Aircraft Mechanical Technician – Maintenance & Diagnostics

BAE Systems; Leeming; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Basic Salary

25 Days Annual Leave

Annual Bonus

On site Parking

Pension Scheme

Shift Allowance

Job summary

BAE Systems in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mechanical Technician to perform detailed maintenance on aircraft systems in a base maintenance environment. The role requires working unaided to approved data and MOE, with the ability to diagnose faults and guide less experienced team members.

You will follow diagnostic procedures, comply with Part 145 and company standards, and contribute to continuous improvement while ensuring airworthiness and timely delivery of maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• Academic qualification City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance (or equivalent).
• Typically 2+ years' experience in aircraft maintenance.
• General product knowledge within own technical area; basic knowledge of others.
• Awareness of team integration and continuous improvement.
• ITAR Awareness (Desirable).
• Hawk Composite Flight Servicing - Pass (Desirable).
• Hawk Trade 'Q' Course - Pass (Desirable).
• Leadership - Foundation (Desirable).
• Human Factors - Standard Course Specification.
• IT Literate.

Responsibilities

• Meet Part 145 maintenance targets and ensure airworthiness records are maintained.
• Document activities and compile required reporting; identify issues and elevate as appropriate.
• Comply with Part 145 Exposition and company procedures and standards; propose changes.
• Apply Human Factors and Error Management philosophies to all Part 145 activities.
• Support audit findings and implement improvements to overcome non-compliance.
• Support contract reviews by incorporating changes into Part 145 processes.

Skills

Diagnostic reasoning

Teamwork

Flexible attitude

Education

City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance

Job description

BAE Systems in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mechanical Technician to perform detailed maintenance on aircraft systems in a base maintenance environment. The role requires working unaided to approved data and MOE, with the ability to diagnose faults and guide less experienced team members.

You will follow diagnostic procedures, comply with Part 145 and company standards, and contribute to continuous improvement while ensuring airworthiness and timely delivery of maintenance tasks.