Aircraft Mechanic

Loganair Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional airline company is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic to join their Engineering Maintenance Team in Glasgow. The role involves carrying out various aircraft maintenance activities while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Key responsibilities include assisting Licensed Engineers, maintaining facility cleanliness, and effective communication with team members. Candidates should have a formal aviation mechanical qualification and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Previous similar experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Ability to meet deadlines in a changing environment.
• Confident communicator with a proactive problem-solving approach.
• Team player with strong safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering maintenance workload effectively.
• Ensure maintenance activity complies with procedures.
• Effectively communicate defects to Licensed Engineers.
• Maintain cleanliness and order within the facility.
• Participate in Continuous Improvements activities.

Skills

Awareness of H&S Legislation

Ability to prioritise and organise

Problem analysis and solution identification

Clear communication skills

Proficient use of OASES Engineering Computer System

Education

Formal aviation mechanical qualification

Job description

Key Responsibilities

The main activities that will be carried out are defined below. As would be expected the listing is not exhaustive and reasonable responsibilities not defined below will be carried out, with training and support provided where required.

We are currently recruiting for an Aircraft Mechanic to join the Engineering Maintenance Team based in Glasgow. The purpose of this role is to carry out all aspects of aircraft maintenance as instructed, while maintaining the highest levels of safety.

• Assist the Licensed Engineers and other Mechanics in delivering the maintenance workload effectively and economically.
• Ensure maintenance activity is carried out safely, correctly documented, in compliance with established procedures and in observance of the company Health and Safety policy document.
• Effectively communicate with all members of the Engineering Maintenance team, Flight Crew, and other internal departments.
• Ensure the Licensed Engineers are fully briefed regarding any defects discovered during aircraft maintenance.
• Maintain cleanliness and order within the facility.
• Communicate with fleet technical service engineers in matters of reliability, defect analysis and defect investigation using appropriate channels.
• To communicate with the Station/Check Manager, Maintenance Supervisor or Licensed Engineers on all matters regarding the efficient operation of the maintenance tasks including matters of Health and Safety and highlighting any shortfalls and improvements.
• Participate in Continuous Improvements activities within engineering and the organisation.

Skills and Knowledge

• Awareness of H&S Legislation and Company Employment procedures.
• Ability to prioritise, organise and complete work in a changing environment to ensure deadlines are met.
• Ability to analyse problems, identify solutions and communicate these to others.
• Ability to clearly communicate in a structured sequence to convey a message at an individual and group level.
• Proficient use of OASES Engineering Computer System.

Attitude

The Mechanic will develop positive constructive working relationships with their manager, supervisor and shift while demonstrating personal competence, reliability and being a valued member of the wider company team.

Training and Experience

• Formal aviation mechanical qualification.
• Strong safety awareness
• Commercially aware
• Technically competent mechanic
• Proactive problem solver
• Confident communicator
• Team player
• Previous experience in a similar role (desirable)