Aircraft Mechanic

Aviation Jobsearch; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company in Oxford is looking for an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to perform maintenance tasks according to technical documentation and company procedures. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of aircraft maintenance experience and strong teamwork skills. This full-time position offers a salary of £40,000 – £50,000 per annum, with a shift allowance of £2,720.

Qualifications

• More than 3 years aircraft experience or recognized apprenticeship with at least 1 year of aircraft experience.
• Competency Assessment completed at a satisfactory level.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft maintenance tasks under direction.
• Conduct equipment movements and maintain a clean working environment.
• Report safety concerns and maintain equipment in safe condition.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance experience

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Aviation safety awareness

Ability to operate a power set (GPU)

Job description

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.

Job Purpose: The role of the unlicensed Aircraft Engineer required to perform aircraft maintenance tasks in accordance with Technical Documentation & Company Procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out aircraft maintenance tasks as directed by their Hangar Foreman, SLE or LE, providing assistance to other staff (any trade) to ensure safe and effective working practices.
• Ensure you are booked to task and advise Hangar Foreman if additional time is required to complete a task. Carry out movement of heavy equipment, tooling and spares around the site, including using a forklift (training provided). Assist with aircraft cleaning; maintain a clean working environment.
• Carry out servicing of aircraft toilets on aircraft in maintenance. Contain any fuel and/or oil spillage.
• Assist with aircraft manoeuvring requirements. Ensure all waste products are separated and recycled as necessary.
• Ensure the scissor lifts are charged at the end of shift and that battery servicing is carried out. Ensure all AAGDS vehicles are clean and tidy and all fluid levels checked.
• Address and report any safety concerns immediately. Maintain equipment in a clean, tidy and safe condition; report faulty equipment promptly.
• Carry out additional team responsibilities or any other reasonable request from Hangar Foreman, SLE, LE or Hangar Management Team. Recommend to SLE any improvements that may increase safety and/or efficiency.
• Carry out any reasonable request to carry out offsite support e.g. AOG, Line. Remain up to date with all Read & Sign notices.
• Apply health and safety knowledge, including individual operational safety, security responsibilities and aviation safety and security policies.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• More than 3 years aircraft experience (or comparable industry) or recognised aircraft apprenticeship with minimum 1 year aircraft experience plus minimum 12 months service.
• Competency Assessment completed and at a satisfactory level.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Ability to work unsupervised when required.
• Good awareness of aviation safety.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to operate a power set (GPU).

Desirable Skills

• Previous aircraft experience (or comparable trade or industry).
• Previous experience working at an operational aerodrome.

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per annum. Shift allowance: £2,720. Experience required: 4 years and £41,085 minimum. Working hours: Days 7-7, 5x5x4 shift pattern.

Employment type: Full time. Location: Onsite, Oxford.