AOG Sheet Metal Worker

Trades Workforce Solutions; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation maintenance provider is seeking a Sheet Metal Worker to support aircraft maintenance operations. The ideal candidate will have a recognised apprenticeship in the aircraft industry and proven experience in aviation maintenance. Key responsibilities include performing complex repairs, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety. Competitive salary between £35,125 - £40,394, plus additional shift pay.

Qualifications

• Proven work history in an aviation maintenance environment.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements in relation to Part 145.
• Demonstrate technical experience and leadership behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Perform sheet metal work activities on fabricated parts.
• Manufacture and fabricate aircraft SMW parts from various service aircraft.
• Ensure paperwork is completed to the required standards.

Skills

Excellent SMW hand skills

Understanding of Health & Safety

Ability to interpret technical publications

Education

Recognised apprenticeship within the aircraft industry or similar

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Forklift licence

Job description

Role: Sheet Metal Worker

Location: Can be based anywhere in the UK

Hours: 7on 7off Shift Pattern

Salary: £35,125 - £40,394 SALARY (DOE) + £2,250 SHIFT PAY + £5,000 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 service 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