Aircraft Mechanical Technician

MPI Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in military aircraft support is seeking Aircraft Technicians with skills in rotary aircraft maintenance at RNAS Culdrose. This full-time position involves ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and offers competitive benefits, including annual leave, pension contributions, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

29 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Training and development opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Discounts at retailers, leisure centers, and more

ShareSave scheme for discounts

Employee support networks and charitable options

Qualifications

• Minimum of approximately 3 years experience in an airworthiness environment.
• Experience with Merlin aircraft engineering, systems, and support equipment.
• Commitment to health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft maintenance and support tasks on Merlin or other rotary aircraft.
• Ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Participating in training and development activities.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Compliance with safety standards

Lean Operating Procedures

Naval Air Publications

Engineering and asset management systems

Education

Maintenance Human Factors course

Job description

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

These roles are based at RNAS Culdrose, Helston TR12 7RH.

The rate of pay is available upon request.

Full-time, Permanent positions with 38 hours per week, working a day routine.

Our client offers exciting opportunities for Aircraft Technicians (Merlin) at the Royal Navy Air Station (RNAS) Culdrose, Helston. They support the IMOS (Integrated Merlin Operational Support) and AESES (Air Engineering and Aviation Support) contracts, involving repair and maintenance of military aircraft and off-aircraft support services. Culdrose is one of the Navy's two principal air bases and a busy UK military airfield.

You will support aircraft engineering services across both the IMOS and AESES contracts, ensuring operational deliverables and interfaces are met in a highly regulated environment. As an aircraft engineering fitter, you'll complete contracted tasks, adhere to customer policies and regulations (including HASAW Act 1974), and address customer complaints, quality issues, and business risks with team leads. You will also handle administrative duties and participate in further training to develop your skills and knowledge.

Responsibilities include:

1. Performing aircraft maintenance and support tasks on Merlin or other rotary aircraft.
2. Ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
3. Participating in training and development activities.

Requirements:

• Minimum of approximately 3 years experience in an airworthiness environment, with relevant experience on Merlin or other rotary aircraft.
• Experience with Merlin aircraft engineering, systems, and support equipment; other rotary experience considered.
• Understanding of Lean Operating Procedures.
• Knowledge of Naval Air Publications and CIETP.
• Commitment to health and safety regulations, COSHH, tool control, and quality practices.
• Understanding of engineering and asset management systems.
• Completed a Maintenance Human Factors course.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary with annual reviews.
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• 29 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Training and development opportunities, including internal courses, qualifications, and apprenticeships.
• Wellbeing programs, including Employee Assistance, BUPA HealthLine, wellbeing app, and healthcare cash plans.
• Discounts at retailers, leisure centers, and more.
• ShareSave scheme for savings and share purchases at a discount.
• Employee support networks and charitable giving options.