Aircraft Fitter

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Aircraft Mechanical Fitter near Telford at RAF Shawbury. This non-certifying role involves supporting line and base maintenance of the H135 and H145 fleets, ensuring high availability for flight training. Candidates must have completed an aviation apprenticeship and have experience in aircraft maintenance. The position offers £28.16 per hour, 6 months duration with likely extensions, and involves key responsibilities such as conducting maintenance tasks and providing engineering support. A strong understanding of safety and quality standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal aviation apprenticeship or related discipline is required.
• Strong knowledge of engine and airframe systems necessary.
• Experience in line and base maintenance is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Support line and base maintenance activities as directed by supervisors.
• Carry out airframe, powerplant, mechanical, electrical, and component maintenance.
• Provide engineering support to flight operations.

Skills

Aircraft Maintenance

Engine and airframe systems

Line and base maintenance

Flight operations and maintenance environments

Education

Completed a formal aviation apprenticeship or related discipline

Tools

H135

H145

Job description

MERITUS are recruiting for an Aircraft Mechanical Fitter to join our client near Telford at RAF Shawbury. Please note, you must have: COMPLETED A FORMAL AVIATION APPRENTICESHIP OR RELATED DISCIPLINE.

AIRCRAFT MECHANICAL FITTER - INSIDE IR35 - £28.16 PER HOUR - 6 MONTHS (+LIKELY EXTENSIONS) - RAF SHAWBURY - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS

This is a non-certifying role supporting line and base maintenance of the H135 and H145 fleet, ensuring safe, compliant aircraft operation and high availability in support of flight training operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support line and base maintenance activities as directed by Supervisors and Certifying Engineers.

• Carry out airframe, powerplant, mechanical, electrical, and component maintenance in line with OEM instructions.

• Provide engineering support to Flight Operations.

• Conduct off-aircraft workshop tasks, including component and composite work.

• Assist with aircraft movements, hangar operations, and general housekeeping.

• Maintain high safety and quality standards to support >98% aircraft availability.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Apprenticeship in Aircraft Maintenance or related discipline.

• Strong knowledge of engine and airframe systems.

• Experience in line and base maintenance.

• Familiarity with flight operations and aircraft maintenance environments.

Desirable

• Experience on H135 / H145 aircraft.

• Knowledge of UK military aviation and MFTS.

• Understanding of CAA Part 145 / Part M regulations.

• Experience with Helicopters products.