Engine Technician

Position

Engine Technician

Location

Kennington, Oxford

Working Hours

Mon-Fri, 8:00am-4:30pm

Gama Aviation is currently recruiting for an Engine Technician to join our skilled engineering team in Kennington. This position is a dedicated piston aero engine overhaul technician who will be responsible for the overhaul and repair of piston aero engines cylinders.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overhaul and repair of piston aero engines cylinders including the following activities:
• Refurbishment of cylinders.
• Cleaning/blasting/polishing of cylinder components.
• Cylinder barrel honing/grinding.
• Valve guide replacement/reaming, seat grinding/valve lapping.
• Valve leak test.
• General machining of cylinder head – refacing exhaust ports.
• Carrying out dimensional inspection, use of micrometers etc.
• Gapping piston rings.
• Assembly of valve gear components in cylinder head.
• 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.
• 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 internal combustion engines and associated components.
• Previous experience in piston engine restoration/refurbishment. 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 & component overhaul/repair.

Benefits

• 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.

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