Aircraft Maintenance Technician - Avionics /Mechanic Supervisor

INDOTRONIX AVANI UK, LTD; Chilbolton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Chilbolton is seeking an Aircraft Mechanical Technician to supervise maintenance technicians in aerospace vehicle component work. The role demands experience on the Apache Platform and requires a recognised trade apprenticeship. Successful candidates will actively mentor peers and contribute to safety and improvement processes within the aviation environment. This position is critical and SC Clearance is essential, with no sponsorship available.

Qualifications

• Must have experience on the Apache Platform.
• Knowledge of aviation maintenance processes (Human Factors, tool control).
• Previous supervisory experience preferred, training available.

Responsibilities

• Assembly and modification of aerospace vehicle components.
• Perform routine troubleshooting of complex aircraft systems.
• Deliver aircraft maintenance under the appropriate approval.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance knowledge

Teamwork

Microsoft Office proficiency

Aerospace component assembly

Troubleshooting skills

Mentoring

Education

Recognised relevant trade apprenticeship

Job description

The roles of Aircraft Mechanical Technician will form part of a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO), working as part of a team in support of the client\'s key programmes. Reporting to an Operations Lead, this role provides direct control, oversight, mentoring and is responsible for carrying out supervision of technicians in the execution of their maintenance activities. Successful candidates will have a proven technical knowledge and the ability to plan, sequence, distribute and control technical work for a small group of aircraft technicians.

Responsibilities

• Assembly, disassembly and/or modification of systems, changing, removing, replacing and/or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes.
• Perform routine troubleshooting of complex aircraft systems.
• Be flexible with work locations and work times to ensure aircraft are delivered on time to customer.
• Provide advice, guidance and mentoring to peers and others appropriate to their role.
• Exercise, or work under appropriate supervision for the role.
• Mitigate immediate risks including stop work as well as escalating emerging risks, issues and shortfalls in a timely manner.
• Contribute to continuous improvement workshops and projects as required.
• Where directed, exercise 100% oversight of work carried out by Boeing Apprentices or Trainees as well as Apprentice/Trainee mentoring.
• Contribute positively to our open and honest reporting culture.
• Must have experience on the Apache Platform.
• Deliver aircraft maintenance under Boeing\'s own MAA MRP Part 145 approval or under the approval of the MOD customer.

Qualifications

• Recognised relevant trade apprenticeship or trade experience equivalent.
• Knowledge of general aircraft maintenance and processes applicable to the aviation environment (Human Factors, FOD control, tool control, health & safety & COSHH).
• Proficient computer skills, use of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Be an effective team member displaying appropriate behaviours including Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
• Solid rotary wing / helicopter MRO experience.
• Platform experience on Apache, AH64, & Chinook, CH47 is ideal.
• Other military or commercial rotary wing platform experience is fantastic.
• Previous Supervisor experience is preferred, although the client is willing to provide training for mechanics looking to move to the Supervisor level.
• SC Clearance is vital for this role, sadly, sponsorship cannot be offered.

SC Clearance is vital for this role, sadly, sponsorship cannot be offered.