Aircraft Mechanic

Line Up Aviation; Luton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Line Up Aviation is hiring an Aircraft Mechanic for a busy line maintenance team at London Luton Airport. The role operates a 5-5-4 rotation with 12-hour day shifts and occasional night work depending on operations.

The ideal candidate has prior Aircraft Mechanic experience in line maintenance, preferably on Airbus A320 family. An apprenticeship is advantageous and you must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Aircraft Mechanic in a busy line maintenance environment.
• Experience on Airbus A320 family highly desirable.
• Recognised aircraft engineering apprenticeship or similar technical background.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and non-routine aircraft maintenance tasks per procedures.
• Work with licensed engineers and senior mechanics on allocated aircraft.
• Support defect rectification, scheduled maintenance and day-to-day ops.
• Complete maintenance paperwork accurately and to standard.
• Maintain high health, safety and human factors standards.
• Report defects and significant findings promptly.
• Interpret technical publications and maintenance instructions.
• Work to deadlines in a busy line maintenance environment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workspace.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Line maintenance

English communication

Education

Aircraft engineering apprenticeship

Job description

Aircraft Mechanic - London Luton Airport

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading aviation maintenance organisation for an experienced Aircraft Mechanic to join their team at London Luton Airport.

This is a permanent position within a busy line maintenance environment, working alongside experienced engineers and certifying staff on a modern commercial fleet.

The role works a 5-5-4 shift pattern, with 12-hour day shifts. Night working may occasionally be required depending on operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and non-routine aircraft maintenance tasks using approved maintenance documentation and procedures.
• Work alongside licensed engineers and senior mechanics on allocated aircraft.
• Support defect rectification, scheduled maintenance and day-to-day operational requirements.
• Complete maintenance paperwork accurately and to the required standards.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and human factors.
• Report defects, hazards and significant findings promptly.
• Interpret technical publications and maintenance instructions.
• Work effectively to operational deadlines within a busy line maintenance environment.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working area.

Experience & Requirements

• Previous experience working as an Aircraft Mechanic within a busy line maintenance environment is essential.
• Experience on Airbus A320 family aircraft is highly desirable.
• Previous aircraft maintenance and/or modification experience.
• A recognised aircraft engineering apprenticeship or similar technical background would be an advantage.
• Able to work independently and use initiative when required.
• Good understanding of aircraft maintenance procedures.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Good general computer literacy.
• Flexible approach to working hours and operational requirements.
• You must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Shift Pattern

5-4-4 rotation 12-hour day shifts Nights may occasionally be required

Location

London Luton Airport