Vacancy Name
Aircraft Component Supervisor
Vacancy No
VN1240
Employment Type
Full-Time
Division
Ground
Work Location
Job Details
/ Position: Aircraft Component Supervisor
/ Location: Luton Airport
/ Working Hours: Mon-Fri, 40 hours per week
* Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
* Opportunities for professional development
* For more details, read on
Gama Aviation is a very reputable Business Aviation company, working on both fixed wing and rotary aircrafts. We are continuing to grow and expand, with exciting contracts being secured
Our Luton location are pleased to announce we are in the process of opening a new Component Workshop. As a result of this, we are seeking a skilled and motivated Component Supervisor to join our team in Luton. Specialising in wheels, batteries and related repair work, you will play a vital role in maintaining and repairing essential aircraft components, ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality in compliance with industry regulations.
You will have a great deal of responsibility with endless opportunity for impact and freedom for initiatives.
/ 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, Jersey, Europe and the Middle East, 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:
* Supervise the activity of the Wheel shop and Battery shop mechanics to perform maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) activities on aircraft wheels, batteries and associated components.
* Carry out and support the Release to Service Certification of wheels, batteries and associated components.
* Ensure adherence to maintenance manuals, engineering instructions, and regulatory requirements (e.g. UK CAA & EASA Part 145 standards).
* Ensure clearly record on worksheets details of the tasks completed, accurately reflecting the works performed with time booking
* Liaise with internal stakeholders in planning, stores and commercial.
* Liaise with external stakeholders when required to complete the scope of work.
* Comply with all company health and safety policies, procedures and COSHH requirements
* Support the workshop team in achieving production schedules and performance targets.
* Ensure the maintenance of a clean, organised, and efficient work environment
* Comply with all procedures listed in the current Staff Company Handbook
* Any other duties commensurate with the position
/ Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:
* A minimum of 5 years working in Aviation, ideally within maintenance and repair of wheels, batteries and related components
* Must have a working knowledge of UK CAA and/or EASA regulations which applies to component overhaul/repair
* Certification experience of Wheels and or Batteries
* Strong attention to detail
/ In addition to a Competitive Salary, we will offer you:
* Competitive Group Pension Scheme
* Comprehensive Life Assurance *
* Comprehensive Income Protection *
* Comprehensive Travel Insurance *
* Comprehensive 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.