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Are you passionate about aviation and committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and professionalism? We're looking for an Aircraft Technician to join our Part 145 Engineering team and support the maintenance and continued airworthiness of our aircraft fleet. As an Aircraft Technician, you will work under the supervision of Licensed Aircraft Engineers, carrying out maintenance activities within your scope of training and competence while ensuring compliance with approved maintenance data, regulatory requirements and company procedures. Working Pattern: This role operates on a rotating early and late shift pattern. However, flexibility is required, as shift patterns may change in line with business and operational needs. What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting scheduled maintenance activities and defect rectification.
• Carrying out authorised pre-flight, post-flight and aircraft servicing tasks.
• Completing maintenance documentation accurately and in accordance with company procedures.
• Working to approved maintenance data and regulatory requirements.
• Maintaining excellent housekeeping, tool control and FOD prevention standards.
• Supporting aircraft movements and operational activities as required.
• Reporting hazards, incidents and safety concerns through established reporting processes.
• Applying Human Factors principles and promoting a positive safety culture.
• Undertaking training and continuation training to maintain competence and professional development.

What We're Looking For Essential Experience

• Understanding of UK CAA Part-145 regulations and requirements.
• Experience using hand tools and test equipment.
• Ability to build effective working relationships within a highly regulated environment.

Essential Qualifications

• GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in Maths, English and a Science-based subject.
• Recognised Aircraft Maintenance Apprenticeship, City & Guilds Part 2, NVQ Level 2, or equivalent qualification.
• Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable Experience & Qualifications

• Experience working within a UK CAA Part-145 organisation.
• Knowledge of aircraft structures, mechanical systems, electrical systems and powerplants.
• Experience completing aircraft maintenance records.
• Composite repair and/or sheet metal experience.
• Familiarity with maintenance software such as AMOS, RAL or Envision.
• UK CAA Part-66 Category A Licence.
• Human Factors, EWIS, Fuel Tank Safety and SMS training.

About You You will be:

• Safety-focused with a strong understanding of aviation maintenance best practice.
• A team player with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Detail-oriented and committed to delivering quality work first time.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively.
• Proactive, professional and solution-focused.
• Flexible and willing to work a varied shift pattern when required.

Our Values At Affinity, our values are at the heart of everything we do: Safety – We Take Safety Personally Deliver – We Deliver on Our Promises Right – We Get It Right First Time Each Other – We've Got Each Other's Backs Learning – Every Day is a Learning Day Why Join Us? Working at Affinity means being part of a collaborative team where safety, development and excellence are valued. You'll play a critical role in supporting military flying training operations while continuing to develop your technical skills and aviation career. Eligibility & Security Requirements:

• Must have resided in the UK continuously for the past 3 years
• Must hold the legal right to work in the UK
• Will be required to undergo MOD Security Clearance, including 3 years’ reference checks
• Verification of essential qualifications, licences, and passport at interview stage

Apply today and help us keep aircraft operating safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

Affinity Flying Training Services is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented CAMO AR Surveyor to join our Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) team based at RAF Cranwell/RAF Barkston Heath. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced continuing airworthiness professional to play a key role in supporting independent Airworthiness Reviews, CAME compliance and continuing airworthiness. The successful candidate will conduct independent Airworthiness Reviews in accordance with UK Part-CAMO, Part-M M.A.901 and Part-ML ML.A.901 / ML.A.903 requirements, as applicable, while supporting wider CAMO engineering, reliability, SMS and compliance activities as required. Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Airworthiness Reviews for ARC issue and support ARC extension decisions where the aircraft meets the applicable controlled-environment criteria, in accordance with UK Part-CAMO, Part-M M.A.901 and Part-ML ML.A.901 / ML.A.903 requirements, as applicable.
• Plan, execute and document Airworthiness Reviews, including the documented records review and physical aircraft survey required by M.A.901 / ML.A.903, ensuring evidence is complete, traceable and audit-ready.
• Ensure compliance with approved Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition (CAME) procedures.
• Verify aircraft utilisation, maintenance status, deferred defects, AD compliance, ALS/CMR and life-limited requirements, SB analysis / embodiment decisions, modifications, repairs, STCs, mass and balance, flight manual applicability, configuration status and compliance with approved data.
• Maintain the required independence for each Airworthiness Review, including declaration and management of any potential conflict of interest before commencing the review.
• Support the management of Airworthiness Review findings to closure through Centrik, ensuring closure evidence is traceable, appropriate and audit-ready.
• Support CAA ACAMS activities, audits and regulatory oversight requirements.
• Maintain, update and report on the Airworthiness Review Plan on behalf of the CAM, ensuring key regulatory and contractual deadlines are achieved.
• Support wider CAMO engineering, reliability, SMS and compliance activities as required.

