Aircraft Mechanic

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

Job summary

A regional airline based in Glasgow is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic to join their Engineering Maintenance Team. The role involves ensuring the highest levels of safety while assisting in all aspects of aircraft maintenance. Candidates should have a formal aviation mechanical qualification and strong safety awareness. The position includes benefits like staff travel schemes and flexible working options.

Benefits

Staff Travel Scheme

Flexible working options

Free flu jabs

Health & wellbeing programme

Access to Mental Health First Aiders

Life Assurance

Contributory pension scheme

Access to gym discounts

Annual Leave Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Positive working relationships with management and team.
• Strong safety awareness.
• Commercially aware.

Responsibilities

• Assist Licensed Engineers in maintenance tasks.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with safety procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the facility.
• Participate in Continuous Improvements activities.

Skills

Awareness of H&S Legislation

Ability to prioritise and organise

Problem analysis and communication

Structured communication

Proficient use of OASES Engineering Computer System

Education

Formal aviation mechanical qualification

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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)

Company Benefits

• Staff Travel Scheme with Loganair and many other airlines worldwide
• Flexible working options
• Free flu jabs
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Life Assurance
• Contributory pension scheme – Up to 6% Company contribute
• Access to a suite of gym, health and active discounts
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme