A400M Line Maintenance Mechanic

Airbus; West Oxfordshire; Presencial; GBP 52.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Profit sharing

Pension plan

Car leasing

Free onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Wellbeing programme

Descripción de la vacante

Airbus is seeking an A400M Line Maintenance Mechanic at RAF Brize Norton. You will work in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment, performing scheduled line maintenance and collaborating with military personnel to keep aircraft ready for operations.

The role requires an engineering apprenticeship and experience with modern aircraft systems; shift rotations and ITAR/export controls awareness are essential. Joining Airbus offers development, benefits and international mobility opportunities.

Formación

• Completed engineering apprenticeship at NVQ Level 3.
• Experience with modern aircraft systems and maintenance software.
• Able to work within regulated, military-aligned teams and communicate effectively.

Responsabilidades

• Assist Certifying Engineers with scheduled line maintenance to keep the fleet safe and mission-ready.
• Support complex aircraft recovery operations in diverse environments.
• Use problem-solving to overcome maintenance challenges in a fast-paced, military-aligned operation.
• Provide detailed feedback on maintenance activities to influence decisions and uphold standards.
• Use software to log maintenance operations, track activities and report data.
• Ensure all tasks comply with aerospace regulations and procedures.

Conocimientos

Line maintenance

Engineering apprenticeship

Aviation systems knowledge

Military/regulatory awareness

Educación

NVQ Level 3 Engineering apprenticeship

Herramientas

Airbus platforms

Maintenance software

Descripción del empleo

Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must have or be able to obtain security clearance eligibility to access UK Ministry of Defence establishments, working within ITAR and Export Control restrictions

LOCATION: Brize Norton, Carterton, Oxfordshire

TYPE: Full time (Shift rotations required)

HOURS: 40.25

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more

• Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week, option to buy/sell holiday

• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities

• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme

• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving

• Inclusive Environment: Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So, what's your next change?

Airbus is looking for an A400M Line Maintenance Mechanic to join our pioneering team at RAF Brize Norton.

Serving a global fleet of 22 A400M aircraft, you will collaborate closely with military personnel to ensure these critical aircraft are mission-ready. Your work will directly support high-profile governmental operations, including humanitarian relief, critical cargo movements, and search and rescue missions.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• Assist Certifying Engineers with scheduled line maintenance to ensure the fleet remains safe, compliant, and mission-ready.
• Engage in and support complex aircraft recovery operations across diverse and demanding environments.
• Utilise creative problem-solving skills to overcome dynamic maintenance challenges in a fast-paced, military-aligned operation.
• Provide detailed, accurate feedback on maintenance activities to influence operational decisions and uphold the highest standards.
• Utilise computer software applications efficiently to log maintenance operations, track activities, and report data.
• Ensure all engineering tasks are completed safely, strictly adhering to aerospace regulations and operational procedures.

ABOUT YOU

• Experience of line maintenance within a fast-paced aviation environment, backed by a completed engineering apprenticeship at NVQ Level 3.
• Experience of modern aircraft systems and maintenance software applications (previous knowledge of Airbus platforms is highly advantageous).
• Experience of communicating effectively and working collaboratively to solve problems within dynamic, highly regulated, or military-aligned teams.
• Flexible to undertake shift rotations, travel internationally, and capable of accessing UK Ministry of Defence establishments within ITAR and Export Control restrictions.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Flight line

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