Licenced Aircraft Engineer

• Hold a valid UK CAA Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence with one of the following; either a Category B1.2 with a full Group 3 rating and no limitation excluding composite-structure aeroplanes OR a Category B3, endorsed for piston-engine, non-pressurised aeroplanes of 2,000 kg MTOM and below, with no limitation excluding composite-structure aeroplanes (essential). 
• Or alternatively, be within six months of meeting the knowledge and practical-experience requirements for one of the above licence categories (essential). 
• Practical maintenance experience on Diamond DA42 aircraft or comparable twin-engine, piston-powered, composite aeroplanes.
• Completed DA42 aircraft, engine and systems training, or demonstrate equivalent documented knowledge and experience. Applicants without DA42-specific training must be willing to complete the required familiarisation, differences or competency training.
• Demonstrate competence in scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, defect diagnosis, troubleshooting, component replacement and operational testing.
• Have extensive experience using and interpreting approved maintenance data, including Aircraft Maintenance Manuals, Illustrated Parts Catalogues, Wiring Diagram Manuals, Structural Repair Manuals maintenance programmes and work instructions; and Component maintenance documentation.
• Understand the assessment and application of Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, mandatory requirements and other continuing-airworthiness information.
• Be adaptable and willing to respond positively to changes in aircraft availability, maintenance priorities, technical information and operational requirements.
• Demonstrate sound technical judgement and recognise when defects, maintenance findings or technical decisions require escalation.

We are Skyborne, an industry-leading aviation training academy with a mission to Build Better Pilots. As a growing business, we’ve invested in state-of-the-art training facilities in both the UK and U.S., as well as cutting-edge resources to deliver the very best in airline-focussed pilot training. We are proud to operate three state-of-the-art training facilities. Alongside our UK head office at Gloucestershire Airport, we operate from two major training locations - Vero Beach, Florida, and Bournemouth International Airport in the UK. Every role at Skyborne plays a vital role in guiding our trainees from the classroom to the flight deck, with our graduates going on to fly for leading airlines.

We set ourselves the highest standards and believe that work should be both satisfying and fun. At the core of Skyborne is a culture shaped by our values and pillars:

Creativity

We champion creativity in everything we do. We think differently and we aren’t afraid to ask questions. Innovation drives us forward and we’re always looking for smarter, more effective ways to improve how we operate.

Humanity

We foster a supportive, team-focussed environment where our staff and students feel empowered, valued and heard. We respect every individual and believe that recognition, inclusion and collaboration are essential.

Quality

Safety, expertise and professionalism are at the heart of what we do here at Skyborne. Trusted by our students and airline partners alike, we hold ourselves to the highest standards and we don’t settle for anything less.

We’re a people-first company and a motivated, passionate team who take pride in giving our trainees the strongest start to their aviation careers.

Our carefully selected team of professionals are committed to shaping the next generation of pilots. We partner with an extensive list of major global airlines, including British Airways, SkyWest, DHL, Jet2.com and easyJet. Whether aviation has always been on your radar or you’re discovering it for the first time, we’d love to hear from you!