Technical Services Engineer - Powerplant

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Vacancy Name

Vacancy Name Technical Services Engineer - Powerplant

Base

Base Glasgow

Overview of Role

Overview of Role The Technical Services Engineer (Powerplant) role is wide ranging in its responsibilities and scope of involvement. From providing a complete technical support service, continually review and develop engine fleet reliability, providing solutions that are compliant and balance various factors, such as commercial requirements, legal obligations and business reputation. The role will also provide well written policies, procedures, forms and other technical documentation.

The Technical Services Engineer (Powerplant) will have a wide range of involvement with positions and people at all areas and points of the organization, from the Leadership team to individual members of staff.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities The main activities that will be carried out by the Technical Services Engineer (Powerplant) include the below. As would be expected, the below is not exhaustive and reasonable responsibilities not listed below will be carried out, with training and support provided where required:

• Provide a complete technical support service to all departments within Loganair Limited;

• Manage, specify, develop and control the workscope of Engines and Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) in order to achieve the highest technical standards and optimum cost;

• Continually review and develop engine fleet reliability, investigate incidents, implement improvements, and define technical changes to maintenance programme;

• Define engine condition monitoring policies to ensure maximum safety, improve reliability and prevent costly delays;

• Monitor the in-service condition and performance of engines and schedule engine changes to minimize disruption to the operation;

• Manage and control spare engine availability;

• Define additional work required to provide solutions to on-going technical problems;

• Respond to operational problems, incidents and AOG situations, this includes providing a 24hr on-call service on a rota-basis;

• Assess relevant Regulatory Authority requirements and Directives and review manufacturers communications, implementing appropriate actions;

• Provide subject matter expertise in negotiating Repair & Overhaul contracts for Engines and APUs, on behalf of the Company, significant engine warranty claims and support programmes with the engine manufacturers and contracted repair agencies;

• Liaise with aircraft lessor and engine OEMs;

• Utilise experience to provide guidance and support to other members of the department as required.

Skills and Knowledge

Skills and Knowledge The Technical Services Engineer (Powerplant) will demonstrate excellent skills in assessing aircraft engine matter and be able to clearly convey this to their audience, using written and verbal means of communication. IT skills will be to a professional level, and will be competent in Microsoft Packages, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Attitude The Technical Services Engineer (Powerplant) will develop positive constructive working relationships with CAMO and MRO team members and managers, demonstrating personal competence, reliability and being a valued member of the wider company team.

Additional attributes will include:

• Analytical skills: Strong analytical and numeracy skills;

• Interpersonal skills: Having the abilities to build and maintain relationships at all levels;

• Communication and influencing: Demonstrating strong influencing and communication skills. The Technical Services Engineer (Powerplant) will be able to adjust style and language to meet the needs of the audience, will review work for accuracy/relevance and will present data effectively in an understandable format;

• Teamwork: The Technical Services Engineer (Powerplant) will work closely with the CAMO and MRO team members and managers, giving a complete technical support. The Technical Services Engineer (Powerplant) will listen to other views and give and receive constructive feedback;

• Accountability: The Technical Services Engineer (Powerplant) will take responsibility for their own actions and decisions and will work well on their own initiative;

• Flexibility: Having ability to adapt and respond to changing work demands whilst working under pressure.

The Technical Services Engineer (Powerplant) role requires demonstration of company values and behaviours at all times, encouraging others to do so, and so makes a productive contribution to the positive business culture

Training and Experience

Training and Experience The minimum requirements for the role are noted below. They are not absolute in themselves, but could be expected of a competent
Technical Services Engineer (Powerplant):

• A Mechanical or Aeronautical University Degree OR hold an EASA/UK CAA Part 66 Cat B1 License; OR

• Experience in a similar role within an airline or with an engine manufacturer or overhaul agency. In this role, experience is highly regarded

Contract Length Permanent

Employment Type

Employment Type Full Time

Contracted Weekly Hours

Contracted Weekly Hours 40

Company Benefits

Company Benefits Staff Travel Scheme with Loganair and many other airlines worldwide

Flexible working options

Free flu jabs

Health & wellbeing programme

Access to Mental Health First Aiders

Life Assurance

Contributory pension scheme - Up to 6% Company contribute

Access to a suite of gym, health and active discounts

Annual Leave Purchase Scheme