Sheet Metal Worker (Aircraft)

Line Up Aviation; Caddington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation recruitment company is seeking an Aircraft Sheet Metal Worker at London Luton Airport for a permanent night shift. The role involves performing complex repairs on aircraft, ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory standards. Candidates should have a recognized apprenticeship in the aircraft industry, excellent SMW hand skills, and a good command of English. Competitive salary plus shift pay offered.

Qualifications

• Understanding of regulatory requirements related to Part 145.
• Proven work history in aviation maintenance environment.
• Ability to interpret technical publications.

Responsibilities

• Perform sheet metal work on fabricated aircraft parts.
• Maintain equipment and records to be audit ready.
• Ensure activities comply with safety and quality standards.

Skills

SMW hand skills

Technical experience

English language proficiency

Computer literacy

Forklift licence

Education

Recognised apprenticeship in aircraft industry

Job description

Line Up Aviation is a specialist aviation and aerospace recruitment company that has been operating globally for more than 35 years. We work with some of the industry's best‑known companies and pride ourselves with working to the highest standard of service supported by an ingrained culture of honesty and integrity.

Role Details

Role: Aircraft Sheet Metal Worker
Location: London Luton Airport
Salary: Competitive plus shift pay
Job Type: Permanent nights, 5 on 4 off (Apply online only)

Job Purpose

Working with and under the guidance of the Certifying Engineer on the aircraft as allocated. Supporting them with all aspects of Aircraft Maintenance performed by the Company. The role will involve having an in depth understanding of the structural repair manual, along with the necessary hand skills to complete complex repairs on a variety of aircraft.

Job Accountabilities

• Perform sheet metal work activities on fabricated parts including assembly fixtures, drilling, deburring, filling insets and general SMW activities.
• Maintain work area, equipment and records to be audit ready.
• Manufacture and fabricate aircraft SMW parts, panels, doors etc from various services aircraft. Determine type and extent of repair or replacement required, type of material and repair methods to use. Lay out, cut from, join, assemble and install items.
• Ability to understand and interpret customer specifications and technical drawings.
• Carry out maintenance, repairs, fabrication of parts and/or production tasks to the standard specified in the technical data and notify supervisors of defects or mistakes requiring rectification. This may include (but is not limited to): cleaning, re‑protecting, painting, finishing, cutting, grinding, blending, forming (of metal), measuring, removal/installation of fasteners, sealing, drilling.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed to the required standards and in line with the company MOE.
• Ensure correct use and accuracy of the MRO system is maintained with regards to all maintenance activities.
• Maintain awareness and knowledge of regulatory requirements and any associated changes in relation to EASA Part 145, Part M and Part 66.
• Maintain awareness and knowledge of requirements and any associated changes in relation to company health and safety policies and procedures as they apply to aircraft maintenance operations, with specific focus on working at height and the use of plant & machinery.
• Ensure activities meet with and integrate with company requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, environmental policies and general duty of care.
• Maintain the highest airworthiness, quality, safety and performance standards and ensure all company and legal requirements appertaining to aircraft maintenance and inspection are complied with.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date aircraft maintenance logbook to demonstrate level of experience and competence gained through the completion of a variety of tasks.
• Hold and maintain a valid Company Aircraft SMW authorisation.
• Perform general husbandry/housekeeping, ensuring work areas are kept clean and tidy as reasonably practicable.

Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge

• Qualification & Education: A recognised apprenticeship within the aircraft industry or similar.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements in relation to Part 145.
• Proven work history in an aviation maintenance environment.
• Excellent SMW hand skills.
• Understanding of Health & Safety, Human Factors and Compliance requirements.
• Demonstrate technical experience as well as leadership behaviours, be able to work on your own initiative and make timely decisions.
• Can interpret technical publications and make fact‑based decisions.
• Flexible approach and deliver to tight deadlines.
• Have a working knowledge of Aircraft Maintenance Production Planning.
• High standard of English language (written and oral).
• High standard of computer literacy, especially Microsoft Office Suite.
• Forklift licence would be desirable.

Please submit your CV in the first instance for evaluation.