Aviation Technician – Aftermarket MRO (36h Week, Growth)

Spirit AeroSystems; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36-hour working week (half-day Friday)

Generous holidays

Defined Contribution pension scheme

Life cover

Enhanced maternity-leave pay

On-site GP services

Sick pay scheme

On-site Occupational Health department

Employee Assistance programme

Professional development and mentoring

Career advancement opportunities

Free car parking

Job summary

Short Brothers, a Boeing Company, based in Belfast, is expanding its Aftermarket Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul team and seeking skilled Aircraft Technicians to join a fast-paced environment supporting global fleets.

The role requires an apprenticeship in a mechanical discipline with at least two years’ post-apprenticeship aerospace experience, strong communication and planning skills, and a willingness to travel, work shifts and overtime.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in a relevant Mechanical discipline.
• Minimum of two years post-apprenticeship experience within an Aerospace environment.
• Willingness to travel at short notice, work shifts and overtime.
• Excellent communication and planning skills.
• Must complete a 12-week development programme on cost, quality and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Work to operational logs, component maintenance manuals, component repair schemes and process specifications, and carry out maintenance and repairs.
• Liaise with Lead Technicians and Engineering to ensure efficient repair solutions.
• Support schedule of assigned work to ensure turn-around-time is achieved.
• Be accountable for completion of assigned work within the targeted time allocation on Final-Assembly Tracking System.
• Be responsible for safety, housekeeping and quality.
• Travel as required and perform overtime.

Skills

Communication skills

Planning skills

Continuous improvement

Team environment

Problem solving

Education

Apprenticeship in Mechanical discipline

Job description

Short Brothers, a Boeing Company, based in Belfast, is expanding its Aftermarket Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul team and seeking skilled Aircraft Technicians to join a fast-paced environment supporting global fleets.

The role requires an apprenticeship in a mechanical discipline with at least two years’ post-apprenticeship aerospace experience, strong communication and planning skills, and a willingness to travel, work shifts and overtime.