Aircraft Mechanic

Copello; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Defence business in the United Kingdom is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic to work on cutting-edge military jets at RAF Marham. This role involves performing maintenance following safety standards, inspecting and repairing aircraft, and supporting airworthiness compliance. Ideal candidates will have experience with EASA/MRP Part 145 standards and relevant qualifications. Competitive salary up to £35k plus package offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with EASA/MRP Part 145 standards.
• Hands-on work on complex military aircraft, ideally F-35 or similar.
• Relevant engineering apprenticeship or military qualification required.
• City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance following approved technical info and safety standards.
• Inspect, repair, modify, and test aircraft and components.
• Ensure all work is properly documented and reports issues as needed.
• Support quality assurance and airworthiness compliance.

Skills

Experience with EASA/MRP Part 145 standards

Hands-on work on complex military aircraft, ideally F-35 or similar

Teamwork in fast-paced environments

Education

Relevant engineering apprenticeship or military qualification

City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering

Job description

Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic

Salary - up to £35k plus package

Location - RAF Marham, Kings Lynn.

Copello are working with a leading Defence business who are looking for an aircraft mechanic to work on cutting‑edge military jets. We’re looking for a skilled professional to maintain F-35 aircraft at RAF Marham. This is your opportunity to be part of a dynamic team ensuring the safety and performance of next‑generation fighters.

What you’ll do

• Perform maintenance following approved technical info and safety standards
• Inspect, repair, modify, and test aircraft and components
• Ensure all work is properly documented and reports issues as needed
• Support quality assurance and airworthiness compliance

Required Skills

• Experience with EASA/MRP Part 145 standards
• Hands‑on work on complex military aircraft, ideally F‑35 or similar
• Relevant engineering apprenticeship or military qualification
• City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering

Nice to Have

• Military aircraft operations experience
• Teamwork in fast‑paced environments