Aircraft Mechanic

Chevron Technical Services; Prestwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7% employer pension contribution

Private healthcare and dental cover

Life assurance – 3× annual salary

Eye care and glasses vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Annual leave buy/sell option

Job summary

Storm Aviation is seeking an experienced Aircraft Mechanic to join their Prestwick Airport maintenance team for permanent employment. The role involves work in a busy hangar on commercial aircraft, carrying out scheduled maintenance, inspections, repairs and modifications.

The ideal candidate will have a recognised apprenticeship, base maintenance experience, and the ability to read maintenance manuals and follow safety standards. Excellent teamwork and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have an recognised aircraft maintenance apprenticeship or equivalent technical qualification.
• Experience in aircraft base maintenance and hands-on maintenance, inspections and repairs.
• Ability to read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and technical documentation.
• Good understanding of aviation safety standards and tooling requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance tasks per approved documentation.
• Perform inspections, repairs, modifications and component replacements.
• Support maintenance checks within a busy hangar environment.
• Read and interpret maintenance manuals and technical publications.
• Ensure maintenance documents and task cards are completed accurately.
• Follow tooling procedures, safety rules and maintenance organisation procedures.
• Identify and report defects, discrepancies and safety concerns.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading manuals

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Technical apprenticeship

Job description

Location: Prestwick, Scotland

Employment Type: Permanent

Shift Pattern: 5-5-4 | 07:00–19:00

About the Role

Chevron Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Aircraft Mechanic to join Storm Aviation's busy aircraft maintenance operation at Prestwick Airport.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled aircraft mechanic with a background in base maintenance to work on commercial aircraft, carrying out scheduled maintenance, inspections, repairs and modifications.

Working as part of an established hangar maintenance team, you'll play an important role in ensuring aircraft maintenance is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest technical standards.

KeyResponsibilities

• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance tasks in accordance with approved maintenance documentation.
• Perform aircraft inspections, repairs, modifications and component replacement activities.
• Support aircraft maintenance checks within a busy hangar environment.
• Read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals, technical publications and approved maintenance instructions.
• Ensure maintenance documentation and task cards are completed accurately.
• Follow company tooling procedures, safety requirements and maintenance organisation procedures.
• Identify and report aircraft defects, technical discrepancies and safety concerns.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Work closely with Licensed Aircraft Engineers, supervisors and other maintenance personnel to meet aircraft maintenance deadlines.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced Aircraft Mechanic who is confident working in a commercial aircraft maintenance environment.

EssentialRequirements:

• Recognised aircraft maintenance apprenticeship or equivalent relevant technical qualification.
• Previous aircraft base maintenance experience.
• Hands-on experience carrying out aircraft maintenance, inspections and repairs.
• Ability to read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and technical documentation.
• Good understanding of aircraft maintenance procedures, tooling requirements and aviation safety standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work to operational deadlines.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Desirable Experience:

• Previous experience maintaining Airbus or Boeing commercial aircraft.
• Experience supporting heavy maintenance checks.
• Experience working within a UK CAA Part-145 approved maintenance organisation.

Employee Benefits

As a permanent employee of Storm Aviation, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 7% employer pension contribution
• Private healthcare and dental cover
• Life assurance – 3× annual salary
• Free eye tests and vouchers towards glasses
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Option to buy and sell annual leave