B1 Mechanic

Vibe Recruit; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation recruitment agency is seeking a B1 Mechanic for contracted positions in Cardiff. The role requires a minimum of 3 years' experience in aviation maintenance within a Part 145 organization. Responsibilities include carrying out maintenance tasks, ensuring documentation accuracy, and assisting with hangar maintenance. Competitive pay rates are offered for both day and night shifts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in aviation maintenance within a Part 145 organisation.
• Basic knowledge of aircraft systems and documentation.
• Initial Human Factors and EWIS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance of aircraft using correct tooling and equipment.
• Provide support of aircraft maintenance under direction.
• Complete all maintenance paperwork accurately and on time.
• Process and return unused materials to Stores when practical.
• Assist with maintenance and general tasks in the hangar.

Skills

Aeronautical training

Basic structural knowledge

Ability to use aircraft documentation

Education

City & Guilds Level 3

BTEC Level 3

Aeronautical Degree

Aeronautical Apprenticeship

Job description

B1 Mechanic - Contractor

Days - PAYE £26 or Ltd / Umbrella £34 per hour

Nights - PAYE £28 or Ltd / Umbrella £37 per hour

The Role

Contract positions for B1 Mechanics are now available at an independent UK MRO.

Using your experience within the aircraft engineering environment you will be involved in all maintenance activities, including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in response to customer requirements.

Under the direction of your supervisor, you will be responsible for completing tasks in accordance with Part 145 maintenance requirements, internal processes and procedures.

Main Responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out maintenance of aircraft as defined, using only correctly maintained and uniquely identified personal tooling and correct company tooling and calibrated test equipment
• Under the direction, provide effective support of the aircraft maintenance
• Ensuring correct completion of all maintenance paperwork and forms in a timely manner before the end of the shift and in accordance with all aspects of the MOE Part 2 and procedures
• Ensuring any unused material is correctly processed and returned to Stores when practical, following correct disposal instructions at all times.
• Ensuring correct storage of aircraft components and tooling including blanking, labelling and protection in accordance with company procedures.
• Assisting with hangar facility maintenance and general tasks

Key requirements include:

• Recognised aeronautical training e.g. City & Guilds Level 3, BTEC Level 3, University Degree or Aeronautical Apprenticeship programme.
• Proven track record, typically achieved with 3 years' minimum experience in aviation maintenance (including time served during an apprenticeship) within a Part 145 (or equivalent) organisation.
• Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of aircraft system(s) and use recognised aircraft documentation.
• Basic structural knowledge including repairs.
• Initial Human Factors, EWIS & Fuel Tank Safety.
• Interested, please contact Graeme at Vibe Recruit on (phone number removed) or apply immediately!

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