AOG Sheet Metal Worker

Chevron; Essex; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An aviation maintenance company is seeking a Sheet Metal Worker to perform sheet metal activities on various aircraft components. The successful candidate will maintain high standards of quality and compliance with regulations. The role offers a competitive salary and requires a recognized apprenticeship within the aircraft industry. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in aviation maintenance and strong hand skills. Flexible working is available, and the location can be based anywhere in the UK.

Qualifications

• Understanding of regulatory requirements in relation to Part 145.
• Proven work history in an aviation maintenance environment.
• Excellent SMW hand skills.
• Understanding of Health & Safety, Human Factors, and Compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform sheet metal work activities on fabricated parts.
• Maintain work area and equipment to be audit ready.
• Manufacture and fabricate aircraft SMW parts.
• Understand customer specifications and technical drawings.
• Complete maintenance repairs and fabrication of parts.

Skills

Maths skills

Engineering Drawing

Tape measure

Aircraft Parts

Aluminium

HVAC

Stainless Steel

OSHA

Construction Documents

Hair Handlers

Metallurgy

Dexterity

Handtools

Drill Press

Layout

Education

Recognized apprenticeship in the aircraft industry

Job description

Job Description

Role: Sheet Metal Worker

Location: Can be based anywhere in the UK

Hours: 7on 7off Shift Pattern

Salary: 35125 - 40394 SALARY (DOE) 2250 SHIFT PAY 5000 AOG PAYMENT (DOE)

Job Purpose

Working with and under the guidance of the Certifying Engineer on the aircraft as allocated. Supporting them with all aspects of Aircraft Maintenance performed by the Company.

The role will involve having an in depth understanding of the structural repair manual along with the necessary hand skills to complete complex repairs on a variety of aircraft.

Job Accountabilities

• Perform sheet metal work activities on fabricated parts including assembly fixtures drilling deburring filling insets and general SMW activities
• Maintain work area equipment and records to be audit ready
• Manufacture and fabricate aircraft SMW parts panels doors etc from various services aircraft. Determine type and extent of repair or replacement required type of material and repair methods to use. Lay out cut from join assemble and install items
• Ability to understand and interpret customer specifications and technical drawings
• Be able to carry out maintenance repairs fabrication of parts and / or production tasks to the standard specified in the technical data and notify supervisors of defects or mistakes requiring rectification. This may include (but is not limited to): Cleaning re-protecting painting finishing cutting grinding blending forming (of metal) measuring removal / installation of fasteners sealing drilling.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed to the required standards and in line with the company MOE
• Ensure correct use and accuracy of the MRO system is maintained with regards to all maintenance activities
• Maintain awareness and knowledge of regulatory requirements and any associated changes in relation to EASA Part 145 Part M and Part 66
• Maintain awareness and knowledge of requirements and any associated changes in relation to company health and safety policies and procedures as they apply to aircraft maintenance operations with specific focus on working at height and the use of plant & machinery
• Ensure activities meet with and integrate with company requirements for quality management health and safety legal stipulations environmental policies and general duty of care
• Maintain the highest airworthiness quality safety and performance standards and ensure all company and legal requirements appertaining to aircraft maintenance and inspection are complied with
• Maintain an up-to-date aircraft maintenance logbook to demonstrate level of experience and competence gained through the completion of a variety of tasks
• Hold and maintain a valid Company Aircraft SMW authorisation
• Perform general husbandry / housekeeping ensuring work areas are kept clean and tidy as reasonably practicable
• Ad hoc project work as required within the scope of the role

Qualification & Education

• A recognised apprenticeship within the aircraft industry or similar

Experience

• Understanding of regulatory requirements in relation to Part 145
• Proven work history in an aviation maintenance environment
• Excellent SMW hand skills
• Understanding of Health & Safety Human Factors and Compliance requirements

Training & Knowledge

• Demonstrate technical experience as well as leadership behaviours be able to work on your own initiative and make timely decisions
• Have the ability to interpret technical publications and make fact-based decisions
• Flexible approach and deliver to tight deadlines
• Have a working knowledge of Aircraft Maintenance Production Planning
• High standard of English language (written and oral)
• High standard of computer literacy especially Microsoft Office Suite
• Forklift licence would be desirable

Key Skills

Maths skills,Engineering Drawing,Tape measure,Aircraft Parts,Aluminium,HVAC,Stainless Steel,OSHA,Construction Documents,Hair Handlers,Metallurgy,Dexterity,Handtools,Drill Press,Layout

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Yearly Salary: 42375 - 47644