Merlin Helicopter Aircraft Technician - Rotary Wing

MPI Limited

Mawgan

On-site

GBP 36,000 - 54,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

MPI Limited seeks an Aircraft Engineering Fitter to support Merlin helicopter operations under IMOS and AESAS contracts. The role emphasizes airworthiness, safety compliance, and working within a highly regulated naval environment.

Based at RNAS Culdrose in Cornwall, the position involves hands-on maintenance, admin duties, and ongoing training to enhance skills, with a standard 38-hour work week and a competitive salary plus benefits.

Qualifications

  • Several years of airworthiness experience required.
  • Experience with Merlin helicopter systems and rotary wing aircraft preferred.
  • Knowledge of Lean Operating Procedures, Naval Air Publications and CIETP recommended.
  • Understanding of engineering and asset management systems.
  • Commitment to safety, COSHH, tool control and quality practices.
  • Maintenance Human Factors training completed.

Responsibilities

  • Work as Aircraft Engineering Fitter on IMOS and AESAS contracts.
  • Support operational deliverables in a regulated environment.
  • Ensure all work meets safety, quality and regulatory standards.
  • Raise risks, quality issues, or customer concerns to team leads.
  • Complete admin duties and attend training to grow skills.
  • Based at RNAS Culdrose, Cornwall; adapt to a day shift; full-time role.

Skills

Airworthiness
Merlin helicopter
Rotary wing
Safety standards

Education

Maintenance Human Factors

Tools

CIETP
Naval Air Publications

Job description

MPI Limited seeks an Aircraft Engineering Fitter to support Merlin helicopter operations under IMOS and AESAS contracts. The role emphasizes airworthiness, safety compliance, and working within a highly regulated naval environment.

Based at RNAS Culdrose in Cornwall, the position involves hands-on maintenance, admin duties, and ongoing training to enhance skills, with a standard 38-hour work week and a competitive salary plus benefits.

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