Aircraft Maintenance Technician - LHR

West Atlantic UK Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

West Atlantic UK Ltd in London Heathrow is seeking a qualified aircraft maintenance technician to join our Technical Operations team. You will perform maintenance, servicing, repair and proper documentation to keep our fleet ready for operations.

This role requires fluent English, a valid UK aircraft maintenance certificate or equivalent, and the ability to work all shifts in a 24/7 operation. Willingness to travel internationally for training and field support is expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must hold a valid aircraft maintenance certificate or UK equivalent.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.
• Must have previous aircraft maintenance experience.
• Willingness to travel internationally for training and meetings.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United Kingdom without sponsorship.
• Must be able to obtain a permanent airside ID for LHR.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of aircraft maintenance including servicing, repair, and documentation per procedures.
• May be required to exercise Aircraft Release Authority.
• Demonstrate initiative and leadership to other mechanics.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Valid aircraft maintenance certificate or UK equivalent

Bachelor's degree

FAA A&P License or UK equivalent (preferred)

Job description

Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network. Come join us to create what's next. Let's define tomorrow, together.

Description

At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they're well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you're ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape.

This position is located at the LHR Airport in London-Heathrow, UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of aircraft maintenance work including servicing, repair, and proper work documentation in accordance with company procedures and specifications
• May be required to exercise Aircraft Release Authority
• Demonstrate initiative and leadership to other mechanics

This position is offered on local terms and conditions. Expatriate assignments and sponsorship for employment visas, even on a time-limited visa status, will not be awarded.

Unless subject to a collective bargaining agreement in the country to which an employee is being transferred; the employee retains their original date of employment and company seniority in the new country. Upon transfer, the employee is removed from payroll and benefits in former country and appropriately placed in the salary range and payroll/benefits systems of the new country. Human resources will assist with the terms and conditions of employment in light of labor agreements, collective agreements, country work rules and labor laws. In the new country, the employee is reinstated using the same employee ID, date of employment and company seniority dates.

Qualifications

What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• High School diploma or equivalent school leaving certificate
• Must hold valid aircraft maintenance certificate or equivalent competency for the UK
• Must be fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Completion of local Mechanic Qualification
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a full UK driving License or be willing to obtain one within probation
• Must have previous experience in aircraft maintenance
• Must be flexible to work any shift assigned in a 24/7 operation including nights, weekends and holidays
• Must be willing and able to travel internationally for training and meetings as well as be willing to work in other countries to support short term relief or field service recovery missions
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United Kingdom for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualifications
• Reliable, punctual attendance is essential function of the position
• Must be able to obtain a permanent airside ID for LHR

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree
• Valid FAA A&P License or equivalent competency for the UK