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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 currently recruiting for an Approved Workshop Engineer to assist the Engine Workshop Team Leader in ensuring the safety, regulatory compliance, and performance of Engine Maintenance activities, which are essential to the effective delivery of customer contractual requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain Draken & customer engines in accordance with manufacturer’s and Draken’s maintenance procedures.
* Investigate and repair faults reported or found on engines.
* Carry out on-wing engine support at base and possibly detached locations.
* Ensure engine work pack documentation is accurately maintained and progressed during maintenance activities.
* Maintain and promote workshop cleanliness standards.
* Ensure all tasks are completed following current Departmental and Company Safety & Quality standards and procedures.
* Perform strip, clean, inspection, build, and test of engines as directed by the workshop Team Leader.
* Communicate effectively and liaise with related departments such as Engineering Control, Line & Base Maintenance.
* Promote a safety, legislative, and cost awareness culture.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives within the business.
Experience / Skills / Qualifications
* Sound knowledge of gas turbine operations.
* Understanding of Regulatory requirements related to Part 145 maintenance.
* Ability to work with and use precision measuring tools.
* Knowledge of working to tight tolerances and high standards of engineering finish.
* Team-oriented with good communication skills.
* Self-motivated, confident, and assertive.
* Ability to work within and adhere to organizational values.
* Medically fit to perform daily engineering duties, including detached working.
* Must be able to obtain Security clearance to meet UK and ITAR requirements.
* Previous experience within an engine workshop.
* Additional aircraft maintenance or workshop experience is advantageous.
Our Employee Values
Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination. We celebrate diversity, believing that a range of perspectives and talents supports our success. Every team member is accountable for ensuring fair treatment and respect across all our sites.
We are an Armed Forces friendly organization and welcome applications from veterans and spouses/partners of service members who meet our criteria. We also provide reasonable adjustments for the interview process in line with our Disability Confident commitments.
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