Line Maintenance Mechanic

Morson Talent; Carterton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation recruitment firm is seeking a Line Maintenance Mechanic to support operations at RAF Brize Norton. The role involves maintenance and fault rectification of A400M Aircraft with a focus on compliance to safety and performance standards. Candidates must have a recognised engineering apprenticeship and at least 3 years of aviation experience. Shift work is required, and eligibility for UK Security Clearance is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience performing maintenance on operational aircraft.
• Eligibility for UK SC Security Clearance required.
• Experience in a military aviation environment is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Perform line maintenance activities and fault rectification on A400M Aircraft.
• Complete tasks to maintain On-Time Performance effectively.
• Ensure compliance with technical and administrative procedures.

Skills

Experience maintaining commercial or military transport aircraft

Knowledge of aircraft technical manuals

Ability to perform maintenance tasks

Line and Base Maintenance experience

Education

Recognised engineering apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

Morson are recuriting for a Line Maintenance Mechanic to work at RAF Brize Norton with our prestigious client in support of a fleet of A400M.

Job Description Summary

Location Brize Norton, Oxfordshire
This role will require you to work on a 5x5x4 shift pattern

£27.00 per hour Umbrella / £20.18 per hour PAYE

Contract until December 2026
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance

How you will contribute

• Reporting directly to the Line Support or Line Operations Shift Supervisor you will perform under supervision Line Maintenance activities, routine/scheduled maintenance and fault rectification to the A400M Aircraft, on-time and on quality
• You will complete allocated tasks in order to maintain On-Time Performance, including but not limited to defect rectification, progression of ADF’s, routine/scheduled & planned maintenance and daily tasks under appropriate civilian and military supervision.
• You will ensure that performance of work is in compliance with company technical and administrative procedures including the company Environmental Health and Safety Policy.
• You will ensure that all required husbandry tasks are carried out to ensure appropriate control of the line maintenance environment including but not limited to: specified daily and weekly vehicle checks, restocking of consumable goods, adherence to the tool control system and notification of damaged equipment.
• You will support on-going Team Atlas improvement and expansion initiatives.
• You will provide support on occasion for workshop and maintenance support activities.
• You will complete all required continuation training and carry out sufficient on-aircraft work to retain Atlas 220 approval (authorisation to work on A400M aircraft).

About you

• A recognised engineering apprenticeship and a minimum of 3 years’ experience performing maintenance on operational aircraft and/or an EASA Cat ‘A’ Licence.
• Be able to demonstrate experience maintaining commercial or military transport aircraft.
• Line and Base Maintenance experience desirable.
• Knowledge and experience using aircraft technical manuals and instructions to complete maintenance tasks on aircraft.
• You will have served a recognised engineering and or technical educational background and have experience working within the aviation industry.