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 scheme, tech vouchers, wellbeing programmes and much more.
The Role
We are currently recruiting for a Crew Chief to be responsible to the Chief Engineer, for the safety, regulatory compliance and operational performance of all Part‑145/A8‑23 aircraft maintenance activities within the Aircraft Maintenance department and detached locations, essential to the effective delivery of customer contractual requirements. In addition, the LAE will provide support to the team with engineering decisions and provide guidance regarding personal and team development.
Key Responsibilities
* Safety first. Operate at Draken in accordance with SHE Technical standards. Identify where these standards are applicable to operations/tasks and apply safe systems of work.
* Maintain the overall performance of the aircraft maintenance operation and its personnel at a relevant station, including safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
* Promote a just culture regarding safety and reporting of occurrences within the business.
* Be responsible for the maintenance and certification of aircraft and equipment under the Crew Chief’s control.
* Support operations and maintenance of aircraft at the main base and detached locations worldwide.
* Supervise ground movements of aircraft assigned to the team.
* Ensure technical staff carry out duties safely and according to maintenance manuals and the Maintenance Organisation Exposition; certify maintenance performed by the team.
* Ensure correct and timely completion of all aircraft documentation relating to maintenance activities performed under the team’s supervision.
* Coordinate engineering activities to complete tasks to target and within budget.
* Review team performance and provide feedback to the Crew Chief.
* Ensure areas under supervision are kept clean and tidy.
* Evaluate existing standards, practices and procedures for continuous improvement and efficiency.
* Assist the Crew Chief in day‑to‑day functions of the team and deputise in their absence.
* Prioritise tasks and scheduling and support the development of the team.
* Ensure company core values are maintained at all times.
* Achieve optimal aircraft maintenance performance; maintain excellent customer and stakeholder relations.
* Proactively monitor and maintain authorisations to ensure recency and compliance.
Key Qualifications
* Good change and basic project management skills.
* Team‑oriented with proven communication and influencing skills.
* Ability to supervise a team of people to achieve desired tasks.
* Customer focused with strong personal and communication skills.
* Self‑motivated, confident and assertive.
* Demonstrated capability to work within and adhere to a defined set of organisational values.
* Medically fit to perform daily engineering duties, including detached working.
* Willingness to work shift patterns to suit the business needs.
* Security clearance to meet current UK and ITAR requirements in support of the business.
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 service spouses and partners who meet 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.
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