Aircraft Technician - Avionics (Stockbridge, Hampshire)

Indotronix Avani UK Ltd
London
3 months ago
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Location: SO20 8DY, Stockbridge, Hampshire, Hampshire, South East, UKRole:Aircraft Technician - AvionicsAircraft:Apache (AH64e) & Chinook (CH47)Location:Middle Wallop, UK-OnsiteRole Type:Contract - 6 months - initiallySalary:£38 with a £3 an hour bonus at the end of 6 months + overtimeClient 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 UKs current and future defence and security needs, is seeking Aircraft Mechanics & Avionics Technicians / Supervisors on the Apache, AH64e, & Chinook, CH47.About the Role:The roles of Aircraft Mechanical Technician will form part of a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO), working as part of a team in support of the clients 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.Solid rotary wing / helicopter MRO experiencePlatform experience on Apache, AH64, & Chinook, CH47 is idealOther military or commercial rotary wing platform experience is fantasticNote: SC Clearance is vitalfor this role, sadly,sponsorship cannot be offeredTPBN1_UKTJ

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