Mechanic Inspector

Collins Aerospace; Prestwick; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension (double match)

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, Prestwick Service Centre, is seeking a Mechanical Inspector to support maintenance, repair and overhaul of aircraft nacelle systems. You will disassemble, repair and reassemble nacelle components, reading manuals and drawings while ensuring quality and safety compliance.

Join a team focused on continuous improvement and professional development, with training opportunities and a supportive work environment within a global aerospace leader.

Qualifications

• Time served in a relevant discipline with trade papers or equivalent mechanical qualification.
• Good hands skills from experience in a mechanical/engineering discipline.
• Ability to read and interpret technical data from manuals, service bulletins, and drawings.
• Compliance with all Collins Aerospace policies including EH&S and ITC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out disassemble, repair, and assembly of aircraft nacelle components.
• Read and interpret technical data from manuals, service bulletins/airworthiness directives, and drawings.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and EHS regulations.
• Identify and implement process improvements.

Skills

Manual skills

Reading drawings

Numeracy

Independent worker

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Trade papers or equivalent mechanical qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-05

Country: United Kingdom

Location: Ayrshire, South Ayrshire

Position Role Type: Onsite

Job Opportunity: Mechanical Inspector

Location: Prestwick

Company: Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

At Prestwick Service Centre we are specialists in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of aircraft engine nacelles systems and engine components. An opportunity has arisen for Mechanic Inspectors to work within our Operational Business Units.

We require experienced individuals who will contribute to our success, whilst upholding our reputation as a leading provider of quality MRO services with our European and Middle Eastern customers.

What you will do:

• Carry out complex tasks which include disassemble, repair, and assembly of aircraft nacelle components.
• The ability to read and interpret technical data (specified manuals, service bulletins/ airworthiness directives, and engineering drawings or instructions)
• Compliance to required quality, safety and EHS regulations
• Identifying and implementing process improvements

What You Will Learn:

• Professional Development: Gain access to company-sponsored certifications and training programs, mentorship and guidance from industry leaders, opportunities to develop your leadership skills by driving exciting high-impact projects and initiatives. Thrive in a culture of continuous learning and innovation, where curiosity is encouraged and supported.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Essentials

• Time served in a relevant discipline (with trade papers or an equivalent mechanical qualification)
• Good hands skills through experience working in a mechanical or engineering discipline.
• Taking ownership and accountability to work independently, as part of a team, and communicate priorities as required.
• Excellent communication skills
• Candidates will be required to demonstrate numerical, literacy and computer literacy skills.
• Compliance with all Collins Aerospace policies and procedures inclusive of EH&S, Code of Ethics, Intellectual Property, and ITC requirements

Desirable

• Previous experience in aviation maintenance repair and overhaul environment would be highly beneficial but not essential.
• Experience of aircraft composite structures and repairs would be highly beneficial.
• Experience of fastener removal and installation would be highly beneficial
• Experience of engine build up including the use of calibrated measurement equipment, and torquing applications would be highly beneficial
• SAP experience (or similar operating systems) would be advantageous although not essential
• An understanding of the principles of Lean/Continuous Improvement would be advantageous.

The role requires flexibility in rapidly evolving global aviation market. Dayshift/back-shift rotation will be required in the role (with associated competitive premiums) and will be complemented with a comprehensive training working within a culture based on positive assumptions that supports personal growth and development.

Why Join Us?

At Collins Aerospace, we believe in empowering our people to make a real difference. You’ll be part of a supportive, innovative team where your contributions are valued, and your career growth is encouraged. With excellent benefits, a flexible working environment, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge aircraft interior components, this is the perfect chance to take your machining career to the next level.

What We Offer:

People are core to what we do. As such, we are committed to providing an industry leading benefits package. We offer a highly competitive salary, annual bonus, and many other benefits to include:

• Competitive Salary
• Pension scheme which operates a double match*
• Private Healthcare
• Life Assurance & Group Income protection scheme participation
• Annual Leave Buy / Sell opportunity each year
• Employee Discounts & Flexible benefits platform
• Consideration of flexibility for the right candidate
• and much more………

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.