Aircraft Mechanic /Technician

Dublin Aerospace; Exeter; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Aircraft Technician to uphold quality and safety standards in aircraft maintenance. This role involves ensuring compliance with technical requirements, training staff, and maintaining documentation accuracy. The ideal candidate will have completed a recognized apprenticeship, possess strong technical skills, and be a team player. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic business unit where your expertise will help shape the future of aviation. If you're passionate about aircraft systems and eager to grow in a collaborative environment, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognised apprenticeship or trainee program is essential.
• Competence in repairing aircraft systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all work is completed timely to maintain aircraft output.
• Assist with audit findings and corrective actions as needed.

Skills

Aircraft Repair

Technical Knowledge

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Computer Literacy

Education

Recognised Apprenticeship

Trainee Program

Tools

Maintenance Manuals

Engineering Drawings

Task Cards

Job description

Reporting to the Check/Zonal Leaders, he/she must ensure that the required quality, safety and technical standards of work are maintained and carried out in accordance with the relevant aircraft and company manuals and the regulatory requirements.

All work done must be inspected, repaired, tested and in compliance with the standards specified.

The Aircraft Technician is also responsible for training, assisting and imparting knowledge to other staff and any person involved in Training within the Business Unit.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Ensure that all work and duties assigned are completed in a timely and professional manner to ensure that the out date of the aircraft is maintained and also to maximise output.
2. Ensure that all work done is signed for as required on an ongoing basis using the approved Data.
3. Ensure that Documents being used are correct and up to date.
4. Ensure that any printed documentation, other than tasks cards, is disposed of once the task is completed.
5. Maintain an excellent timekeeping and attendance record in line with company procedures.
6. Ensure that Break times are adhered to at all times.
7. Ensure handovers are up to date and accurate.
8. Ensure all materials used in the carrying out of a task are recorded both for Commercial and Recording purposes.
9. Account for all material ordered out from stores by returning on an ongoing basis unused material or recording used material against the relevant task card.
10. Assist with Audit finding corrective actions when required.
11. Ensure proper use of all personal protective clothing and equipment as required and provided.
12. Verify that test equipment used is within calibration date.
13. Maintain work area in a clean and tidy condition at all times.
14. Assist with development of new processes and or component capability.
15. Report any technical or airworthiness or Safety issues to the Zonal or Check Leader.
16. Be prepared to undertake other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the Company from time to time.

Core Competencies:

1. Have served a recognised apprenticeship or Trainee program.
2. Competence in the working on and repairing of Aircraft and its systems.
3. Display a good working knowledge of technical matters relevant to the activities of the Business Unit.
4. Ability to interpret and apply requirements of maintenance manuals, engineering drawings, instructions, service bulletins and task-cards.
5. A good standard of communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Willingness to adapt to change and work as part of a team.
7. Basic computer literacy and willingness to learn and implement new systems and procedures in line with Company objectives.
8. Possess a common sense and flexible approach to changing priorities and customer demands at short notice.
9. A full understanding of the Company MOE and Procedures Manual.
10. Willingness to attend Courses as provided by the Company.
11. Where applicable, the person must satisfactorily complete an Exeter Aerospace competency assessment procedure based on GM2 145.A.30(e) prior to working unsupervised. Ref. MOE 3.14.