Aircraft Structural Mechanic

ZipRecruiter; Uttlesford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering team is seeking an Aircraft Structures Technician in Birmingham, responsible for structural maintenance and modification of aircraft. The role involves detailed technical work, requiring strong skills in aircraft sheet metal and adherence to high safety standards. Candidates should have substantial experience and be eligible for UK security vetting.

Qualifications

• 2 years live aircraft sheet metal/structural experience preferred.
• Previous aircraft production and modification experience advantageous.
• Eligible to work and live in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Carry out modifications and maintenance per approved drawings.
• Report unsafe conditions promptly.
• Interpret technical manuals and install complex structural assemblies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent hand skills

Reliability

Adaptability

Good interpersonal skills

Education

Completed an engineering apprenticeship in Aeronautical engineering or military equivalent

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

1. 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.
2. Any unsafe conditions must be promptly reported to the Lead Technician or B1 Engineer, as well as through the appropriate internal reporting channels.
3. Complete strip/removal of major structural aircraft equipment.
4. Interpret technical manuals, technical drawings, and regulatory requirements.
5. Installation of complex structural assemblies.
6. Work to fine tolerances and high standards.
7. Use sealants, various fasteners, bonding techniques as per technical standards.
8. Maintain the highest standards of tool control within the work area.
9. 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.

Training Requirements

• Part-145 Training: Initial Human Factors; Continuation Training Human Factors; Initial SFAR phase 1; Continuation Training SFAR phase 1 & 2; Initial EWIS group 1; Continuation Training EWIS group 1 & 2; ETOPS; RVS.

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