Airframe / Engines Fitter

Marshall of Cambridge; Fen Ditton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An aviation company located in Fen Ditton is seeking an experienced professional for aircraft maintenance, repairs, and modifications. This role requires compliance with stringent technical and regulatory standards and emphasizes a strong attention to detail. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary with generous holiday entitlements that increase with service, along with additional perks such as pension contributions and healthcare plans. Candidate must be comfortable interpreting technical manuals and possess solid engineering hand skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

27 days holiday increasing with service

Pension contributions up to 9%

Healthcare cash plan

Qualifications

• Comfortable working with aircraft technical data and maintenance manuals.
• Able to understand and interpret manufacturer instructions for repairs.
• Computer literate with engineering hand skills suitable for competency assessment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance tasks on aircraft in accordance with approved documentation.
• Ensure compliance with HSE and airworthiness regulations.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship in all tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Integrity

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Accredited A&P mechanic training course or military equivalent

Experience with large transport aircraft

Job description

To conduct maintenance, modifications, and repairs to aircraft structure & mechanical systems in accordance with work card instructions and relevant controlled technical documentation. Actively support, promote, and contribute to continuous improvement ideas and activity to ensure that progressive gains in efficiency are maintained. Accountability: Accountable for the safe and compliant completion of maintenance and modifications on aircraft under the supervision of a Technician or Team Leader.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance tasks on aircraft/components in accordance with approved documentation.
• Comply with HSE and airworthiness regulations and requirements.
• Work in accordance with company procedures to ensure compliance with requirements associated with the role, e.g., tool control, document control, system updates and certification.
• Booking and accounting for time.
• Working to and maintaining a high standard of workmanship.
• Removal and instillation of components, parts and panels from the aircraft including in fuel tanks and other confined spaces.
• Assist in moving, jacking and trestling aircraft as part of the Maintenance Team.
• Clean aircraft, aircraft equipment, components, parts, or tools to enable inspection, repair or maintain them in good working order.
• Conduct repairs to aircraft structure, parts and components as required.
• Apply protective coverings to objects or surfaces near work areas.
• Refit or replace defective parts, using hand tools or power tools.
• Assist in the test of aircraft parts with gauges and other instruments.
• Read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed.
• Read and interpret manufacturers' instructions to identify repair specifications.
• Ensure proper completion of aircraft records (e.g. work cards, non-routines, and other related documents) at the end of every shift.
• Interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform installation, development, or operation activities.
• Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
• Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
• Communicate with co-workers to coordinate installations or repairs.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisors or Line Managers.
• Detail orientated.
• Able to work well in a team.
• High levels of integrity.
• Good problem‑solving skills.
• Must have an eye for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Comfortable working with aircraft technical data, maintenance manuals and drawings.
• Able to understand and interpret manufacturer instructions to repair, replace, and assemble aircraft components.
• Computer literate.
• Engineering hand skills suitable for competency assessment.
• Completion of accredited A&P mechanic training course or military equivalent.
• Experience performing maintenance on large transport aircraft (C‑130 specific experience is advantageous): maintenance checks, engine.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, 27 days holiday increasing with service up to 30 days (option to buy/sell).
• Pension contributions up to 9%.
• Healthcare cash plan for you and your children.
• Extensive flexible benefit program.

Marshall Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse and inclusive workplace.