Aircraft Mechanical Technician

MPI Limited; Bristol, Helston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking Aircraft Technicians with Merlin Helicopter experience to join their team at RNAS Culdrose. This full-time, permanent role involves supporting aircraft engineering services, ensuring compliance, and completing maintenance tasks. The position offers competitive salary, extensive training, and various wellbeing benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Contributory pension scheme

29 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Extensive training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare plans

Retail discounts

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Approximately 3 years of experience in an airworthiness environment.
• Experience with Merlin aircraft engineering and support equipment.

Responsibilities

• Complete contracted tasks as an aircraft engineering fitter.
• Ensure operational deliverables and compliance in a highly regulated environment.

Skills

Lean Operating Procedures

Health and Safety Regulations

Job description

Aircraft Technician - Merlin Helicopter Experience

MPI has a requirement for Aircraft Technicians, ideally with Merlin Helicopter experience, but will consider other rotary aircraft experience.

This role is based at RNAS Culdrose, Helston TR12 7RH.

The rate of pay is available upon request.

Full-time, Permanent position with a 38-hour workweek, working a day routine.

About the Role

Our client has exciting opportunities for Aircraft Technicians (Merlin) to join the Royal Navy Air Station (RNAS) Culdrose. They support the IMOS (Integrated Merlin Operational Support) and AESES (Air Engineering and Aviation Support) contracts, providing maintenance and support services for military aircraft. Culdrose is one of the Navy's principal air bases and a busy military airfield in the UK.

You will support aircraft engineering services across both contracts, ensuring operational deliverables and compliance in a highly regulated environment. Your responsibilities include completing contracted tasks as an aircraft engineering fitter, adhering to customer policies and regulations, and raising any customer complaints, quality issues, or business risks with team leads. You will also handle administrative duties and participate in training to develop your skills and knowledge.

Requirements

• Approximately 3 years of experience in an airworthiness environment, with relevant experience on Merlin aircraft or other rotary aircraft.
• Experience with Merlin aircraft engineering, systems, servicing, and support equipment. Other rotary experience will be considered.
• Understanding of Lean Operating Procedures.
• Knowledge of Naval Air Publications and CIETP.
• Commitment to health and safety regulations, including HASAW and COSHH.
• Familiarity with engineering and asset management systems.
• Completion of a Maintenance Human Factors course.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with annual reviews.
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• 29 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Extensive training and development opportunities, including internal courses, qualifications funding, and internal progression.
• Wellbeing benefits such as Employee Assistance Programme, health lines, wellbeing app, healthcare plans, and leisure discounts.
• Retail discounts at around 1,000 outlets.
• ShareSave scheme for savings and share purchases at a discount.
• Employee networks and support communities.
• Paid volunteering days and charitable donation options.