Structures Technician

STS Aviation Services; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation service provider in West Bromwich is seeking a skilled Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to carry out modifications and maintenance tasks on aircraft, ensuring technical integrity and adherence to standards. Candidates should possess an engineering apprenticeship, at least 2 years of structural experience, and excellent hand skills. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work and live in the UK.
• Subject to UK security vetting.
• Excellent knowledge of airframes.

Responsibilities

• Carry out modifications and maintenance in accordance with approved drawings.
• Interpret technical manuals and crew requirements.
• Install complex structural assemblies.

Skills

Engineering apprenticeship in Aeronautical engineering

2 years live aircraft sheet metal/structural experience

Excellent hand skills

Attention to detail

Good interpersonal skills

Education

Completed engineering apprenticeship

Job description

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Carry out modifications and maintenance in accordance with approved drawings and maintenance data, taking full accountability for the technical integrity of all work performed. All tasks will be assigned by the Lead Technician or B1 Engineer. You will be expected to provide regular updates on any issues affecting the work plan, including proposed solutions or recommendations where applicable. Any unsafe conditions must be promptly reported to the Lead Technician or B1 Engineer, as well as through the appropriate internal reporting channels.

• Complete strip/removal of major structural aircraft equipment.
• Interpret technical manuals, technical drawings, and regulatory requirements.
• Installation of complex structural assemblies
• Working to fine tolerances and high standards
• Use sealants, various fasteners, bonding techniques as per technical standards
• Maintain the highest standards of tool control within the work area.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Completed an engineering apprenticeship- ideally in Aeronautical engineering or military equivalent
• Ideally 2 years live aircraft sheet metal/structural experience
• Previous aircraft production experience
• Previous aircraft modification experience is advantageous
• Excellent hand skills
• Attention to detail
• Eligible to work and live in the UK
• Subject to UK security Vetting
• Excellent knowledge of airframes
• Reliability
• Adaptability
• Good interpersonal skills
  
  

Part-145 Training Requirements

• Initial Human Factors; Continuation Training Human Factors
• Initial SFAR phase 1&2; Continuation Training SFAR phase 1&2
• Initial EWIS group 1&2 Continuation Training EWIS group 1&2
• ETOPS
• RVSMKey Duties & Responsibilities
  
  

Carry out modifications and maintenance in accordance with approved drawings and maintenance data, taking full accountability for the technical integrity of all work performed. All tasks will be assigned by the Lead Technician or B1 Engineer. You will be expected to provide regular updates on any issues affecting the work plan, including proposed solutions or recommendations where applicable. Any unsafe conditions must be promptly reported to the Lead Technician or B1 Engineer, as well as through the appropriate internal reporting channels.

• Complete strip/removal of major structural aircraft equipment.
• Interpret technical manuals, technical drawings, and regulatory requirements.
• Installation of complex structural assemblies
• Working to fine tolerances and high standards
• Use sealants, various fasteners, bonding techniques as per technical standards
• Maintain the highest standards of tool control within the work area.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Completed an engineering apprenticeship- ideally in Aeronautical engineering or military equivalent
• Ideally 2 years live aircraft sheet metal/structural experience
• Previous aircraft production experience
• Previous aircraft modification experience is advantageous
• Excellent hand skills
• Attention to detail
• Eligible to work and live in the UK
• Subject to UK security Vetting
• Excellent knowledge of airframes
• Reliability
• Adaptability
• Good interpersonal skills
  
  

Part-145 Training Requirements

• Initial Human Factors; Continuation Training Human Factors
• Initial SFAR phase 1&2; Continuation Training SFAR phase 1&2
• Initial EWIS group 1&2 Continuation Training EWIS group 1&2
• ETOPS
• RVSM