Aircraft Structures Mechanic

Bombardier; Westerham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bombardier’s London Service Centre at Biggin Hill performs base and line maintenance, modifications and upgrades for business aircraft. The Aircraft Structures Mechanic role involves fabricating and repairing sheet metal structures, documenting activities, and coordinating with teams to ensure airworthiness and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has recognised aeronautical training and at least 3 years in aircraft structures, with EWIS/FTS/HF training and strong IT/system literacy.

Qualifications

• Recognised aeronautical training for aircraft mechanics or workshop tradesmen.
• Trade School certification in Aircraft Structures.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Aircraft Structures.
• Up-to-date EWIS, FTS and HF training.
• Working knowledge of Environmental, Health & Safety rules and regulations as they apply to safety and aircraft maintenance operations.
• Strong understanding of Part M/CAMO roles and responsibilities, including interaction with 145 MRO.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal structures and components.
• Record inconsistencies and document remedial measures per company guidelines and customer manuals.
• Coordinate and oversee workmanship standards and ensure airworthiness and compliance.
• Provide input on Ground Support Equipment, tooling and consumables to operations management.
• Uphold compliance with regulations (CAA, FAA, EASA) and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Aeronautical training

Trade School certification

Aircraft Structures experience

EWIS training

FTS training

HF training

Safety regulations

Engineering IT systems

Communication skills

Education

Aircraft Structures apprenticeship/qualification

Job description

Bombardier’s Business Aircraft London Service Centre in Biggin Hill is part of an award-winning network and is the flagship of Bombardier’s European operation. This Base and Line Maintenance Centre is the fastest-growing Service Centre in Europe and the largest Business Aircraft OEM in the UK. The facility has the capabilities to perform an array of maintenance checks, modifications and upgrades all from this site. Only 14 miles from London, Bombardier’s Biggin Hill Service Centre is ideally located to support operators in the UK region and beyond.

What are your contributions to the team?

Aircraft Structure Fabrication and Repair:

• Conduct examinations, create, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal structures and components for aircraft.
• Utilise ferrous and non-ferrous materials, as well as specialised aircraft fastening hardware to restore or repair defects and make structural adjustments.
• Produce and install structural parts for aircraft, perform corrosion control inspections, and treat materials as required.

Documentation and Compliance:

• Record inconsistencies and create task cards in compliance with company guidelines and procedures, as well as customer manuals.
• Ascertain and document the appropriate remedial measures for inconsistencies.
• Record maintenance activities in compliance with client manuals and business policies and procedures.
• Complete a range of forms, tags, and documents as needed, following customer manuals and business policies and procedures.
• Determine necessary parts and submit purchase requests.

Team Coordination and Oversight:

• Monitor workmanship standards and compliance with regulations and company procedures to ensure continued airworthiness of the aircraft.
• Ensure documentation is up to date and tasks are completed efficiently and to quality standards using applicable technical data.

Continuous Improvement and Compliance:

• Provide input on future Ground Support Equipment (GSE), tooling, and consumable requirements to the Manager Operations and Director of Operations.
• Support and implement business changes with a culture of continuous improvement.
• Recognise and uphold all tasks and responsibilities in compliance with relevant regulations, including but not limited to CAA, FAA, and EASA.

How to thrive in this role?

• Recognised aeronautical training for aircraft mechanics or workshop tradesmen.
• Trade School certification in Aircraft Structures.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Aircraft Structures.
• Up-to-date training in EWIS, FTS, and HF.
• Demonstrated experience managing sheet metal workers in A.O.G, line, and base maintenance environments, and supporting multiple projects simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of Environmental, Health & Safety rules, Human Factors, human performance/limitations, and regulations as they apply to safety and environmental aspects of aircraft maintenance operations.
• High level of understanding of Part M/CAMO roles and responsibilities, inclusive of interaction with 145 MRO.
• Excellent technical decision-making ability on structures tasks and the capability to make sound and logical decisions under pressure.
• Effective interpersonal interaction abilities with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively raise unresolved customer, technical, compliance, or personnel-related issues.
• Intermediate to advanced computer literacy and an excellent understanding of Engineering IT systems.

Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age immigration status, disability or other applicable legally protected Characteristics to apply.

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Job

Aircraft Structures Mechanic

Primary Location

Biggin Hill Service Center

Organization

Bombardier Services (UK)

Requisition

15951 Aircraft Structures Mechanic