B1 Aircraft Mechanic

Matchtech; Lee-on-the-Solent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company based in Lee-on-the-Solent is seeking skilled personnel to perform maintenance activities on light utility aircraft. Candidates must have an aircraft engineering apprenticeship and experience with unpressurized aircraft. Strong problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills are essential for success in this role. The work environment is collaborative, promoting teamwork and adherence to procedures.

Qualifications

• You must have an aircraft engineering apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Experience in a similar role is necessary.
• Ability to perform sheet metal work and airframe riveting.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance activities in accordance with regulations.
• Deliver requirements to standard within time and budget.
• Complete required documentation using M.R.O software systems.

Skills

Aircraft engineering apprenticeship

Experience with unpressurised aircraft

Sheet metal work

Fault identification

Mechanical modification

Job description

Responsibiltites:

You will perform maintenance activity in accordance with the regulation and our process and procedures.

• Planned work may cover scheduled maintenance, inspections, repairs, refurbishments, major and minor modifications, repainting, prebuy inspection etc, unplanned work may cover AOG response, customer support, defect rectification.
• Responsible for delivering the requirements to this standard in the required time and budget ensuring you complete the required documentation using our M.R.O software systems.
• Excellent written & verbal communications.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, fostering positive relationships and promoting open communication.
• Keen eye for detail and able to follow required processes.
• Able to work well under pressure and achieve collective goals and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• A positive attitude and enthusiasm to work in a growing company.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise:

• Aircraft engineering apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Working in a similar role on light utility, unpressurised aircraft.
• Sheet metal work and airframe riveting.
• Fault identification, isolation, and rectification.
• Mechanical airframe modification.