Aircraft Structures Technician

MPI Limited; Carterton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

8 bank holidays

Job summary

MPI Limited is expanding its team to support RAF Brize Norton C-17 aircraft maintenance. You will perform metal rectification, damage assessment, frame skin replacements, and related structural tasks in hangar and on the line, including work at height and in confined spaces.

The role requires experience in sheet metal rectification and a recognised engineering qualification. On-site work at RAF Brize Norton with a permanent position and salary depending on responsibilities and experience.

Qualifications

• Experience with sheet metal rectification for aircraft structures.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and manuals.
• Ability to document work and maintain maintenance records.

Responsibilities

• Operate workshop machines and hand tools for airframe structural work and metal repair.
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings, technical manuals and work instructions.
• Use IT software to access technical information and maintenance records.
• Document all work performed and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality output.
• Ensure repairs and rectification tasks are correctly certified and records are complete.

Skills

Sheet metal rectification

Reading engineering drawings

Quality record keeping

Working at height

Education

Engineering/BTEC/ONC/NVQ in Aircraft Engineering

Tools

IT maintenance software

Job description

Due to an upgrade of our contract, we are expanding our team.

The Bay is responsible for RAF Brize Norton C-17 aircraft airframe structural and composite repairs, metal fabrication, and damage assessments. Work is carried out within the structures Bay and on the aircraft, both in the hangar and on the line. Within this role the team are required to work at height and in confined spaces on the C17 aircraft.

At RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, our client has been providing multi-activity and engineering support since 1997. Our client proudly supports the RAF and MoD, supplying around 20 different services onsite, from engine and aircraft maintenance, to fuelling and ground control services. RAF Brize Norton is the largest operating base within the Royal Air Force, providing air transport and air-to-air refuelling to the RAF fleet, and as an Aircraft Structures Technician, you will contribute enormously to the vital work carried out here. You ll also be part of the wider team, with 5,800 service personnel, 1,200 contractors and 300 civil servants on site., Within this role you will be working to deliver metal rectification, including damage assessment, frame skin replacements, damage repairs, structural component changes, corrosion removal, manufacture of repair parts, drilling, countersinking, riveting, close tolerance work and bolting of replacement parts.

• Operating workshop machines and hand tools used in airframe structural work and metal repair.
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings, technical manuals and work instructions.
• Using IT software to access technical information and maintenance records.
• Documenting all work performed and maintaining accurate records.
• Collaborating effectively with other team members and departments to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality output.
• Ensure that all repairs and rectification tasks are correctly certified and that records of maintenance carried out are correct and complete.

Requirements

• Have working knowledge and experience of sheet metal rectification, previous aircraft experience desirable but not essential.
• Have successfully completed a recognised Engineering or Aviation Engineering BTEC/ONC/NVQ, or equivalent, or military course in Aircraft Engineering.

MPI have a requirement for an Aircraft Structures Technician to work on site at RAF Brize Norton. This is a permanent role and salary is dependent on responsibilities, skills & experience.

However it may be deemed, if applicant has got the experience, the role of Senior may be considered by the client.

Working Hours

• Mon-Fri Working Regime 40 hours per week
• Typically:
• x 2 weeks of Day Shifts- Monday Friday, (08:.00)
• x 1 week of x 4 Evening shifts Mon-Thu ( 16 00 )
• 25 days leave plus 8 bank holidays.