base Maintenance activities.
• Support Safety Occurrence Reports, audits, and compliance monitoring.
• Promote the Company Safety Management System (SMS) and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Extensive experience in aircraft structural and mechanical engineering.
• Strong background in structural repair and metalwork fabrication.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks including:
• ISO 9001, Part 145, A8/23, Part 21G
• ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001
• Proven leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Excellent time management and organisational abilities.
• Customer-focused with a proactive and confident approach.
• Medically fit to perform engineering duties.

Qualifications:

• Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent formal training.
• BTEC, ONC, HNC or similar engineering qualification.
• Over 5 years’ experience in aircraft maintenance or workshop environments.
• Relevant aircraft type or general familiarisation training.

Why Join Draken Europe?

At Draken, you’ll be part of a dynamic team supporting mission-critical operations across the UK and beyond. We offer a collaborative environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to work on cutting-edge aviation projects.

Ready to take flight in your career?
Apply now and become a key player in maintaining the integrity and performance of our fleet.

Our employee values

Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and we celebrate the differences that a diverse workforce brings. A range of perspective and talent supports our values and drives our success, with a mix of voices generating better discussions, business decisions and outcomes for all.

At all our sites internationally, every member of the Draken Europe team is accountable to ensure that we are all treated fairly and with respect.

We are also an Armed Forces friendly organisation, and as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who met the criteria in our job specifications.

In line with our Disability Confident Commitments, we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process, please liaise with us if any reasonable adjustments are required.

About Us

Whether it is adversarial support, electronic attack or customised rotary-wing training, we offer the most accurate and advanced readiness training in the industry. Our vast, differentiated fleet, cutting edge hardware and experienced instructors are engaged to help your mission take off.

Being ready is not only a matter of when. But where. We provide services in the UK, US and across the NATO countries. Making sure that our allies can manoeuvre around defeat and prepare to prevail.