Aircraft Technician (Mechanical) – RAF, UK-wide

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

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.