Base Aircraft Mechanic – Prestwick (Aviation Maintenance)

Chevron Technical Services; Prestwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7% employer pension contribution

Private healthcare and dental cover

Life assurance – 3× annual salary

Eye care and glasses vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Annual leave buy/sell option

Job summary

Storm Aviation is seeking an experienced Aircraft Mechanic to join their Prestwick Airport maintenance team for permanent employment. The role involves work in a busy hangar on commercial aircraft, carrying out scheduled maintenance, inspections, repairs and modifications.

The ideal candidate will have a recognised apprenticeship, base maintenance experience, and the ability to read maintenance manuals and follow safety standards. Excellent teamwork and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have an recognised aircraft maintenance apprenticeship or equivalent technical qualification.
• Experience in aircraft base maintenance and hands-on maintenance, inspections and repairs.
• Ability to read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and technical documentation.
• Good understanding of aviation safety standards and tooling requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance tasks per approved documentation.
• Perform inspections, repairs, modifications and component replacements.
• Support maintenance checks within a busy hangar environment.
• Read and interpret maintenance manuals and technical publications.
• Ensure maintenance documents and task cards are completed accurately.
• Follow tooling procedures, safety rules and maintenance organisation procedures.
• Identify and report defects, discrepancies and safety concerns.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading manuals

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Technical apprenticeship

Job description

Storm Aviation is seeking an experienced Aircraft Mechanic to join their Prestwick Airport maintenance team for permanent employment. The role involves work in a busy hangar on commercial aircraft, carrying out scheduled maintenance, inspections, repairs and modifications.

The ideal candidate will have a recognised apprenticeship, base maintenance experience, and the ability to read maintenance manuals and follow safety standards. Excellent teamwork and attention to detail are essential.