Descripción de la oferta
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Department: Engineering
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Alhama Campus
Compensation: €70,000 - €75,000 / year
Description
Leading Edge Aviation SL is one of Europe’s largest Aviation Training Organisations (ATOs) providing commercial pilots to airlines across Europe. With a growing fleet of Diamond and Piper aircraft, Leading Edge are setting up their own aircraft engineering department to ensure the safe and reliable operations of our Spanish academy located in Alhama de Murcia Spain. ICAO code LELH - Alhama de Murcia Aerodromo.
We are looking for an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to contribute to the establishment and successful operation of our new department where your skills will enable our Alhama de Murcia campus to run an efficient flight schedule for our growing pool of students.
This is a full-time role working 39 hours per week, based at our Alhama de Murcia Campus. The working schedule may include weekend and evening shifts.
Role Duties
Carry out line maintenance (daily, weekly, service checks) on Diamond, Piper and Cessna aircraft types. Perform other work on aircraft as outlined by applicable Inspection Instructions, Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins in accordance with accepted practices.
Ensure that all items of work are recorded and signed out as required on the applicable Maintenance Control forms.
Carry out any other assigned duties as directed by the supervisor/manager.
Track and plan maintenance activities and coordinate with the Flight Operations Manager as required.
Demonstrate and uphold the company’s core values in all actions, decisions, and interactions.
OUR CULTURE
At Leading Edge Aviation, our Vision, Mission and Values guide everything that we do. The Aircraft Maintenance Engineer is expected to maintain the highest levels of professionalism, compliance and integrity. This role requires flexibility and a collaborative mindset to contribute to our vision of excellence in everything that we do.
Core Competencies
Hold a valid UKCAA or EASA B1.2 aircraft maintenance engineer license (preferably both!)
Minimum 2 years of licensed AME experience
Be familiar with the appropriate parts of the MPM, MCM, aircraft operations specifications and maintenance manuals necessary for the performance of his/her duties.
Applicants must be able to work independently and/or in a team environment and have good organizational skills, pro‑active, result‑oriented and strive for continued improvement.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule according to company needs.
Must be legally eligible to work in Spain
Other Requirements
Line maintenance experience is an asset.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a positive and enthusiastic outlook.
Demonstrable alignment with the company’s core values in attitude, conduct, and work ethic.
We know a great team member is more than a checklist. If you have the skills, passion, and commitment to make a difference, we’d like to hear from you, even if you don’t meet every listed requirement.
What We Offer
Salary up to €75,000 per annum, reviewed annually
Valuable experience in a dynamic and multinational environment
Opportunities for professional development within the globally driven Leading Edge Group
Generous holiday entitlement of 22 working days, plus public holidays
Airspace Day: An additional day off per year for something that matters to you
Employee referral scheme
Free on‑site parking
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