Aircraft Support & Engine Storage Technician

JMC Aviation; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an Aircraft Support & Engine Storage Technician. This role involves administering engine wrapping and storage while ensuring compliance with operational standards. Responsibilities include performing humidity inspections, coordinating with customers, and maintaining operational tools and areas. Ideal candidates will have engine wrapping experience, proficiency in IT, and a valid UK/EU driving license. This position offers competitive benefits including a company annual bonus and private medical care.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays

Private Medical Care

Company Annual Bonus

Company Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in engine wrapping is advantageous.
• Background in aircraft maintenance is preferred.
• Strong IT skills required, specifically Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Administer all aspects of engine wrapping and storage.
• Carry out periodic humidity inspections of stored engines.
• Liaise with customer regarding high humidity events.

Skills

Engine wrapping experience

Aircraft Maintenance background

Proficiency in IT (Outlook and Excel)

Fluent in English

Valid UK/EU driving license

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Aircraft Support & Engine Storage Technician

Location: St Athan, Barry

Employment Type: Permanent

Start Date: Immediate

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays - plus on occasion, discretionary annual leave days given by executive team Alternating
• Private Medical Care
• Company Annual Bonus
• Company Pension Plan

About the Role

To administer all aspects of engine wrapping and storage

To support 145 as specified under main responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out all periodic humidity inspections all stored engines
• Maintain an accurate overview off all engine status and next due humidity checks
• Liaise with customer regarding high humidity events and rectification
• Ensure all engines are covered under a storage or 145 contract prior to engine bay input
• Maintain a register of engine ownership
• Coordinate with Sales to ensure all engines remain under storage or 145 contract as ownership transitions
• Wrap all engines as per OEM requirements and/or as per customer request or contractual requirement
• Ensure stock and serviceable tooling is maintained for all engine storage and wrapping tasks
• Ensuring good housekeeping standards are maintained in the engine bay
• Ensure all engine storage or wrapping events are clearly identified, in a timely manner, to Sales
• Manage a register for all engine cradles in 145 care
• Carry out loading and unloading of all engines and cradles incoming or exiting
• Inspect and document (including pictures) all incoming engine cradles and engines (input, pre-wrap, post-wrap and pre-transport)
• liaise with customer for all engine cradle inspection findings and carry out simple repairs (replace components only) as per customer request
• Maintain a forklift license (up to 15 ton) to support 145
• Gain and maintain crane driver authorisation to support 145
• Gain and maintain fuel bowser driver authorisation to support 145
• Support line maintenance GSE movements as required
• Gain and maintain Tug driver authorisation to support 145 and Disassembly movements as required
• Maintain hangar carpark and grassland to an acceptable standard
• Carry out waste collection from all 145 areas and dispose of to the Company delegate collection area.
• Ensure all used oil cans are crushed daily and disposed of in the company delegated collection area
• Carry out all local collections and drop offs as required
• Maintain the exterior 145 apron and working areas FOD free.
• Carry out facility and equipment maintenance and support activities for 145 as required

Candidate Requirements

• Engine wrapping experience advantageous
• Aircraft Maintenance background advantageous
• Proficiency in IT (Outlook and Excel)
• Fluent in English
• Valid UK/EU driving license

Why Work with JMC Aviation?

At JMC Aviation, we specialise in aviation recruitment across engineering services and training to airlines, MROs and OEMs, leasing and asset management companies, and component overhaul organisations. With deep industry knowledge and a global network, we match the right talent to the right roles — contract or permanent.

• Industry-leading compliance support
• Fast onboarding and documentation assistance
• Dedicated recruitment consultant
• Placements across the globe
• Extensive experience and knowledge of the aviation sector

How to Apply

Submit your up-to-date CV, along with copies of right to work documents

Compliance & Equal Opportunities

JMC Aviation is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace. All applicants will be considered based on merit, qualification, and business need, regardless of age, gender, nationality, or background. We operate in full compliance with global aviation recruitment regulations.

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