Aircraft Structural Mechanic

Matchtech; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Aircraft Structures Technician / Sheet Metal Worker to join their engineering team in Birmingham. This pivotal role involves the structural maintenance and modification of aircraft. Candidates should have an engineering apprenticeship, relevant hands-on experience, and a keen eye for detail. The position requires a commitment to safety and quality, along with excellent technical skills.

Qualifications

• Completed an engineering apprenticeship, ideally in Aeronautical engineering or military equivalent.
• 2 years live aircraft sheet metal/structural experience preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of airframes.

Responsibilities

• Carry out modifications and maintenance in accordance with approved drawings.
• Interpret technical manuals, drawings, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain the highest standards of tool control within the work area.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good interpersonal skills

Reliability

Adaptability

Excellent hand skills

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Job description

Job Opportunity: Aircraft Structures Technician / Sheet Metal Worker

This role is crucial within the engineering team, focusing on the structural maintenance and modification of aircrafts.

Location: Birmingham
Shift pattern: Monday - Thursday (days), 10 hour shifts

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Carry out modifications and maintenance in accordance with approved drawings and maintenance data, taking full accountability for the technical integrity of all work performed. All tasks will be assigned by the Lead Technician or B1 Engineer. You will be expected to provide regular updates on any issues affecting the work plan, including proposed solutions or recommendations where applicable. Any unsafe conditions must be promptly reported to the Lead Technician or B1 Engineer, as well as through the appropriate internal reporting channels.

• Complete strip/removal of major structural aircraft equipment.
• Interpret technical manuals, technical drawings, and regulatory requirements.
• Installation of complex structural assemblies
• Working to fine tolerances and high standards
• Use sealants, various fasteners, bonding techniques as per technical standards
• Maintain the highest standards of tool control within the work area.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.

Skills and Abilities

• Completed an engineering apprenticeship - ideally in Aeronautical engineering or military equivalent
• Ideally 2 years live aircraft sheet metal/structural experience
• Previous aircraft production experience
• Previous aircraft modification experience is advantageous
• Excellent hand skills
• Attention to detail
• Eligible to work and live in the UK
• Subject to UK security Vetting
• Excellent knowledge of airframes
• Reliability
• Adaptability
• Good interpersonal skills

Part-145 Training Requirements

• Initial Human Factors; Continuation Training Human Factors
• Initial SFAR phase 1&2; Continuation Training SFAR phase 1&2
• Initial EWIS group 1&2; Continuation Training EWIS group 1&2
• ETOPS
• RVSM

If you are an experienced Aircraft Structural Mechanic with significant skills in sheetmetal work, we encourage you to apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Birmingham.