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<p><strong>British Airways/Resource Group – Military Pathway to Category B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer</strong></p> <p>Resource group is currently working exclusively with British Airways (BA) to provide opportunities for ex-Military aircraft maintainers and those who may be considering leaving the Military an opportunity to attain a UKCAA Part 66 Category B Aircraft Maintenance License.</p> <p>Here at Resource Training Solutions, we have been delivering Aviation Technical Training for over 18 years and have an established reputation as the leading training provider for the aviation industry with an illustrious client base and highest levels of accreditation.</p> <p>This is a fantastic opportunity in the spirit of the Armed Forces Covenant, for a career with the UK flag carrier and to enhance your military credentials by gaining a civil aviation aircraft maintenance license.</p> <p><strong>The Individual</strong></p> <p>You will be ex-military or be in the process of leaving the military.</p> <p>You will have a demonstrable minimum of 5 years aircraft maintenance experience in a mechanical discipline.</p> <p><strong>The Position</strong></p> <p>Completion of a 100-day, UK CAA Part 66 Category B modular training course (approximately 5 months full time training) whilst employed as a BA Aircraft Mechanic from day 1.</p> <p>Training will take place at British Airways London Heathrow or Cardiff International Airport facilities.</p> <p>Upon the successful completion of training, full time roles will be shift based at the British Airways Maintenance Centre, Cardiff Wales Airport or at British Airways’ base at London Heathrow Airport.</p> <p>In addition to the Part 66 training, you will complete a period of civil aviation practical experience whilst operating as an experienced unlicensed mechanic for British Airways.</p> <p>After successful completion of the modular training course and the required period of experience, basic Part 66 license applications can be made to the UK CAA with support from Resource Group if needed. Subsequent Type Rating training and qualification will be undertaken directly by British Airways.</p> <p><strong>Conditions</strong></p> <p>Permanent position</p> <p>4 on 4 off shift system with 17 days annual leave </p> <p><strong>Heathrow (LHR) </strong>- Starting salary £31,796 during the training phase. On successful Part 66 basic license application salary will increase to £47,002</p> <p>Upon gaining type rating and becoming a Licensed Aircraft Engineer you will earn £61,321 plus shift pay.</p> <p><strong>Cardiff (BAMC)</strong> - Starting salary £30,485 to £32,497 during the training phase. On successful Part 66 basic license application salary will increase to £44,105.</p> <p>Upon gaining type rating and becoming a Licensed Aircraft Engineer you will earn £47,699 plus shift pay.</p>