Apache Mechanic

M&E Global Resources; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in defense contracting is seeking skilled Apache Mechanics and Avionic Technicians to join their dedicated team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on complex military aircraft in a dynamic environment. With a 12-month rolling contract, competitive pay, and additional benefits like a sign-on bonus and assistance with accommodation, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their careers overseas. Join a committed workforce and take your skills to the next level while enjoying the excitement of working on US Military bases.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Annual Completion Bonus

Assistance with Sourcing Accommodation

Holiday Entitlement

Tools Included

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience working on desired aircraft.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical troubleshooting and repair.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams through complex aircraft maintenance tasks.
• Participate in maintenance test flights and operation checks.

Skills

Aircraft Mechanical Component Troubleshooting

Repair Procedures

Aircraft Sheet Metal/Structural Modifications

Electrical Theory

Technical Publications Knowledge

Team Leadership

Tools

Torque Wrenches

Dial Indicators

Micrometres

Sheet Metal Brakes

Test Equipment

Job description

M&E Global is a defence contractor undertaking services on complex military equipment and aircraft for UK and US contractors. We are currently looking for Apache Mechanics and Avionic Technicians to join our team

The role

Based in Illesheim, Germany you ll get to work alongside our dedicated workforce on a US Military base.

This role is a fantastic chance for you to further develop your skills as an Apache Mechanic, working in an exciting environment.

Knowledge and Skills Required

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to fulfil each of the following essential duties:

• You must have minimum 3 years experience working on the desired aircraft.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts.
• Broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair.
• Basic knowledge of electrical theory and a thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometres, sheet metal brakes and sheers.
• Working knowledge of technical publications and logistics information systems.
• Able to prioritise workloads to maintain schedules on assigned projects and the ability to lead teams through complex aircraft relevant tasks.
• Participate in maintenance test flights and operation checks as required.
• Possess the level of experience to inspect all required aeronautical type maintenance performed by mechanics.
• The post holder will receive technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks, and may be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records.

Deployment package and additional benefits

We are more than happy to discuss the deployment package and additional benefits in more detail. Here is a general outline :

• 12 month rolling contract.
• 48-hour working week Monday-Friday.
• Weekly pay is extremely competitive.
• Sign-On Bonus.
• Potential to earn more with overtime and TDY
• Annual Completion Bonus.
• Assistance with sourcing accommodation.
• Holiday entitlement.
• All tools will be included on this contract.

This is a great opportunity to work overseas, continue a career in contracting or experience it for the first time.

Do you know someone who would be suitable for this role? We offer a referral fee of GBP250 for anyone you refer to this contract that we hire. They must be a new referral, previously unknown to us and complete 12 weeks work on contract.