Aircraft Technician (Mechanical) in the Royal Air Force (RAF)

Royal Air Force (RAF); Cranwell; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Air Force (RAF) seeks an Aircraft Technician (Mechanical) to inspect and maintain all mechanical, structural, and electrical components of RAF aircraft.

You will ensure high performance of engines, flight controls, hydraulics and pneumatics, test and repair equipment on fast jets, transport aircraft, helicopters and ISTAR platforms, and undertake training to prepare aircraft for flight.

Qualifications

• Examine and maintain all mechanical, structural, and electrical components.
• Test and repair equipment on fast jets, transport aircraft, helicopters, ISTAR platforms and air-to-air refuelling aircraft.
• Undertake training for aircraft servicing work, preparing aircraft for flight and ensuring they’re flying fit.

Responsibilities

• Examine and maintain all mechanical, structural, and electrical components.
• Test and repair equipment on fast jets, transport aircraft, helicopters, ISTAR platforms and air-to-air refuelling aircraft.
• Undertake training for aircraft servicing work, preparing aircraft for flight and ensuring they’re flying fit.

Job description

Aircraft Technician (Mechanical) in the Royal Air Force (RAF)

Examine and maintain all mechanical, structural, and electrical components

Ensure the high performance of engines, flying controls, pneumatics and hydraulic systems

Test and repair equipment on fast jets, transport aircraft, helicopters, ISTAR platforms and air-to-air refuelling aircraft

Undertake training for aircraft servicing work, preparing aircraft for flight and ensuring they’re flying fit

This role will be located anywhere in the UK on an RAF Station and includes the potential of overseas service during exercises/operations.