About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Essential Experience

• Experience conducting or supporting Airworthiness Reviews within a Part-CAMO, Part-M and/or Part-ML environment.
• Strong understanding of ARC issue, recommendation and extension processes, including controlled-environment criteria.
• Experience reviewing technical records, aircraft configuration, AD / ALS / life-limited status, deferred defects, maintenance programme compliance and approved data.
• Excellent analytical and investigative skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret and apply UK CAA regulations, AMC/GM guidance and organisational procedures.

Essential Requirements In line with UK Regulation CAMO.A.310(a), applicants must be able to demonstrate:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in continuing airworthiness.
• An appropriate Part-66 licence, aeronautical degree or national equivalent qualification.
• Formal aeronautical maintenance training.
• Experience holding a position of appropriate responsibility within an approved organisation.
• Where applicable, consideration may be given to the CAMO.A.310(b) additional experience route, subject to UK CAA agreement and acceptance.
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate and recent continuing airworthiness management experience relevant to the aircraft and approval scope.
• Appointment to Airworthiness Review Staff / ARC Signatory status will be subject to formal UK CAA acceptance in accordance with CAMO.A.310(c), following satisfactory completion of a supervised Airworthiness Review under the approved CAME procedure.
• Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance.
• Full UK Driving Licence, as travel to other Affinity-managed sites is required.

Desirable

• Previous authorisation as Airworthiness Review Staff (ARS) or ARC Signatory.
• Experience supporting CAA audits, ACAMS activities or regulatory oversight engagements.
• Part-CAMO, Part-M or Part-ML training.
• SMS, Human Factors and EWIS training.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) experience.

What We're Looking For We are looking for an individual who:

• Demonstrates integrity, impartiality and professional judgement.
• Has a strong safety and compliance mindset.
• Produces accurate, high-quality and audit-ready work.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with stakeholders.
• Takes ownership of decisions and delivers against deadlines.
• Works collaboratively whilst maintaining required regulatory independence.

Eligibility & Security Requirements:

• Must have resided in the UK continuously for the past 3 years
• Must hold the legal right to work in the UK
• Will be required to undergo MOD Security Clearance, including 3 years’ reference checks
• Verification of essential qualifications, licences, and passport at interview stage

Why Join Affinity? At Affinity, our people are guided by our core values: ✅ We Take Safety Personally ✅ We Deliver on Our Promises ✅ We Get It Right First Time ✅ We've Got Each Other's Backs ✅ Every Day is a Learning Day We offer the opportunity to work within a highly professional aviation environment where safety, compliance and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. Apply Today If you have the experience, regulatory knowledge and attention to detail required to support continuing airworthiness excellence, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join Affinity Flying Training Services as our next CAMO AR Surveyor. ✈

We are excited to announce we are looking for a Deputy Chief Engineer position within our Part 145 team at RAF Valley. This is a key leadership role supporting the Chief Engineer in delivering safe, compliant, and efficient maintenance operations across our fleet. As Deputy Chief Engineer, you will provide effective leadership and management of maintenance colleagues and maintenance supervision, supporting the Chief Engineer to ensure compliance with all regulatory and company requirements and procedures. Works collaboratively with Operations, CAMO, Planning, Procurement and technical departments to achieve required quality and cost targets, alongside the delivery of maintenance with a strong customer focus. Working Pattern: This role operates on a rotating early and late shift pattern, Monday to Friday. Candidates must hold a CAA B1.1 Aircraft Maintenance Licence. Roles & Responsibilities:

• Deputise for the Chief Engineer and uphold engineering standards across all maintenance areas.
• Ensure safe and compliant delivery of maintenance activities in line with MOE and regulatory requirements.
• Maximise aircraft availability to meet contractual obligations.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to align asset management and maintenance plans.
• Manage and mentor the Part 145 maintenance teams.
• Monitor fleet engineering status and resolve technical issues.
• Ensure proper certification and record-keeping of all maintenance activities.
• Maintain parity in engineering decisions across sites.
• Assess and review competence of maintenance personnel.
• Ensure safe facilities, adequate resources, and compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Support AOG recovery and tooling/GSE/equipment standards.

