Aircraft Engine Technician

Additional Resources; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering firm is seeking an Engine Technician to undertake piston engine repairs and overhauls. This position offers a competitive salary range of £70,000 - £80,000 along with benefits including a pension scheme and ongoing professional development. Ideal candidates will possess strong mechanical engineering backgrounds and extensive experience in aviation.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Group Pension Scheme

Life Assurance and Income Protection

Travel Insurance and Private Healthcare

Free car parking

Two paid volunteering days per year

Ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• 5 years experience with borescope inspections and turbine engine systems.
• Strong background in mechanical engineering, particularly in aviation or automotive.
• Familiarity with basic manual machining and fabrication processes.

Responsibilities

• Overhaul and repair of piston aero engine cylinders to maintain quality standards.
• Conduct valve leak tests and perform dimensional inspections.
• Working from approved maintenance data to ensure compliance.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Borescope Inspections

Turbine Engine Systems

Piston Engines Restoration

Manual Machining

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Engine Technician / Aircraft Technician / Aircraft Mechanicto join a well-established and forward-thinking engineering firm. The organisation is a respected name in the industry, specialising in a wide range of aviation services.

As an Engine Technician, you will be responsible for the overhaul and repair of piston aero engine cylinders, ensuring top-quality standards are maintained. This role offers salary range of £70,000 - £80,000and benefits.

You will be responsible for:

• Honing and grinding cylinder barrels and performing valve guide replacement/reaming.
• Conducting valve leak tests and carrying out general machining of cylinder heads.
• Performing dimensional inspections and gapping piston rings.
• Assembling valve gear components and maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Working from approved maintenance data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company procedures.
• Prioritising spare parts requisition to meet turnaround deadlines.

What we are looking for:

• Previously worked as an Engine Technician, Aircraft Mechanic, Aviation Technician, Mechanical Technician, Engine Overhaul Technician, Aircraft Maintenance Technician, Junior Aviation Engineer, Powerplant Technician, Engine Rebuild Technician, Internal Combustion Technician, Car Technician, Engine Fitter, Enginebuilder, AirframeTechnician.
• At least 5 years experience working with borescope inspections and turbine engine systems.
• Strong background in mechanical engineering, particularly in Aviation or Automotive sectors.
• Experience in restoring or refurbishing piston engines, either within general engineering (e.g. classic car engine restoration) or the aviation sector.
• Understanding of internal combustion engines and their components.
• Familiarity with basic manual machining and fabrication processes.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Group Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance and Income Protection.
• Travel Insurance and Private Healthcare (subject to probation)
• Free car parking.
• Two paid volunteering days per year (subject to approval)
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Apply now for this exceptional Engine Technician opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career.

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