Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Lockheed Martin; Helston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global security and aerospace company as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer. Based in Culdrose, Cornwall, you will be responsible for planning and executing engineering assignments, ensuring compliance with military regulations, and supporting avionic systems. Enjoy a diverse work environment with a nine-day working fortnight and excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

Nine-day working fortnight

Career development support

Work-life balance policies

Rewards and recognition

Qualifications

• Prior experience in MAWS is essential.
• Responsible for maintenance, repair, overhaul, testing, and compliance with technical instructions.

Responsibilities

• Testing and repairing parts removed from aircraft.
• Servicing, Repair, Integration, Test, and Modification of Merlin Avionic systems.
• Providing guidance and ongoing training within the workshop.

Skills

3rd line support engineering

Problem Solving

Technical Compliance

Job description

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Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) provides systems engineering, software development, training solutions, and complex program management for global security, civil, and commercial markets. Our mission is to be the world’s leading global security and aerospace company, leveraging core capabilities in advanced platforms and weapons, C4ISR, global sustainment, training, and sensors.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer based at Culdrose, Cornwall, to plan, coordinate, direct, and perform engineering assignments involving specifications, design changes, or alterations to aircraft, engines, systems, components, and field or shop equipment. This role supports MAWS and LM-STAR.

LM-STAR is a critical asset that ensures high mission capability rates for complex military platforms. Lockheed Martin’s PBL program sustains station availability for these platforms.

MAWS is a Merlin Avionics Workshop.

The role will involve:

• 3rd line support engineering work: testing and repairing parts removed from aircraft, then returning them to the Navy. Prior experience in MAWS is essential.
• Servicing, Repair, Integration, Test, and Modification of Merlin Avionic and associated Test Systems within a Workshop, Training Environment, and On Aircraft.
• Working independently under consultative direction towards long-term goals.
• Responsible for maintenance, repair, overhaul, testing, configuration, calibration, modifications, and compliance with technical instructions for avionic and test systems in workshops, training facilities, and on aircraft.
• Performing engineering assignments in accordance with LM and Military Aviation Authority regulations.
• Addressing complex technical problems with innovative solutions.
• Supporting Closed Loop Analysis activities to improve product support and asset availability.
• Acting as MAWS Occupational / Environment / Safety / Health Representative.
• Attending safety meetings, managing risk assessments, COSHH, and SYPOL data sheets.
• Managing procurement and storage of petrol, oils, lubricants, and inflammables.
• Developing and delivering MAWS training courses.
• Providing guidance and ongoing training within the workshop.
• Liaising with support teams, engineers, and equipment manufacturers on technical issues.
• Executing primary avionic engineering and secondary tasks supporting LM programs and organizational objectives.

Additional / Occasional Duties:

• Providing deployed engineering support for Automated Test Stations, aircraft, and test systems, both in the UK and abroad.
• Serving as SME for In Service Retrofit Upgrades and Aircraft Support Activities.

Why Join Us?

Expect outstanding benefits, a diverse and inclusive environment, a nine-day working fortnight (every other Friday off), work-life balance policies, career development support, rewards, and recognition.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin is committed to diversity and inclusion, offering reasonable adjustments during the application process. For assistance, contact [e-mail] or call 023 92 458 000.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Engineering, and Manufacturing

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing