Draken also offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including up to 12% matching pension contributions, bonus incentives, discounted PMI, an electric car scheme, tech vouchers, wellbeing programmes and more.
The Role
The Licensed Aircraft Engineer (LAE) will support the Crew Chief and report to the Chief Engineer, ensuring the safe, compliant, and effective delivery of all Part‑145/A8‑23 aircraft maintenance activities across base and detached locations. The role supports operational performance, customer contractual requirements, and provides technical guidance to the engineering team.
Special Conditions
Safety and regulatory compliance are the highest priorities in this highly regulated environment. The LAE is expected to champion a strong safety‑first culture, promoting SHE and security across all maintenance activities. Flexibility is essential, with a requirement to work additional hours and to deploy on UK and overseas detachments to meet operational demands.
Key Responsibilities
* Operate in accordance with the SHE Technical Standards 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 the reporting of occurrences within the business.
* Be responsible for the maintenance and certification of aircraft and equipment as allocated under the Crew Chief’s control.
* Support operations and maintenance of aircraft at the main base and at detached locations worldwide.
* Supervise and manage ground movements of assigned aircraft.
* Ensure all technical staff perform duties safely and properly, in accordance with relevant Maintenance Manuals and the Maintenance Organisation Exposition.
* Validate certification of maintenance performed by the team.
* Ensure accurate and timely completion of all aircraft documentation relating to maintenance activities under supervision.
* Coordinate engineering activities, enabling the team to complete tasks to target and within budget.
* Review team performance and provide feedback to the Crew Chief.
* Maintain clean and tidy areas under supervision.
* Evaluate existing standards, practices and procedures for continuous improvement and efficiency.
* Assist the Crew Chief in day‑to‑day functions, deputise in their absence, prioritise tasks and scheduling requirements, and develop the team.
* Maintain company core values at all times and achieve optimal aircraft maintenance performance and excellent customer and stakeholder relations.
* Proactively monitor and maintain authorisations to ensure recency and compliance.
* Perform any other tasks set by the Crew Chief or Chief Engineer that fall within the individual’s capabilities and are required for daily operations.
Personal Skills/Abilities
* Good change and basic project management skills.
* Team oriented with proven communication and influencing skills.
* Ability to supervise a team to achieve desired tasks.
* Customer focussed with strong personal and communication skills.
* Self‑motivated, confident, and assertive.
* Demonstrated capability to work within and adhere to defined organisational values.
* Medically fit to perform daily engineering duties, including detachment work.
* Willingness to work shift patterns to suit business needs.
* Security cleared to meet current UK and ITAR requirements.
Educational and Vocational Qualifications
* Previous experience within an aircraft maintenance department, including line, base or workshop environments.
* Unrestricted CAA Part 66 B1 and/or B2 licence with relevant type rating(s) and/or company authorisations.
* Over five years’ experience within an aircraft maintenance environment.
* Good knowledge of regulatory requirements related to aircraft maintenance.
* Ability to work and deliver to deadlines.
* Strong communication, team building and partnership skills with stakeholders.
* Ability to motivate people and influence change in line with company values.
* Experience with continuous improvement projects (preferred evidence).
Our Employee Values
Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and celebrates the differences that a diverse workforce brings. A range of perspectives 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 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, we welcome applications from veterans and services 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.
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