Volantes Technical Recruitment, on behalf of our Ireland based Fixed wing client have several positions available for Sheet Metal Workers.

Our client, with over 60 years of experience, is one of Europe’s leading independent aviation solution providers. The company has a strong reputation of providing customers with a complete range of solutions including aircraft maintenance & modifications, technical, engineering and design services, logistics and material solutions and international training. This reputation is built on a proud history and tradition of superior craftsmanship, technical expertise, and continuous training, which is supported by our flexible, open, and partnership-based customer relationships.

This role is in a challenging, fast-paced and rewarding environment.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the Safe, On-Time delivery of all Structural repairs.

• Repair, rework, install and fabricate the complex aircraft structural assemblies, both internal and external.
• Remove and disassemble defective parts of the aircraft

• Adhere to company procedures, maintaining Safety and Quality standards at all times, reporting any discrepancies to respective Manager/Team Leader, generating SMS reports as necessary
• Carry out all repairs and tasks using the relevant approved Repair Manuals, Drawings/Technical Instructions as provided by the OEM
• Maintain a safe, organized, and clean work environment according to in house 5S principles, including proper usage of tooling

• Ensures relevant repair documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner

• Working collaboratively with your Crew Leader, inspector, and the Production team.

• Integration of our values and pillars as a constant way of operating including compliance with the organisational policies and procedures detailed in the Atlantic Aviation Group MOE and Supporting manuals.

Requirements

• Engineers must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Aircraft Structures repair/modification. Heavy maintenance experience is an advantage but not essential.
• Must be proficient in the use of Aircraft manuals, Boeing Engineering Drawings, AD’s and SB’s
• Commitment to company values and ethics
• Open to obtain and maintain licenses, or certifications as required
• Ability to work overtime as required

What’s on offer

• €25 per hour (50-70 Hors per week)
• €30.00 Per Diem Per Working Day
• Flight Allowance
• Work Available until at least March 2023 with strong chance of extension

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Volantes Technical Recruitment are seeking a Tool room assistant for a leading business jet client in the Dorset area.

Responsibilities:
Tool Room

• Take sole responsibility for the control of all tooling iaw CAA regulations
• Effective self-management and performance ownership of the tool store
• Ensure accurate and accountable records of all tools used by engineering
• Ensure accurate records of all tools transferred between departments and facilities are maintained
• Maintain the effective repair and calibration of tooling in circulation
• Ensure the robust inspection of all tooling before and after use to ensure all damage is detected
• Ensure compliance is maintained at all times including:

Tools are signed out correctly to person, WO and Squawk
Tools are always returned post use
Tools are always clean and ready for use
Tools are always calibrated

• Ensure a picture library and barcoding is maintained with all owned tooling
• Ensure all loan tooling is received into the loan tool grid and recorded to the P-145 on use
• Support aircraft maintenance checks undertaken at remote bases
• Forward planning and coordination with engineering is conducted
• Hands on approach to counter service, tool control

Communicate

• Mature sustainable relationships with management and engineering regarding tooling
• Ensure timely updates to the ESL of all calibrated tooling and their respective schedules

Compliance

• Ensure tools are removed from use when calibration expires
• Audit Tooling iaw with policy and ensure compliance

Consumable Purchasing

• Ensure the cost-effective procurement of commercial stocks to meet the needs of the ESL
• Deliver accurate and representative stock holdings iaw recognised calculations and provisions
• Ensure accuracy of all calibration orders inclusive of cost, purchasing method and linked requisitions
• Ensure expediting is conducted, recorded and uploaded to the MRP system

Business Reporting/Wider Duties

• Communicating regularly with the external Base & Line Managers to ensure tool control is maintained
• Review tool transfer and calibration records for non-supported external facilities
• Weekly and Monthly reporting to the Stores Supervisor & Head of Supply Chain on:

Status of all Tooling Calibration Records
Internal Service Records
Broken / damaged tooling
Commercial Stock requests

• Support to the wider business as reasonably requested
• Liaison with deployed base facilities to ensure tooling requirements are met
• Aiding the department where it is most needed

/ Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:

Essential

• An understanding of aviation tooling and general commercial purchasing
• Organised, systematic and a professional manner
• Proficient in IT and application software
• Proactive at issue identification and resolution
• High levels of accuracy, attention to detail and uses initiative
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Advantageous

• A sound capability to calculate and formulate commercial “low value” stock levels iaw usage

​​​​​​​/ Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Group Pension Scheme - up to 5% contributions matched
• Life Assurance *
• Income Protection *
• Travel Insurance *
• Private Healthcare (after successful passing of probation) *

