Aircraft Engine Technician

AerMach; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Optional paid overtime

Competitive holiday entitlement

Salary sacrifice EV scheme

Job summary

Aermach is seeking an Engine Technician to support the maintenance, inspection and repair of CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B engines at our Cardiff facility. The role offers permanent employment with Monday to Friday, 7am–3pm.

You will work closely with engineering and operations, perform engine maintenance safely and to technical standards, and have opportunities to travel to customer sites. Training will be provided to develop skills and progress within the business.

Qualifications

• An engineering apprenticeship, aviation maintenance qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience in aircraft engine maintenance, an MRO facility or an aviation workshop.
• The ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, engineering instructions and technical documentation.
• A methodical approach, strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• An understanding of aviation safety, quality standards and maintenance procedures.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• The ability to carry out practical workshop duties safely, with reasonable adjustments where required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out engine inspection, maintenance, disassembly and assembly activities within your training and authorisation.
• Follow approved maintenance data, OEM manuals, technical instructions and company procedures.
• Support engine troubleshooting, defect identification and rectification.
• Complete maintenance records accurately, ensuring full traceability of work and components.
• Maintain high standards of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention, tool control and housekeeping, applying Human Factors principles throughout all maintenance activities.
• Conduct pre-use equipment checks and handle engines, modules, components and transportation equipment safely.
• Report technical issues, safety concerns and progress updates promptly.
• Work with colleagues to meet production schedules while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Support maintenance at customer sites as opportunities arise.
• Contribute to improvements in workshop processes and working practices.

Skills

Good communication skills

Independent working

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or aviation maintenance qualification

Job description

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7am–3pm

Benefits: Optional paid overtime, competitive holiday entitlement and access to a salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme

About the role

Aermach | Cardiff | Permanent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7am–3pm

Benefits: Optional paid overtime, competitive holiday entitlement and access to a salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme

About the role

Aermach is looking for an Engine Technician to support the maintenance, inspection and repair of CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B engines, modules and associated equipment at our Cardiff facility.

Working closely with our engineering and operations teams, you will help deliver engine maintenance activities safely, efficiently and to the required technical standards. This is an opportunity for a practical, detail-focused technician who enjoys solving problems and working as part of a team.

Training will be provided where required, with opportunities to develop your technical skills and progress within the business. Occasional opportunities to travel to customer sites to carry out maintenance will also be available.

What you’ll do

• Carry out engine inspection, maintenance, disassembly and assembly activities within your training and authorisation.
• Follow approved maintenance data, OEM manuals, technical instructions and company procedures.
• Support engine troubleshooting, defect identification and rectification.
• Complete maintenance records accurately, ensuring full traceability of work and components.
• Maintain high standards of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention, tool control and housekeeping, applying Human Factors principles throughout all maintenance activities.
• Conduct pre-use equipment checks and handle engines, modules, components and transportation equipment safely.
• Report technical issues, safety concerns and progress updates promptly.
• Work with colleagues to meet production schedules while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Support maintenance at customer sites as opportunities arise.
• Contribute to improvements in workshop processes and working practices.

What you’ll bring

• A recognised engineering apprenticeship, aviation maintenance qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience in aircraft engine maintenance, an MRO facility or an aviation workshop.
• The ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, engineering instructions and technical documentation.
• A methodical approach, strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• An understanding of aviation safety, quality standards and maintenance procedures.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• The ability to carry out practical workshop duties safely, with reasonable adjustments where required.

Experience with CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B engines, borescope inspections, blend repairs, module changes or aviation MRO systems would be an advantage.

A forklift licence and/or a current first aid qualification would also be an advantage, but neither is essential.

What we offer

• Permanent employment with Monday to Friday working hours, 7am–3pm.
• A competitive salary, dependent on your experience.
• Competitive holiday entitlement.
• Optional paid overtime.
• Access to a salary sacrifice electric vehicle (EV) scheme.
• Training where required, with opportunities to develop your technical skills through relevant training and additional authorisations.
• Opportunities for career progression within the business.
• Occasional opportunities to travel to customer sites to carry out maintenance.