Chinook Helicopter Mechanical Technician – Long Term

Mane Contract Services; Stockbridge; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Long-term contract

Work on Chinook programme

Job summary

Mane Contract Services seeks an experienced Mechanical Technician to maintain Chinook helicopters at Middle Wallop on a long-term contract. The role involves scheduled and unscheduled mechanical maintenance, fault diagnosis and testing to Boeing Part 145 standards.

You will work in a safety-focused aerospace environment, completing documentation and supporting Primary and Primary Star activities. A current SC clearance (or transfer) is required from day one.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Aircraft Mechanical Technician, preferably within a rotary-wing environment.
• Experience working on helicopter mechanical systems and components.
• Ability to carry out aircraft inspections, component replacement, fault diagnosis and functional testing.
• Understanding of military aircraft maintenance procedures and airworthiness requirements.
• Familiarity with QR640 and/or Boeing Part 145 maintenance environments.
• Ability to accurately complete technical records and maintenance documentation.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and procedural compliance.
• Ability to work effectively within a maintenance team and meet deadlines.
• Current SC security clearance, or ability to transfer existing clearance, with clearance required from day one.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled mechanical maintenance on Chinook helicopters.
• Support Primary and Primary Star maintenance activities.
• Inspect, remove, replace and functionally test aircraft mechanical components and systems.
• Diagnose faults and undertake rectification work in accordance with approved maintenance data.
• Work in line with applicable military maintenance procedures, QR640 requirements and Boeing Part 145 processes.
• Complete aircraft maintenance documentation accurately and in accordance with the relevant procedures.
• Ensure all work meets required safety, quality and airworthiness standards.
• Work collaboratively with other technicians, engineers and maintenance personnel to meet programme and delivery requirements.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Rotary-wing systems

Diagnostics

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Tools

QR640

Boeing Part 145

Job description

Mane Contract Services seeks an experienced Mechanical Technician to maintain Chinook helicopters at Middle Wallop on a long-term contract. The role involves scheduled and unscheduled mechanical maintenance, fault diagnosis and testing to Boeing Part 145 standards.

You will work in a safety-focused aerospace environment, completing documentation and supporting Primary and Primary Star activities. A current SC clearance (or transfer) is required from day one.