Aircraft Technician/Aircraft Engineer (Mod, Vintage Aircraft)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious aviation restoration company in Cambridge is seeking an Aircraft Technician/Aircraft Engineer to restore vintage aircraft. Candidates should have experience with piston propeller engines and a background in aviation or military service. This role offers opportunities for professional development and involvement in restoring significant historical aircraft. The salary range is £40,000 to £50,000, with additional benefits.

Benefits

Technical progression

Renowned aircraft restoration

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of aircraft maintenance and restoration processes.
• Previous experience with historical aircraft is preferred.
• Military background in aviation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Restore and maintain vintage aircraft.
• Work on piston propeller engines.
• Occasional travel to customer sites.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Piston propeller engines

Understanding of MAA/CAA legislation

Job description

Aircraft Technician/Aircraft Engineer (MoD, Vintage Aircraft)

Cambridge

£40,000 to £50,000 + Technical Progression + Renowned Aircraft Restoration

Are you an Aircraft Technician/Engineer from an aviation or military background looking to join a prestigious aviation restoration company in Cambridgeshire, currently growing and seeking to expand their team?

Do you want to play a crucial role in restoring some of the country's and the world's most significant historical aircraft, including multiple Spitfire models, the Hawker Hurricane, and the North American Mustang? You will receive on-the-job training and professional development into an Aircraft Estimation role.

This is an exciting opportunity for an Aircraft Technician/Engineer to combine passion and enthusiasm for restoring Britain's and the world's most loved vintage piston propeller aircraft. The company has a rich history working with the Ministry of Defense and private clients, renowned worldwide for its impeccable service.

In this role, you should have a strong understanding of MAA/CAA legislation and requirements. You will work on specific projects analyzing procurement parts, tools, costing, and labor, reviewing scopes of work to produce accurate quotes for various contracts and clients.

The ideal candidate will be an Aircraft Technician/Engineer/Estimator or similar with a military or aircraft engineering background, or experience working on historical aircraft, seeking an exciting role with exposure to a variety of historic aircraft and opportunities for technical progression in aircraft engineering and estimation.

The Role

• Aircraft restoration and maintenance on vintage aircraft.
• Piston propeller engines.
• Occasional travel to customer sites.

The Person

• Aircraft technician or engineer with piston propeller engine experience.
• Able to commute to the Cambridge site.

Ref: 17753

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