Careers with RGV

Job Title: Airframe/Engine Maintenance Technician

Hours: 40 Hours per week (Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:00)

Holiday: 28 Days including Bank Holidays, plus fixed 3 days at Christmas.

Main Purpose of Job:

The successful candidate will be part of our maintenance team and be involved in maintenance activities including scheduled maintenance, defect rectification and troubleshooting.
• To undertake maintenance tasks on the aircraft under the guidance of the company Certifying Engineers.
• To keep an accurate daily time record maintenance activities on each aircraft worked upon.
• To undertake parts requisition from the bonded aircraft stores.
• To maintain a clean workshop environment at all times.
• To be prepared to adjust working hours and arrangements when necessary.
• Any other duties as required by the RGV Directors.

Skills/Knowledge:

• At least 5 Years’ experience in general aviation type aircraft (e.g. Cirrus, Beechcraft, Cessna and Piper).
• Computer literate with knowledge of how to use aircraft maintenance data.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral, with the ability to liaise with personnel in a manner conducive to good working relationships.
• The ability to work quickly, without compromising safety and quality of workmanship.
• The ability to work efficiently under pressure as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Be able to interpret and respond appropriately to verbal instruction and follow company procedures.
• To be well organised and have a methodical approach.
• Be adaptable and flexible to meet changing demands.

Job Title: Aircraft Maintenance Fitter

We are looking for an experienced General Aviation Aircraft Maintenance Fitter with good experience on piston engine aircraft to join our team. RGV Aviation is one of the largest General Aviation maintenance companies in the UK with over 800 maintenance inputs a year. Located at Gloucestershire Airport near Cheltenham, we maintain aircraft up to 5700 kg and your experience in the Airframes and Engines role will enable you to join a leader in this growing field.

You will have at least 5 years of previous piston engine GA aircraft maintenance experience, another and your professional outlook will be key to your success.

Your responsibilities will include routine maintenance tasks and defect rectification on a wide range of aircraft including such leading brands as Cirrus; Cessna; Beechcraft; TBM (Daher), Kodiak and Piper.

Experience on PT6 engines would be a bonus.

The Job (In short)

• Maintain General Aviation aircraft under 5700kg.
• To record and complete the required documentation.
• Full job description available on request.

Working with RGV is not just a job, it is about being part of a team.

We will consider experienced former military aircraft maintenance engineers depending on their experience but pure jet experience does not count.

We offer a range of salaries from £25,000 to £35,000 pa depending on experience. You would work a 40 hour week – Monday to Friday 0830 to 1700

Applicants MUST have right to reside and work in the UK on a permanent basis.