Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.

Key responsibilities and duties:

To carry out the required surface preparation and apply / spray coatings to achieve the surface finishes that meet the repair and material specification requirements Conduct all work in accordance with company policies, health and safety procedures, quality procedures, manufactures and customer specification and industry regulations. Complete all documents related to the work being performed Prepare surfaces by ensuring part cleanliness by degreasing, and blasting. Apply masking protection on all non-coated surfaces for the paint and plasma spray processes Mix the coating materials, check the viscosity and spray the required coating  Thickness, stove dry and inspect, all in accordance with the repair or material specifications. Ensure all equipment is safe and satisfactory to use, rectifying any unsafe conditions within the jobholder’s capability.  Carry our all curing operations as required. Adherence to our Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety Management Systems (SMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and all associated Business Manuals

Competencies:

Core:

Essential

Team Worker that has the ability to fully interact with other team members  Ability to manage priorities in a busy working environment, and follow a given production schedule. Excellent communication skills required both written and verbal.  Able to read, write and carry out calculations accurately. Knowledge of Geometry and Trigonometry advantageous.

Desirable

Ability to provide advice as a subject matter expert.

Functional: 

Essential

Familiar with the application of 2 Pack Epoxy, Phenolic Resin Type Varnish, Anti-Galling/ Dry Film Lubricants, Sermetel type coatings; Experience from an equivalent role in a similar industry; Ability to read and use precision measuring equipment; Ability to read technical engineering drawings, both modern and older standards; Familiarity with metric and imperial measurement.

Desirable

Proficient in the use of Navixa ERP system.

Organisational Relationships:

Responsible individual who can build upon building a relationship with customer and suppliers. Requires full co-operation across and within other business departments

Professional Qualifications/Education and Training:

Essential 

These are vital to be able to perform the role and will be used as selection criteria during recruitment process:

Recognised indentured apprenticeship or military equivalent; Human Factors.

Desirable

Suitable engineering qualification

Experience:

Previous experience within an aerospace MRO environment

This is not an exhaustive list and from time to time additional responsibilities may be provided directly from your Line Manager.

Benefits that make life better:

206 hours annual leave per year for employees working 37 hours per week, plus 8 public holidays 4% employer match pension scheme YuLife wellbeing services, including 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Program, personalised online fitness programs, and many more! Bonus opportunities Generous paid sick leave Life assurance cover Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme Onsite gym at both the Fleetlands and Almondbank sites Eye test vouchers Seasonal flu jabs administered on site each year by Bupa Learning and training opportunities