Aircraft Technician

Role: Aircraft Technician & Supervisors – Mechanics & Avionics

Aircraft: Apache (AH64e) & Chinook (CH47)

Location: Middle Wallop or Odiham - Onsite

Role Type: Contract | 6 months - initially

Salary: £38 to £41 an hour – with a £3 an hour bonus at the end of 6 months + overtime

Client Overview:

Our prestigious client supports major UK programmes such as Apache, Chinook, C-17, P-8A, and E7 Wedgetail, the UK armed forces’ aircraft, and both virtual and instructor-led training, being well-positioned to address the UK’s current and future defence and security needs, is seeking Aircraft Mechanics & Avionics Technicians / Supervisors on the Apache, AH64e, & Chinook, CH47.

The Role:

The roles of Mechanics, Avionics Technicians, & Supervisors will form part of a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO), working as part of a team in support of the client’s key programmes. Reporting to an Operations Lead, this role provides direct control, oversight, mentoring and is responsible for carrying out supervision of technicians in the execution of their maintenance activities. Successful candidates will have a proven technical knowledge and the ability to plan, sequence, distribute and control technical work for a small group of aircraft technicians.

Responsibilities:

• Assembly, disassembly and/or modification of systems, changing, removing, replacing and/or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes.
  
  
• Perform routine troubleshooting of complex aircraft systems.
  
  
• Be flexible with work locations and work times to ensure aircraft are delivered on time to customer.
  
  
• Provide advice, guidance and mentoring to peers and others appropriate to their role.
  
  
• Exercise, or work under appropriate supervision for the role.
  
  
• Mitigate immediate risks including ‘stop work’ as well as escalate emerging risks, issues and shortfalls in a timely manner.
  
  
• Contribute to continuous improvement workshops and projects as required.
  
  
• Where directed, exercise 100% oversight of work carried out by Apprentices or Trainees as well as Apprentice/Trainee mentoring.
  
  
• Contribute positively to our open and honest reporting culture.
  
  Basic Qualifications:
  
  
• Recognised relevant trade apprenticeship or trade experience equivalent.
  
  
• Knowledge of general aircraft maintenance and processes applicable to the aviation environment (Human Factors, FOD control, tool control, health & safety & COSHH).
  
  
• Proficient computer skills, use of the Microsoft Office suite.
  
  
• Be an effective team member displaying appropriate behaviours including Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
  
  
• Technician roles: solid rotary wing / helicopter MRO experience
  
  
• Supervisor roles: Platform experience on Apache, AH64, & Chinook, CH47 is essential
  
  Note: SC Clearance is vital for this role, sadly, sponsorship cannot be offered