Hydraulic Test Engineer - Aviation

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Hydraulic Test Engineer - Aviation
AEM Limited has been Europe's leading independent overhaul and repair facility for more than 60 years. The company has a solid reputation in the aerospace industry for providing a broad range of services to international and regional airlines, helicopter operators and airframe manufacturers. Conducting business from three sites in the United Kingdom, AEM offers specialist services for in excess of 5,000 components over a variety of aircraft systems with capabilities covering aircraft windings, electrical power, hydraulic components, landing gear and safety equipment. In 2007 AEM Limited was acquired by AMETEK Inc, a global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices as a unit within AMETEK MRO’s Aerospace and Defense Division, a recognized global provider of third-party MRO services to commercial, regional and general aviation customers as well as military, helicopter and business jet markets.
Roles & Responsibilities

  • Complete the hydraulic testing of pumps, motors, valves, actuators, servos and landing gears from a variety of rotary and fixed wing aircraft platforms.
  • Fault diagnose hydraulic and mechanical fluid power systems.
  • Monitor stock levels for hydraulic fluid and consumables.
  • To complete daily/weekly maintenance checks of test rigs.
  • Maintain and improve housekeeping in all areas of the Test Bay.
  • Support with continually improving safety by addressing both physical safety issues and safety attitudes within the fluid power section.
  • Document all training both internal and external.
  • Adhere to industry standard QA rules and regulations.
    Experience
  • Proven experience in mechanical/hydraulic systems
  • Proven experience in a hydraulic testing environment
    AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.
    AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500

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