Aircraft Mechanic

TieTalent; Carterton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for aviation professionals seeks an Aircraft Mechanic for a permanent position in Brize Norton. The role involves performing maintenance tasks following safety and technical procedures. Candidates must have aviation experience and strong communication skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, annual leave, and healthcare contributions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

20 days annual leave plus additional days

Maternity, Paternity, and Parental Leave

Flexi/Time in Lieu options

Compassionate leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare contribution

5% employer pension contribution

2x life assurance

Employee discounts/travel concessions

Qualifications

• Competency assessment completed and satisfactory is mandatory.
• Experience in aircraft maintenance is required.
• Must be able to work effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks per technical documentation and safety procedures.
• Communicate effectively for additional time needs during tasks.
• Ensure all equipment is clean, safe, and functional.

Skills

Aircraft experience or recognized apprenticeship

Effective team worker and capable of unsupervised work

Good aviation safety awareness

Strong communication skills

Ability to operate a powerset (GPU)

Job description

About

JMC Aviation is working with an MRO company based in Brize Norton, seeking to recruit a new Aircraft Mechanic to join their team.

This client specializes in heavy C & D maintenance checks, bridging checks, and major modifications. They serve airlines, leasing companies, and VIP customers worldwide from strategic locations, supported by extensive in-house capabilities, materials, and logistics services.

The company's culture emphasizes staff development, investing in training programs to support growth and ensure high standards of skill and flexibility. This vacancy is due to organizational growth.

Position Details

This is a permanent position based in Brize Norton.

Shift pattern: 5/5/4 shift working 7-7.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 20 days annual leave plus additional days
• Maternity, Paternity, and Parental Leave
• Flexi/Time in Lieu options
• Compassionate leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Sick Pay Scheme
• Healthcare contribution
• 5% employer pension contribution
• 2x life assurance
• Employee discounts/travel concessions

The Role

The unlicensed Aircraft Engineer will perform aircraft maintenance tasks in accordance with technical documentation and company procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance tasks as directed by the Hangar Foreman, SLE, or LE, assisting other staff to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Book tasks and communicate if additional time is needed.
• Move heavy equipment, tooling, and spares, including forklift operation (training provided).
• Assist with aircraft cleaning and maintain a clean working environment.
• Service aircraft toilets during maintenance.
• Contain fuel and oil spills.
• Assist with aircraft maneuvering.
• Separate and recycle waste products.
• Charge and maintain scissor lifts and batteries.
• Check and maintain vehicle and equipment condition.
• Report safety concerns immediately.
• Ensure equipment is safe, clean, and functional, reporting faults.
• Perform other team responsibilities or requests from management.
• Recommend safety and efficiency improvements.
• Support offsite tasks such as AOG or line support.
• Stay updated with health and safety notices.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Aircraft experience or recognized apprenticeship
• Competency assessment completed and satisfactory
• Effective team worker and capable of unsupervised work
• Good aviation safety awareness
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to operate a powerset (GPU)

If interested and qualified, apply today or contact JMC Aviation for more details. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to high application volume. JMC Aviation Ltd acts as an employment agency.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Technical Documentation familiarity

Location

Carterton, England, United Kingdom

Work Experience

Electronics Engineering

Languages

English