Volantes Technical Recruitment are recruiting Licenced Engineers to work withing a dynamic, exciting, and progressive team at our modern Bournemouth base facility.
The Successful candidate will join a long established and respected forward-thinking company that has a proven pedigree in career development within the organisation with type and non-type training provided to develop your skills and capabilities.
Progression path to obtain experience and ratings on our expanding business jet maintenance operation.
Great work life balance with a 5-5-4-day shift working pattern.
Requirements:

• You will hold EASA and or UK CAA B1 or B2 Licence on Textron Kingair or similar turboprop type.
• type ratings on 604/605, Global express and embraer Phenom will be considered as well as LAEs with stringer experience on similar business jets
• Have Flexible working approach to a dynamic working environment and have willingness to travel to other locations, including overseas.
• As an integral and important part of the Engineering Group you should have strong communication and team skill.
• Be computer  and IT literate and have strong communication skills in both technical and non-technical disciplines .
• Hold a valid passport allowing the right to live and work within the United Kingdom.

/ Additional Benefits:
•             Competitive Salary with annual reviews.
•             Pension contribution plan.
•             Medical insurance plan.
•             Training planning to support career development.

Our leading business jet client  is currently recruiting skilled Licensed Aircraft Engineers to work as part of our newly operational Mobile Service Team, travelling at short notice throughout the South of England and occasionally worldwide locations. This is a rare opportunity to join a fantastic team of driven and talented engineers who thrive on delivering first class service and support.

This role will provide and perform certification of rapid response Aircraft Maintenance services from Mobile Support Units and line station facilities. The successful candidate will join a long established and respected forward-thinking company that has a proven pedigree in career development within the organisation with type and non-type training provided to develop your skills and capabilities.

/ Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Line Scheduled and Unscheduled/AOG service delivery/certification to exceed our client’s expectations while remaining in compliance with Group policies and procedures
• Working as part of a small team and individually with responsibility to co-ordinate Line and AOG events to conclusion
• Responsible for ensuring that the allocated MST vehicle is always properly provisioned, clean, and ready for service prior to leaving shift
• Accountable for Compliance with all procedures detailed within the GAEL Maintenance Organisation Expositions (EASA/CAA)
• Accountable for Compliance with all company health and safety policies, procedures and COSHH requirements
• Accountable for Compliance with all procedures listed in the current Staff Company Handbook
• Any other duties commensurate with the position

/ Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:

Essential

• ICAO Type II Engineer License with at least one aircraft type rating
• Completed a recognised apprenticeship or degree in aeronautical Engineering
• 2 years’ experience in Line/Base certifying staff with experience in AOG support roles, preferably in mobile support
• Working knowledge of Aviation regulatory framework
• Extensive experience of aircraft maintenance and operations standards and practices
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Holds a valid Passport and UK Driving Licence
• Flexible and able to travel at short notice

Advantageous

• Good understanding of the concepts and requirements of SMS, Quality Assurance and Audits
• Line management experience including the ability to delegate work, set clear directions and manage workflow
• Strong mentoring and coaching skills
• Ability to train and develop subordinate’s skills, and foster teamwork among team members

/ Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Group Pension Scheme - up to 5% contributions matched
• Life Assurance *
• Income Protection *
• Travel Insurance *
• Private Healthcare (after successful passing of probation) *

Volantes Technical Recruitment are seeking a  Stores Supervisor who  will take the primary responsibility for all warehousing operations in support of the Mobile Support Teams and wider contracts.  Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain the Stores Supervisor shall be responsible for the control of the Luton warehouse and its associated tasks including (but not exclusively to) part storage and distribution, core and owe backs and the maintenance, calibration and the supply of tooling to the engineering workforce across the Engineering Service Line (ESL),  and our clients associated supported bases.

/ Responsibilities:
Warehousing

• Ensuring the correct storage and distribution of all of components, parts, materials and tools in-line with OEM recommendations and airworthiness regulations
• Delivering the effect management of all warehouse tasks inclusive of shelf life, stock rotation, calibration
• Ensuring daily, weekly and monthly checks are carried out iaw airworthiness regulations
• Ensuring the warehouse is kept clean, tidy and as efficient as possible
• Ensuring all goods in processing is conducted in accordance aircraft regulations
• Delivering the physical selection of, and completion of stock / tooling issues to Engineering
• Acting as the focal point for all Dangerous Goods movement in Scotland
• Ensuring all Dangerous Goods (DG) to and from vendors / outstations are iaw with these regulations
• Ensuring the prompt management of all core returns from the maintenance hangar
• Processing all rotables through the supply chain to the appropriate vendors avoiding penalty clauses
• Ensuring the auditable and quality processes are meet

