Aircraft Engineer - Mechanical

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Licensed Aircraft Engineer in the maintenance, servicing and repair of aircraft.
• Conduct maintenance tasks in accordance with approved OEM maintenance data, regulatory requirements and company procedures.
• Perform daily inspections, scheduled maintenance, component replacements, defect rectification and aircraft servicing activities.
• Complete maintenance documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are recorded correctly within company documentation and electronic systems.
• Maintain full compliance with tool control, loose article and quality procedures.
• Promote a strong safety culture by actively participating in the Safety Management System (SMS) and reporting process.
• Apply safe working practices and follow all risk assessments and technical instructions.
• Ensure all tooling, test equipment and ground support equipment are serviceable and correctly calibrated before use.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping within hangars, workshops and operational areas.
• Support aircraft ground movements as authorised and directed.
• Assist with workplace inspections and the rectification of any identified findings.
• Support maintenance operations away from the home base when required.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties within the scope of the role.

Essential

• Completed an Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent training.
• Good standard of written and spoken English and basic mathematics.
• Ability to interpret and follow technical instructions and maintenance documentation.
• Experience using hand tools safely and effectively within a maintenance environment.
• Strong awareness of health, safety and risk management principles.
• IT literacy, including experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, reliable and committed to delivering high standards of work.
• Physically fit and medically capable of carrying out aircraft maintenance activities.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and support operational requirements when necessary.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain the required UK security clearance.

Desirable

• Previous experience within military, commercial or aviation maintenance environments.
• Experience working on pressurised and/or unpressurised aircraft.
• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance regulations and industry best practice.
• Experience working to tight deadlines while maintaining quality and safety standards.