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