Aircraft Structures Technician

MPI Limited; Carterton; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MPI Limited is seeking an Aircraft Structures Technician for on-site work at RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire. The role covers airframe structural repairs, sheet metal rectification, and assembly of repair parts.

You'll work in the structures bay and on aircraft, sometimes at height or in confined spaces, with 40-hour weeks, day and evening shifts, and 25 days leave plus bank holidays. Applicants should have an engineering or aviation engineering qualification and legal right to work in the UK;

Formación

• Completion of a recognised Engineering or Aviation Engineering qualification (BTEC/ONC/NVQ or equivalent).
• Experience with sheet metal rectification and aircraft maintenance desirable.
• Legal right to work in the UK; we cannot offer sponsorship.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver metal rectification with damage assessment and frame skin replacements.
• Operate workshop machines and hand tools for airframe structural work.
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical manuals.
• Access technical information via IT systems and maintain records.
• Document all work and ensure accurate maintenance records.
• Collaborate with team and ensure all repairs are certified.

Conocimientos

Sheet metal rectification

Aircraft experience

Engineering drawings interpretation

Educación

Engineering qualification

Descripción del empleo

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.

Main Accountabilities

• 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.

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.

To be considered for this role, you must have the legal right to work in the UK. Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment vias.

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.

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.