Aircraft Metalwork & Repair Technician

Outsource UK; Attleborough; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Outsource UK is seeking Associate Mechanical Operators for RAF Marham to perform metalworking and corrosion remediation on aircraft, contributing to readiness and safety.

You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, following approved procedures and technical documentation, using manual and pneumatic tools, and applying bonding and fastener techniques in a safety-critical environment.

Qualifications

• Experience using manual and pneumatic tools.
• Experience preparing metal and/or composite surfaces for repair.
• Knowledge of drilling, honing, and reaming techniques.
• Experience installing and removing aircraft fasteners.
• Familiarity with adhesive bonding processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance activities in line with Approved Technical Information and risk assessments.
• Ensure all airworthiness records are accurately maintained.
• Document all work and report/escalate issues as required.
• Comply with MOE and associated standards and procedures.
• Apply Safety Management System principles, including human factors.
• Support Continuing Airworthiness Assurance requirements.
• Undertake hands-on aircraft work: prepare metal/composite structures, drill/ream panels, apply bonding, remove/install fasteners.

Skills

Manual tools

Surface prep

Drilling & reaming

Fastener handling

Adhesive bonding

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship / Aeronautical

NVQ Level 2

Certifications (City & Guilds, IMI, Edexcel, EAL, SEMTA, ATA)

Equivalent experience

Tools

Airframe maintenance tools

Job description

Outsource UK is seeking Associate Mechanical Operators for RAF Marham to perform metalworking and corrosion remediation on aircraft, contributing to readiness and safety.

You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, following approved procedures and technical documentation, using manual and pneumatic tools, and applying bonding and fastener techniques in a safety-critical environment.