Gama Aviation
Vacancy Name
Component Mechanic
Vacancy No
VN1038
Employment Type
Full-Time
Division
Ground
Work Location
Job Details
/ Position: Aircraft Mechanic (Components)
/ Location: Luton Airport
/ Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Gama Aviation is a very reputable Business Aviation company, working on both fixed wing and rotary aircrafts. We are continuing to grow and expand, with exciting contracts being secured!
Our Luton location are pleased to announce we will be opening a new Component Workshop in 2025. As a result of this, we are seeking a skilled and motivated Component Mechanic to join our team in Luton. Specialising in wheels and related repair work, you will play a vital role in maintaining and repairing essential aircraft components, ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality in compliance with industry regulations.
You will have a great deal of responsibility with endless opportunity for impact and freedom for initiatives.
/ 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, Jersey, Europe and the Middle East, 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:
• Perform maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) activities on aircraft wheels and associated components.
• Adhere to maintenance manuals, engineering instructions, and regulatory requirements (e.g., EASA Part 145 standards).
• Clearly record on worksheets details of the tasks completed, accurately reflecting the works performed with time booking
• Comply with all company health and safety policies, procedures and COSHH requirements
• Support the workshop team in achieving production schedules and performance targets.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, organised, and efficient work environment
• Comply with all procedures listed in the current Staff Company Handbook
• Any other duties commensurate with the position
/ Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:
• A minimum of 2 years working in Aviation, ideally within maintenance and repair of wheels and related components.
• Preferably have a working knowledge of CAA regulations which applies to component overhaul/repair
• Strong attention to detail
/ In addition to a Competitive Salary, we will offer you:
• Great work life balance with a 5-5-4 shift pattern
• 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.