exciting new role in jersey
Engineering Apprenticeship
We want to train the next generation of aircraft engineer. This is a rare and exciting apprenticeship opportunity for someone in Jersey with a passion for aviation and engineering, to join our team and attain the qualifications to become a licenced aircraft engineer and support our skills needs of the future.
Not only will this be the first step for your career to take off, you will be part of our team that helps provide connectivity for Jersey and Guernsey and you will earn as you learn.
Exciting opportunities to join our Engineering & support functions based at Jersey Airport
We provide year-round, sustainable air connectivity to and from the Channel Islands. Our ATR 72 fleet operate 900 flights per month, between the Channel Islands, UK and Europe from our bases in Jersey and Guernsey.
Our purpose is to keep our communities connected - a vital role, ensuring the socio-economic wellbeing of our beautiful home islands.
As we expand our engineering function in Jersey we have several exciting permanent full time opportunities to join our team:
- Engineering Apprentice
- Technical services administrator or manager
- B1 - B2 Engineer
- Stores administrator
Learn more about the individual roles below; all positions include the following benefits:
- Competitive salary with annual review;
- Staff travel, with confirmed seats;
- Private health care;
- Pension;
- Life cover;
- Free on-site airport parking
- Plus we don’t fly Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year’s Day
All roles require you to provide references to pass a five year background and criminal record check, plus you must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Stores administrator
Aircraft consist of thousands of parts and consumables, this exciting role sits at the heart of the engineering function, working closely with the wider team to support requirements and help ensure the fleet is available for busy operation.
Responsibilities include all aspects of inventory control, ensuring accuracy is maintained and ensuring items are stored in accordance with procedure, ensuring compliance at all times, plus you will assist with procurement and logistics. With a ‘can-do’ attitude, accuracy you will work well within a fast-paced team environment and be IT proficient.
The successful candidate will have experience of stores management, although some training will be provided; you will also require a full driving licence.
Technical Services Administrator / Manager
Whether you are a graduate with a passion for aviation and engineering, or boast a wealth of experience from an airline or Continued Airworthiness Organisation, the role will be fully created to suit the successful applicant.
The Continued Airworthiness Management team is responsible for the management for our fleet of ATR 72-212A series aircraft. As well as providing technical administration services, you will manage aircraft maintenance data. The role will include regular communication with aircraft engineers and various manufacturers to ensure the latest documentation and directives are implemented as required. With excellent communication skills you will provide liaison between management and other stakeholders.
With exceptional numeracy skills together with a meticulous attention to detail, you will be IT proficient and familiar with using various specialist applications and system interfaces, working in a highly regulated and fast-paced environment.
B1 - B2 Engineer
Blue Islands is seeking type rated and experienced on the ATR 72 with valid UK CAA Part 66 B1 and/or B2 Licence to join our busy Jersey based Line Maintenance team.
Responsibilities:
- Maintenance of Blue Islands fleet of ATR 72 aircraft in accordance with Part 145 regulations.
- Scheduled/unscheduled maintenance and/or defect rectification
Qualifications:
- UK CAA Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence, Category B1 and/or B2 with the following type ratings: ATR 72
- (Or have applied for a UK CAA Part 66 conversion with an EASA Part 66 Licence before 31 Dec 2022)
- 6 months certified experience on type within the last two years (verification letter and/or logbook signed/stamped will be requested)
- Experience in line and/or base maintenance environment
- Fluent in English
- EWIS, FTS, HF training certificates
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