Job Description
Build an Aviation Career You're Proud Of
Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn't just treat you like a number. You'll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean you'll be set up for success.
Key Responsibilities And Duties
* Daily maintenance test flying of all marks of UK Chinook;
* To ensure the product delivered is to the required quality standard, compliant to internal and external regulatory requirements;
* To ensure that all regulatory and quality standards are met in accordance with company, customer and MAA requirements;
* To initiate, lead and/or support Continuous Improvement initiatives ensuring that best practice methods are adopted / utilised where appropriate, to meet the needs of the business;
* To work effectively with other company departments in a co-operative and collaborative fashion, to meet the needs of the business;
* Ensure that company health, safety and environmental policies are complied with and housekeeping and company improvement activities are implemented;
* To carry out any other reasonable duties within the capability of the jobholder, as requested by the immediate supervisor;
* Adherence to our Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety Management Systems (SMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and all associated Business & Operations Manuals.
Competencies: (e = essential / d = desirable)
Core
* Current or recently lapsed UK MoD Chinook Pilot Rating; (e)
* Current or recently lapsed UK MoD Aircrew Medical / CAA Class 1 Medical; (e)
* Strong verbal communication and written skills; (e)
* Keen eye for detail; (e)
* Able to use computers/computer systems; (e)
* Self-motivated, and able to prioritise and manage own workload; (e)
* Good team work and problem solving skills; (e)
* Good interpersonal communication skills. (e)
Functional
* UK MAA Flying regulations and associated compliance; (e)
* Familiarity with UK MAA quality procedures and documentation. (d)
Organisational Relationships
* Reports directly to Head of Flying;
* Accountable Manager (Military Flying);
* Fleetlands ATC;
* StandardAero, Boeing and RAF aircrew;
* Flight Test Maintenance Team;
Professional Qualifications/Education And Training
* UK Military Pilot Qualification without restrictions; (e)
* UK Chinook rating; (e)
* Maintenance Test Flight qualification; (e)
* Flying Supervisors qualification. (d)
Experience
* Chinook Maintenance Flight Test experience; (e)
* Management experience; (d)
* Staff experience. (d)
Benefits That Make Life Better
* 206 hours annual leave per year for employees working 37 hours per week, plus 8 public holidays
* 4% employer match pension scheme
* YuLife wellbeing services, including 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Program, personalised online fitness programs, and many more
* Bonus opportunities
* Generous paid sick leave
* Life assurance cover
* Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
* Onsite gym at both the Fleetlands and Almondbank sites
* Electric Vehicle Scheme
* Seasonal flu jabs administered on site each year by Bupa