Sheet Metal Worker

TN United Kingdom; Liskeard; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Rotary Aviation Services is seeking a dedicated Sheet Metal Worker for a full-time on-site role in Liskeard. In this dynamic environment, you will be part of a professional workshop team, ensuring the highest standards in aircraft maintenance and repair. Your responsibilities will include performing inspections, maintenance, and documentation for a diverse fleet of helicopters. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a high-performing team, where your skills and expertise will play a crucial role in meeting tight deadlines and delivering exceptional service to customers.

Qualifications

• Experience with rotary wing aircraft and aviation standards.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and repair manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft skin and structure inspections according to approved data.
• Carry out routine and unscheduled maintenance on helicopter fleet.

Skills

Sheet Metal Work

Aircraft Maintenance

Engineering Drawings Interpretation

Communication Skills

Tools

Guillotine

Bending Machines

Saws

Rollers

Verniers

Micrometers

Job description

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This is a full-time on-site role as a Sheet Metal Worker located in Liskeard for our client, a specialist in Rotary Aviation Services.

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the successful candidate will be part of the strong professional workshop team, committed to continual improvement meeting/exceeding tight deadlines in a fast paced and dynamic environment. The team are responsible for delivering our multi-type fleet of Helicopters to the flight line to help customers achieve their goals.

Key Responsibilities:

The key responsibilities of a Sheet Metal Worker are:

• Perform aircraft skin and structure inspections, in accordance with approved applicable data (including composite repairs)
• Perform routine and unscheduled maintenance to our 109, 169, 139 Helicopter fleet
• Assist with aircraft teardown and rebuild during base maintenance projects
• Accurate documentation of maintenance carried out within the scope of their approval
• Use of appropriate machine tools e.g. Guillotine, Bending machines, Saws, Rollers and Hand Tools
• Use of appropriate measuring tools e.g. Vernier’s, Micrometer’s, etc.
• Responsible for the cleanliness and tidiness of the work areas under their control
• Must observe employee responsibilities to comply with Health, Safety and Environmental policy within their area

Qualifications, Skills & Attributes:

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Experience of Rotary wing aircraft, although other types and relative industry experience will be considered
• Experienced at carrying out Sheet metal work repairs to exacting Aviation standards, preferably in the rotary wing environment
• Experience of working with and ability to interpret engineering drawings, repair schemes and structural repair manuals
• Able to work as part of a team or under own initiative, within a dynamic Part 145 Base maintenance environment
• An awareness of MSDS and COSHH requirements
• Knowledge and understanding of aviation regulations, policies and environment.
• Good Communications skills, both verbal and written
• The ability to work well within a high performing team

All applicants must have the right to work and live in the UK.