Aircraft Engine Technician

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

Job summary

A well-established engineering firm in the UK seeks an experienced Engine Technician to focus on the overhaul and repair of piston aero engines. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team, ensuring quality standards while offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including a pension scheme, life assurance, and ongoing training.

Benefits

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 opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience with turbine engine systems.
• Strong background in mechanical engineering, particularly in Aviation or Automotive sectors.

Responsibilities

• Overhaul and repair of piston aero engine cylinders.
• Conduct valve leak tests and general machining of cylinder heads.
• Prioritize spare parts requisition to meet turnaround deadlines.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Borescope inspections

Valve guide replacement

Dimensional inspections

Manual machining

Restoring piston engines

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Engine Technician / Aircraft Technician / Aircraft Mechanic to 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 - £80,000 and 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, Engine builder, Airframe Technician.
- 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.

Whats 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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