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Military Pathway to B1 License - Aircraft Mechanic

Job details
Posting date: 04 December 2024
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 11 December 2024
Location: Birming, West Midlands, M90 1QX
Company: Carbon60
Job type: Contract
Job reference: BBBH146629_1733326899

Summary

STS Forces to Civilian Transition Programme 2024

Working in partnership, Carbon60 and STS Aviation Services are providing ex-military talent an opportunity to take a vital next step as they transition back into civilian life.

Through the Forces to Civilian Transition Programme 2024, we're not just offering you a chance to be part of one of the leading engineering companies in the global aviation industry, gain vital experience and benefit from the security and support employment provides; we're proposing a legacy.

Join us in a dynamic environment, in which you engage in hands-on training with the latest in aviation technology and a fleet as diverse as your skill set, and journey from classroom to cockpit as you work towards gaining a CAA Part-66 Category B Licence - your ticket to landing an exciting and endlessly-rewarding new career in aviation.

The role: Military Pathway to B1 Licence or B2 Licence - Aircraft Mechanic

Carbon60 will provide all the training required to complete your CAA Part-66 Category B licence modules whilst performing OJT in a live hanger environment. This will be a 2-year programme including 26 weeks of training.

A hangar-based OJT with a global MRO will also be arranged and provide by Carbon60, for you to complete your CAA CAP 741 Logbook ready for application to the CAA.

Additionally, you'll benefit from a tailored ILM-accredited leadership program at the foundation degree level, which is designed to take and grow your existing military leadership prowess and help you develop leadership skills for transition into a civilian environment.

The work will be based in Birmingham with the 26 weeks training taking place in Manchester.

Please note: A minimum of 4 years of avionic or mechanical experience is required to join the programme.

Earn as you learn

Upon joining the programme, you'll receive a competitive starting salary of £40,000+

When the training is completed and your licence gained, you'll be rewarding with an impressive salary of £64,785.

Carbon60's Commitment to You

As you learn, develop and build towards gaining high-level qualifications and a rewarding new career, earning a fantastic salary along the way, Carbon60 promise to provide:

  • Dedicated transitional support, designed to guide you on a seamless transition into civilian life.
  • An inclusive, supportive culture in which you're encouraged to be creative, individual and your authentic self
  • Unmatched benefits that go beyond a competitive salary to take your career to new heights.

Role specifics

  • Start date - January 2025
  • Interview date - 11th December
  • Rate - £40,000 starting, rising to £64,785 when training is completed.
  • Base Location - Birmingham Airport (Training in Manchester)

Once the programme has been completed and your license has been gained, you will then move into a role with STS defence completing the below duties and responsibilities:

  • Carry out and certify aircraft maintenance within company approvals
  • Ensure all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance requirements are accomplished
  • Order spares using customer and company processes, complete paperwork for unserviceable components, and record maintenance activities accurately
  • Support adhoc AOG requirements
  • Perform required aircraft maintenance efficiently and promptly
  • Rectify defects on inbound aircraft
  • Meet and greet inbound aircraft and debrief the crew
  • Conduct engineering dispatch of all aircraft as required
  • Carry out maintenance tasks with minimal supervision
  • Maintain a high standard of work in all tasks
  • Complete all required documentation
  • Comply with company procedures, policies, regulations, and MOE
  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment
  • Ensure all work adheres to Health & Safety and COSHH regulations

If you have any questions or would like to arrange a call to discuss in further detail, please do not hesitate to get in touch -

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.