Essential Experience & Qualifications:

• Proven experience managing large aircraft fleets in regulated environments (Civilian or Military).
• Strong knowledge of Part 145, MRP 145, and Part M regulations.
• CAA Part 66 B1/B2 Licence holder.
• Understanding of Part 66 licence qualifications and ERP systems (preferably Rusada).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence at all levels.
• UK Driving Licence.

Desirable Experience & Qualifications:

• Experience in CAP562 Leaflet B40 organisations.
• Military environment experience.
• Recognised Level 4 qualification in Leadership/Management.
• Category C Licence.

Eligibility & Security Requirements:

• Must have resided in the UK continuously for the past 3 years
• Must hold the legal right to work in the UK
• Will be required to undergo MOD Security Clearance, including 3 years’ reference checks
• Verification of essential qualifications, licences, and passport at interview stage

If you think you’ve got what we’re looking for, then please apply now – we’d love to hear from you!

Affinity Flying Training Services are looking for an enthusiastic and motived B1 Licenced Engineer to join our team at RAF Valley. Affinity Flying Services are contracted as the Fixed Wing Service Provider under the UKMFTS PFI Contract. We will provide Aircraft to be used by the Military to deliver Elementary Flying Training (EFT) and Multi Engine Flying Training with both EASA and MAA Part M and Part 145 approvals across multiple sites. Working Pattern: This role operates on a rotating early and late shift pattern, Monday to Friday. Candidates must hold a CAA B1.1 Aircraft Maintenance Licence. Roles & Responsibilities

• Carry out and certify routine and non-routine maintenance including defect rectification within the line and base maintenance environment, working within both the CAA & MAA Regularity requirements.
• Updating maintenance records within the company’s maintenance information software.
• Supervising and monitoring the performance of engineering staff (Technicians), providing guidance when appropriate.
• Support Affinity operations, as required.
• Promote, endorse, and comply the company’s Quality and Health & Safety procedure.

To be considered for this position, it is essential for you to have: Essential Experience:

• Experience of working in a UK CAA Part 145 environment.
• Experience of supervising staff.
• Experience of working and certifying maintenance within Line and Base maintenance.
• Experience of working closely with multi-site teams, building relationships and leveraging them to deliver outstanding performance in a highly regulated environment.

Essential Competencies:

• Detailed knowledge of UK CAA Part 145 regulations with working practices and acceptable means of compliance within an Aircraft Maintenance Environment.
• Detailed knowledge of Aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS).
• Understanding of UK CAA Part CAMO regulations.
• Understanding of UK CAA CAP 562 Leaflet B-40 CAA Oversight of Military Registered Aircraft (COMRA) – Policy and Principles.
• Understanding of MAA regulations.
• Enjoy working both indoors and outdoors, as well as in all types of weather conditions.
• Fluent, both written and verbal, in English.

Behaviours:

• Strong team-working skills fostering a positive culture and delivering continuous improvement.
• Team player with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, sharing knowledge and best practice to support the development of those around you.
• Able to take ownership of tasks and use initiative to solve problems, exercising appropriate level of judgement regarding sensitivity and confidentiality.
• Able to work well as part of a diverse team, as well as autonomously to deliver on expectations.
• Proactive and solution orientated, being a source of inspiration to others to engage and involve.

Qualifications:

• UK CAA Part 66 B1 Licence
• Ability to acquire UK security clearance.
• Full UK driving licence.

Eligibility & Security Requirements:

• Must have resided in the UK continuously for the past 3 years
• Must hold the legal right to work in the UK
• Will be required to undergo MOD Security Clearance, including 3 years’ reference checks
• Verification of essential qualifications, licences, and passport at interview stage

If you think you’ve got what we’re looking for, then please apply now – we’d love to hear from you!