Airbus - Aircract Fitter - A400M

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Job summary

Arden White Aviation & Aerospace Recruitment is seeking an experienced Aircraft Mechanic to support A400M line maintenance at RAF Brize Norton. This long-term contract role offers stable shifts and exposure to a high-profile military platform.

You will perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, work with cross-trades, and ensure compliance with technical documentation and safety standards on a demanding airfield environment.

Qualifications

• Aircraft maintenance qualification (NVQ Level 3 / Apprenticeship) or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant aircraft experience.
• Completed competency assessment.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong safety awareness and communication skills.
• Ability to operate ground power equipment (GPU/powerset).
• Eligible for UK Security Clearance.
• Full UK passport required.

Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft maintenance tasks as directed.
• Support cross-trade working to maintain safe and effective operations.
• Correct task booking and procedural compliance.
• Movement of tooling, equipment and aircraft components.
• Aircraft cleaning and housekeeping of work areas.
• Servicing aircraft systems (including toilets).
• Spill containment and environmental compliance.
• Assist with aircraft manoeuvring.
• Waste management and recycling compliance.
• Reporting safety concerns promptly.
• Maintaining tools and equipment in safe working condition.
• Support off-site/AOG requirements when required.
• Maintain awareness of operational Read & Sign notices.

Skills

Aircraft experience

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

GPU operation

Security clearance

UK passport

Competency assessment

Education

Aircraft maintenance qualification

Job description

Arden White Verified

Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Aerospace Engineers

Aeronautical Engineer

Onsite

19 days ago

Aircraft Mechanic – A400M Line Maintenance

RAF Brize Norton

£40 per hour (Umbrella) | 5x5x4 shift pattern (06:00–18:00)

Arden White Aviation & Aerospace Recruitment are working with a leading aerospace organisation seeking an experienced Aircraft Mechanic to support A400M line maintenance operations at RAF Brize Norton.

This is a long-term contract opportunity on a high-profile military platform, offering stable shifts, competitive rates, and the chance to work within a specialist maintenance environment.

The Role

You will support scheduled, unscheduled, and out-of-phase line maintenance activities in accordance with technical documentation and company procedures. Occasional support within hangar/bay maintenance may also be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft maintenance tasks as directed
• Support cross-trade working to maintain safe and effective operations
• Correct task booking and procedural compliance
• Movement of tooling, equipment and aircraft components
• Aircraft cleaning and housekeeping of work areas
• Servicing aircraft systems (including toilets)
• Spill containment and environmental compliance
• Assist with aircraft manoeuvring
• Waste management and recycling compliance
• Reporting safety concerns promptly
• Maintaining tools and equipment in safe working condition
• Support off-site/AOG requirements when required
• Maintain awareness of operational Read & Sign notices

Health & Safety

You will operate in line with all aviation safety, security and environmental policies, ensuring full compliance with operational procedures and standards.

Requirements

• Aircraft maintenance qualification (NVQ Level 3 / Apprenticeship) or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant aircraft experience
• Completed competency assessment
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Strong safety awareness and communication skills
• Ability to operate ground power equipment (GPU/powerset)
• Eligible for UK Security Clearance
• Full UK passport required