Aircraft Mechanic

TN United Kingdom; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Aircraft Mechanic to join their dynamic team at London Heathrow. This role involves delivering essential aircraft maintenance services, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and supporting operational requirements. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in aircraft maintenance, with at least 5 years of experience, including work on modern jet aircraft. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading airline's operations while working in a multicultural environment and under high-pressure conditions. If you are passionate about aviation and ready to take your career to new heights, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an Aircraft Mechanic, including 3 years on modern jet aircraft.
• Relevant qualification from a recognized Aeronautical/Technical College.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks on aircraft.
• Inspect aircraft for cracks, leaks, or damage and service components.
• Provide support for AOG situations and maintain ground support equipment.

Skills

Aircraft Maintenance Fundamentals

Communication Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Operational Decision-Making

Education

Vocational Qualification in Aeronautics

Trade Qualification from Technical College

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Description - Internal

Qatar Airways is recruiting for an Aircraft Mechanic to join our team at London Heathrow. The Aircraft Mechanic is responsible for delivering aircraft maintenance services in London to support operational requirements under the supervision of the Station Maintenance Manager. This role ensures all maintenance activities are performed in accordance with company and customer procedures and supplied aircraft maintenance data.

Operational Responsibilities include:

1. Performing scheduled and unscheduled tasks on QR or customer aircraft following maintenance data and procedures.
2. Advising and assisting Engineers on aircraft and technical documentation to ensure accurate and timely record entry.
3. Following all Health and Safety standards and regulations, and ensuring colleagues adhere to these.
4. Ensuring all equipment and tools are serviceable before use.
5. Maintaining ground support equipment, ensuring cleanliness and serviceability, and returning it to its original location after tasks.
6. Inspecting aircraft, engines, or components for cracks, leaks, or damage.
7. Servicing, cleaning, and performing maintenance tasks on aircraft components.
8. Providing support for AOG situations at LHR and operational requirements in Qatar Airways' regions, including travel for aircraft recovery.
9. Performing line maintenance services for customer airlines as per contractual agreements, complying with customer procedures.
10. Maintaining the line store according to QR requirements.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess:

• A relevant Vocational, Tertiary, or Trade Qualification from a recognized Aeronautical/Technical College.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as an Aircraft Mechanic, including at least 3 years working on modern jet aircraft.

Key Requirements:

• Experience working on aircraft types operated by Qatar Airways.
• Deep knowledge of aircraft maintenance fundamentals, with the ability to perform duties independently.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills suitable for a multicultural environment.
• Ability to work under high pressure in a 24/7 shift pattern.
• Good operational and tactical decision-making skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.

Application Guidelines

Employees must submit applications via the internal vacancies portal (GEMS) only. Please note:

• Candidates can have up to three active applications at a time.
• A minimum of 10 months in the current role is required before applying for a new role.
• Active final warning letters disqualify candidates from the process.
• Cabin or Deck Crew require an NOC to apply.