A400M - Aircraft Maintenance Fitter

Matchtech; Wytham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace maintenance company in Wytham, UK, seeks an experienced individual for aircraft maintenance roles. Responsibilities include conducting maintenance tasks, ensuring safety, and maintaining equipment standards. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience or apprenticeship, and possess good communication skills. This role offers a shift pattern of 5 on, 5 off, with competitive opportunities in the aviation sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in aircraft maintenance or a comparable industry.
• Satisfactory completion of a Competency Assessment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out aircraft maintenance tasks as directed.
• Ensure task bookings are accurate.
• Maintain a clean working environment.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Aviation safety awareness

Ability to operate a powerset

Education

Recognized aircraft apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

This role is integral to ensuring the fleet operates safely and efficiently, adhering to all technical documentation and company procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out aircraft maintenance tasks as directed by the Hangar Foreman, SLE, or LE, and assist other staff to ensure safe and effective working practices.
• Ensure task bookings are accurate and inform the Hangar Foreman if additional time is required to complete a task.
• Move heavy equipment, tooling, and spares around the site, potentially using forklifts (training will be provided).
• Assist with aircraft cleaning and maintain a clean working environment around the aircraft and facilities.
• Service aircraft toilets during maintenance and contain any fuel or oil spillage.
• Assist with aircraft manoeuvring requirements and ensure waste products are separated and recycled as necessary.
• Charge scissor lifts at the end of shifts and ensure battery servicing, as well as ensure all company vehicles are clean, fluid levels checked, and report any safety concerns.
• Maintain all equipment in a serviceable, clean, and safe condition, reporting any faults immediately.
• Carry out additional team responsibilities or any other reasonable request from the Hangar Foreman, SLE, LE, or Hangar Management Team.

Job Requirements

• Experience in aircraft maintenance or a comparable industry, or a recognised aircraft apprenticeship with at least one year of aircraft experience.
• Satisfactory completion of a Competency Assessment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and unsupervised when required.
• Good awareness of Aviation safety and good communication skills.
• Ability to operate a powerset (GPU).

Desirable Skills

• Previous aircraft experience in a comparable trade or industry.
• Experience working at an operational aerodrome.

Additional Information

Shift pattern: 5 on, 5 off, 4 on, 4 off (Day shifts) from 7am to 7pm.

If you have the relevant skills and are looking for an exciting opportunity in the aerospace maintenance sector, we would be delighted to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated team