Engine Technician

Job Description:

Position: Engine Technician
Location: Kennington, Oxford
Working Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00am-4:30pmGama Aviation is currently recruiting for an Engine Technician to join our skilled engineering team in Kennington. This position is a dedicated piston aero engine overhaul technician who will be responsible for the overhaul and repair of piston aero engines cylinders.To be considered for this position, you will have extensive mechanical engineering experience in either Aviation or Automotive industries. The successful candidate will join a long established and respected forward-thinking company that has a proven pedigree in career development within the organisation.
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, US, Middle East and Hong Kong 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:

Responsible for the overhaul and repair of piston aero engines cylinders including the following activities:

Refurbishment of cylinders.
Cleaning/blasting/polishing of cylinder components.
Cylinder barrel honing/grinding
Valve guide replacement/reaming, seat griding/valve lapping
Valve leak test
General machining of cylinder head - refacing exhaust ports
Carrying out dimensional inspection, use of micrometers etc.
Gapping piston rings
Assembly of valve gear components in cylinder head

Maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety, with commercial awareness
Work directly from approved maintenance data, which is inclusive of electronic Overhaul manuals and service bulletins
Accurate completion of stage worksheets referencing correct data in line with company procedures
Prioritised requisitioning of spares to meet turnaround deadlines

Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:

Strong general mechanical engineering background, either in Aviation or Automotive discipline
Good working knowledge of internal combustion engines and associated components
Previous experience in piston engine restoration/refurbishment. This can be general engineering, such as Classic car engine restoration or Aviation specific areas
Background experience in basic manual machining and fabrication processes’
Ideally has a working knowledge of CAA regulations which applies to engine & component overhaul/repair

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.

Job Ident #: VN1092

Company Details

Gama Aviation Signature

Two Corporate Drive
Suite 1050
Shelton, Connecticut 06484 USA
www.gamasignature.com

Gama Aviation has operations in 45 locations in 17 countries across five continents, making it one of the world’s leading aviation services companies. Its services include line and base maintenance, FBO services, engineering design, aircraft management...

Benefits:
Health, 401K, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance

Supported Manufacturers:
Gulfstream, Bombardier, Dassault, Cessna, Hawker Beechcraft and Embraer

Supported Models:

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Job Info

Location

Farnborough, England, United Kingdom

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Gama Aviation Signature

Two Corporate Drive
Suite 1050
Shelton, Connecticut 06484 USA
www.gamasignature.com