Forward Planning

• Planning and coordination with engineering for upcoming aircraft checks and communicating with engineers daily to ensure they are fully updated on their incoming parts requirements
• Delivering accurate and representative stock holdings and ensure outstation support is provided for Aberdeen and Inverness ensuring dispatched items have been received and are logged on the MRP inventory control system and the subsequent recording of any usage
• Support is provided for aircraft maintenance checks undertaken at remote bases

Communicate

• Ensure timely updates to the ESL of all parts received and their schedule for delivery
• Ensure coordination with engineering is conducted

/ Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:

• Comprehensive knowledge of parts release paperwork in aviation
• Working knowledge of aviation parts procurement – procurement, warehouse and tool control
• Key knowledge of maintaining a parts department
• ADR & IATA Dangerous Goods Qualification
• Forklift Operator
• Ability to work unaided and without guidance
• Team player and interactive
• Excellent communication skills

/ Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Group Pension Scheme - up to 5% contributions matched
• Life Assurance *
• Income Protection *
• Travel Insurance *
• Private Healthcare (after successful passing of probation) *

Volantes Technical Recruitment, on behalf of our long-standing U.K Based Rotary client have the permanent role Engineering Admin Assistant Available

This role is at their Inverness Base.

Working Hours

This role can be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis working a minimum of 20 hours per week over four or five days.

Main Duties:

• Technical records management support to include:
• Reviewing and checking accuracy of daily Tech-Log pages
• Updating of daily-log and CALM
• Production of work-packs
• Updating of aircraft logbooks
• Data input for reliability programmes
• Updating of technical library publications and distribution of flight manual amendments
• Aircraft records archiving

Engineering management team support to include:

• Roster maintenance and browser update
• Timesheet management
• Holiday records management
• General administrative support

• General administrative and department support duties as directed by Group Executive Director.

Volantes Technical Recruitment, on behalf of our long-standing Aberdeen based Rotary client have the permanent role of H175 TRI / TRE available.

Ideally,  they are requiring someone with a current H175 rating, however, consideration will also be given to non-H175 rated TRI/TRE candidates meeting all other experience requirements.

The successful candidate will be expected to execute scheduled oil & gas flights in the safest and most efficient manner in accordance with aviation regulation and whilst upholding the clients standards.

The candidate will also be expected to execute crew training and examinations as required by the H175 Fleet Senior Training Captain and UK Training Manager.

The position will be based in Aberdeen but will require frequent travel to conduct simulator training and checking. The company currently operates an extremely attractive roster pattern at our Aberdeen base, alongside a competitive package with excellent T&Cs. Furthermore, an enhanced package will be awarded to a successful applicant currently qualified as a UK licenced H175 TRI/TRE.

Line Flying

·         Responsible for the technical preparation of flights including, but not limited to, route planning, fuel calculation, performance limitations and general inspection of the helicopter

·         Ensuring all pre and post flight administration is completed accurately

·         Raising any reportable incidents and issues post flight via the correct channel.

·         Conducting pilot duties whilst fully complying with all safety rules, requirements, limitations and SOPs with full regard to the helicopter type and scope of flight operation

·         Ensuring all safety systems and equipment are functioning correctly

·         Maintaining a good working knowledge of NHV Ops Manuals, Notices To Pilots, other related manuals, instructions and procedures

·         Consistently demonstrating a good awareness of customer service requirements and understanding the client's business & needs, under the supervision of the Chief Pilot.

·         Performing other assigned flying duties as required

·         Occasional detachments away from home base

·         Maintaining familiarity with all relevant national and international air legislation, agreed aviation practices and local procedures.

·         Maintaining the correct standard of crew discipline, conduct and personal appearance.

·         Completing tasks allocated by the Chief Pilot as required

·         Leading by example and promoting a team spirit amongst colleagues.

·         Respecting the code of conduct and overall behaviour towards the whole NHV team, as well as adhering to the Drugs & Alcohol policy.

Crew Training

·         General supervision of line flying operating standards of pilots on the fleet.

·         Conduct of recurrent training and assessment for H175 pilots

·         Conduct of training and Skill Tests for H175 Type Ratings

·         Liaison with other NHV training organisations if required

·         Contribution to evolution of H175 procedures and training programme to ensure best practice and regulatory compliance

·         Delivery of training for new pilots, pilots engaged in command course training and on other occasions as required by the H175 Fleet Senior Training Captain and Training Manager

·         Conducting pre-command assessments on candidates eligible for command.

