Aircraft Workshop Mechanic

Vista; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Vista is seeking an Aircraft Workshop Mechanic to join their maintenance team in Farnborough. The role involves repairing aircraft components, managing workshop inventory, and ensuring a high standard of safety and service. Ideal candidates will possess relevant aeronautical qualifications and be able to handle physical tasks, with a focus on teamwork and flexibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 21 years old required.
• Full UK Driving License is mandatory.
• Experience in a wheel or battery workshop is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain aircraft wheels and batteries.
• Manage workshop stock and maintain tools.
• Adhere to Health & Safety policies.

Skills

Ability to undertake physical elements of role

Good understanding of Human Factors

PC competence

Flexibility in managing varying demands

Education

Aeronautical school diploma/certificate or similar technical school diploma

Job description

Vista Farnborough, England, United Kingdom

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Job Profile

Vista Aircraft Maintenance is the in-house maintenance provider for the Vista Members’ fleet, which comprises an unrivalled fleet of light, super mid-size, long-range and ultra-long-range aircraft. Vista Aircraft Maintenance has multiple maintenance hubs strategically located across the U.S. and Europe. By investing in internal maintenance, Vista is able to prioritize the highest standards of service, safety, security, reliability, and value, demonstrating a continued commitment to providing a seamless service to clients globally. Vista Aircraft Maintenance offers a robust regional support network for Vista’s growing fleet, with one of the leading base maintenance facilities in the world.

Role Overview

We are seeking an Aircraft Workshop Mechanic to be based at Vista Aircraft Maintenance, Farnborough. This role is expected to be Monday-Friday from 7 AM to 3:30 PM.

Your Responsibilities

• Use approved maintenance data such as CMM, AMM, IPC, drawings, Job cards/work orders.
• Repair and maintain aircraft wheels and batteries.
• Manage workshop stock, checking and looking after inventory.
• Maintain tools, equipment and workplace in a serviceable condition according to company standards.
• Undertake basic maintenance tasks on aircraft when not at full capacity in the workshop.
• Promote a Just culture.
• Adhere to Health & Safety policies and report all incidents and occurrences through the Company Safety Management System.
• Perform other tasks as required to provide a full and efficient Aircraft Workshop Mechanic service.

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• Must have an aeronautical school diploma/certificate or a technical school diploma/certificate or an aeronautical military school diploma/certificate (as per MOE).
• Be fully competent in the use of a PC.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years old (as per MOE).
• Full UK Driving License.
• Ability to undertake physical elements of role such as working in small spaces, heavy lifting, and working at height.
• Willingness to undertake maintenance tasks on aircraft beyond workshop duties.
• Good understanding of Human Factors.
• Flexible and able to manage varying demands and workloads.
• Experience working in a wheel or battery workshop is advantageous but not essential.
• Workshop experience in a relevant industry is advantageous but not essential.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Industry

• Airlines and Aviation

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