Aircraft & Airframe Technician - Maintenance & Mentoring

Vibe Recruit; St Athan; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Vibe Recruit is seeking an experienced Aircraft/Airframe Technician for a permanent role based in St Athan, South Wales. You will oversee and perform all maintenance activities, both scheduled and unscheduled, ensuring adherence to procedures, documentation and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in aviation maintenance within a Part 145 environment, with strong knowledge of aircraft documentation and structural systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in aviation maintenance (Part 145)
• Ability to use aircraft documentation (AMMs, SBs, ADs)
• Broad skill-set across rigging, component replacement and modifications

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance per Lists of Work.
• Follow procedures, use proper tools and calibrated equipment.
• Mentor colleagues and maintain safety and efficiency in hangar duties.
• Complete maintenance documentation before shift end per MOE Part 2.

Skills

Aviation maintenance

Tool handling

Documentation reading

Education

Apprenticeship in aviation or mechanical engineering

GCSE Maths & English (C or above)

Tools

Aircraft maintenance manuals

Airworthiness Directives databases

Test equipment

Job description

Vibe Recruit is seeking an experienced Aircraft/Airframe Technician for a permanent role based in St Athan, South Wales. You will oversee and perform all maintenance activities, both scheduled and unscheduled, ensuring adherence to procedures, documentation and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in aviation maintenance within a Part 145 environment, with strong knowledge of aircraft documentation and structural systems.