Aircraft Mechanic

Aviation JobSearch Europa; Piura; On-site; PEN 133,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift allowance (10%)

Travel allowance up to €250

Job summary

JMC Aviation is seeking experienced Aircraft Mechanical Fitters for an AW189 helicopter production program based in Italy. The role involves hands-on installation and assembly of mechanical systems, wiring harnesses, and avionics, with a focus on quality and meeting tight production deadlines.

You will work in small teams, completing work-packs from start to finish, with a four-aircraft-per-month target. Night shift adds 10% pay, and up to €250 travel allowance may be provided.

Qualifications

• Must have RTW to work in the EU.
• Minimum of 3 years' aircraft or helicopter production experience.
• Strong hands-on production and assembly skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Install and assemble mechanical systems and components.
• Fit hydraulic lines, ducts, supports and related equipment.
• Perform structural assembly and mechanical installation work.
• Install electrical harnesses and avionics equipment.
• Carry out connector assembly and pin-to-pin continuity checks.
• Conduct functional checks and adjustments; identify and rectify defects.

Skills

Hands-on production & assembly

Ability to meet deadlines

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Job description

JMC Aviation Verified

Vergiate, Province of Varese, Lombardy

Aircraft Maintenance Engineers

Mechanical Engineer

Onsite

Contract

1 day ago

Aircraft Mechanical Fitters – AW189 Helicopter Production

Location: Italy

Start: Immediate starts available

Pay: Extremely competitive, based on work-pack completion

We are currently looking for experienced Aircraft Mechanical Fitters to join an AW189 helicopter production program based in Italy.

This is a hands-on production role involving the installation and assembly of mechanical systems and components, working through allocated work-packs from start to finish.

You will be working in small teams of five, with a strong focus on quality, productivity, and meeting production deadlines. The site target is four aircraft per month, with one aircraft built approximately every 10 days.

Your Duties Will Include

• Installation and assembly of mechanical systems and components.
• Fitting hydraulic lines, ducts, supports and associated equipment.
• Structural assembly and mechanical installation work.
• Installation of electrical harnesses and avionics equipment.
• Connector assembly and pin-to-pin continuity checks.
• Carrying out functional checks and adjustments.
• Identifying and rectifying defects.
• Supporting troubleshooting and final aircraft integration.
• Working to approved technical documentation, work-packs and quality procedures.

What Were Looking For

• Must have the RTW to work in the EU
• A minimum of 3 years' aircraft or helicopter production experience.
• Helicopter production experience is highly desirable.
• Aircraft maintenance experience will be considered, but candidates must be able to demonstrate strong hands-on production and assembly skills.
• Someone who can work independently and manage their own workload.
• The ability to work to tight deadlines without compromising on quality.
• Flexibility to work different shift patterns when required.
• Working references must be available as part of the application process.

Pay And Working Arrangements

• Extremely competitive pay, based on work-pack completion.
• 10% shift enhancement for night shifts.
• Work organised around individual work-packs, with responsibility for completing each job from start to finish.
• Small team environment with clear production targets.
• Up to 250 euro travel allowance

Start Date

Immediate starts are available, subject to completion of registration and satisfactory working-reference checks.

If you have solid aircraft fitting experience and are looking for your next opportunity in helicopter production, we'd like to hear from you.

Compliance & Equal Opportunities

JMC Aviation is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace. All applicants will be considered based on merit, qualification, and business need, regardless of age, gender, nationality, or background. We operate in full compliance with global aviation recruitment regulations.

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