·         Prompt and accurate completion and submission of NHV training report forms.

·         Setting and maintaining the highest possible standards of line flying by personal example.

·         Travel when required to conduct training

Technical requirements:

• Successful completion of North Sea command course
• UK ATPL(H) licence privileges
• Valid UK Class 1 Medical
• UK TRI/ TRE privileges on complex multi engine rotorcraft
• Valid UK IFR (H) Multi Engine privileges
• UK ATPL (H) theory and MCC certificate
• North Sea Oil and Gas operations command experience of at least 2 years total
• North Sea Oil and Gas experience within last 5 years
• EASA licence with TRI/ TRE privileges desirable but not essential

Type rating:

• H175 desirable

Minimum flight hours:

• 3000 total hours helicopter (but may be reduced by 1000 hours when total hours in similar aircraft complexity exceeds 1000 hours)
• 1500 total hours in command on helicopters (may include PICUS and up to 10% in a flight simulator)
• 1200 total hours in command multi-engine on helicopters (may include PICUS and up to 10% in a flight simulator)
• 500 hours similar complexity helicopter (may include up to 10% in a flight simulator

Volantes Technical Recruitment, on behalf of our Norwich based Rotary client have the permanent role of Airworthiness Type Engineer available.

The main responsibility of an Airworthiness Type Engineer is to ensure the assigned fleet is maintained in compliance with all relevant aviation regulations.

Responsibilities

Manage and control the Maintenance Program

Work together as a team with the Operational Type Engineer for the assigned fleet, e.g. implementation of AD/SB’s, when modifications are required, info for upcoming tenders is needed or when support for the ARC staff is necessary during their reviews

Act as a secondary liaison from the CAMO with the P-145 operational team for the fleet assigned and act as a link with the different TC holders (primary liaison is operational type engineer)

Analyze service bulletins and airworthiness directives for the assigned fleet

Manage aircraft configuration control and component replacements

Participate in the MSG-3 process if applicable for the assigned fleet

Support external and internal CAMO audits

Experience

Master’s Degree in Engineering (aviation) or equivalent through experience

Relevant CAMO experience is a plus

Skills

ICT literate (specific aviation software & MS Office, Rusada Envision or similar)

Languages: English

Knowing and playing by the procedures & processes (operational, quality, safety,…) installed by the company

Ability to communicate/report clearly and effectively with all layers in organizations and with suppliers.

Ability to make analyses, pro-actively propose areas of improvement, take initiatives, solution driven.

In depth knowledge of the relevant continuing airworthiness standards

Volantes Technical Recruitment, on behalf of our Aberdeen based Rotary client have the permanent role of Technical Trainer / Safety Officer available.

The Technical Trainer/Safety Officer CAMO is part of the Airworthiness Support Team and reports to the Airworthiness Manager for training and to the Safety Manager for safety investigations. He/she is responsible for the development and execution of initial and recurrent technical training sessions. In addition to the training role, he/she is a key player in propagation and implementation of technical safety and quality standards

Result area 1: Development of training material and execution of training courses.

·         Writing and continuous updating and improvement of training documents.

·         Preparation of training material and training aids such as CBT, PPT,…

·         Keep yourself up-to-date with the latest changes in company procedures, company software and airworthiness publications.

·         Give initial and recurrent airworthiness, procedure and company used software training sessions to CAMO and engineering staff.

·         Collect feedback from trainees concerning the training received but also concerning the difficulties experienced during their day-to-day work and feedback this experience to the different support departments and quality department to help improving company procedures and systems.

·         Preparation of examinations for the different training sessions.

Result area 2: improvement of technical Safety and quality standards across the network.

·      Perform airworthiness and/or technical safety investigations in cooperation with the Safety manager and Airworthiness manager.

·      Promoting and implementing technical quality and safety standards across the different NHV bases.

·      Assist the Airworthiness and Safety Managers in controlling outstanding quality findings and safety recommendations.

·      Collect feedback from the different bases on airworthiness processes and procedures.

·      Communicate feedback with the different airworthiness departments and quality department to help improving safety and quality standards across the network.

Experience

·         Technical degree in aviation or 3 years’ experience in an aviation maintenance environment or aviation quality & safety environment.

·         Teacher degree or relevant teaching experience.

Skills

·         Good computer knowledge including use of Word and Powerpoint.

·         Good working knowledge of technical English (writing/reading/speaking)

·         Basic knowledge of the French language.