Turbine Engine Component Technician

Vacancy Name Turbine Engine Component Technician
Vacancy No VN866
Employment Type Full-Time
Division Ground
Work Location
Job Details
/ Position: Turbine Engine Component Technician
/ Location: Kennington, Oxford
/ Working Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00am-4:30pm
Gama Aviation is currently recruiting for a Turbine Engine Component Technician to join our skilled engineering team in Kennington. This position will be responsible for the inspection, testing and repair of Turbine Engine fuel system components.
To be considered for this position, you will have extensive mechanical engineering experience within either classic car engine restoration or aircraft engine overhaul. You will possess good working knowledge of engines and associated components, with the ability to complete manual machining and fabrication processes. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to support the development and progression of the component capabilities and expand into other areas of aircraft engine and component systems.
/ 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 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:
Cleaning and inspection of Turbine Engine Fuel Nozzles
Replacement of Fuel nozzle tips and flow testing to detailed specifications
Management/Maintenance of Turbine engine testing facility equipment
Control of work orders and delivery of Nozzles within expected turnaround times to customers
Ensuring all quality processes and procedures are followed
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 etc
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 engines and associated components
Previous experience in a high-performance engine shop. 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 and 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.